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Revenge played role in former Raiders punter Marquette King signing with Broncos

Marquette King will stay in the AFC West. That was, in part, a factor in signing with the Denver Broncos just days after the Raiders cut him with three years left on his contract.

The popular, productive punter said facing the Raiders regularly over the life of his new three-year deal -- reportedly worth up to $7 million -- in Denver played a part in his decision.

“I just wanted to find the best place that I thought I would fit,'' King said in a conference call with Denver media, per KUSA. "I think there is somewhat of a revenge factor in there, too.