This week the Raiders officially added former Pro Bowler and longtime Chiefs middle linebacker Derrick Johnson. Wednesday we spoke with Johnson over conference call. Here are some of the highlights:
On if other NFL teams were also interested in signing him and why he chose Oakland:
“There were a few other teams involved, but Oakland was the best opportunity. Jon Gruden was a big pull in me coming here and visiting and talking to the coaching staff. It just went off well. Oakland had the best plan for me at my age that I’m at now.