Rich Gannon: podcast appearances and interviews

Richard Joseph Gannon is an American former professional football player who played as a quarterback for 17 seasons in the National Football League. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he played college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens, where he achieved noteworthy offensive yards for three consecutive seasons and was named Yankee Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. Gannon was selected in the fourth round of the 1987 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, who intended to convert him to a running back. He was soon traded to the Minnesota Vikings, where he initially served as a backup for Wade Wilson before starting several games in 1990 and 1991. Gannon became the Vikings' starting quarterback in 1992, leading the team to an 11-5 season and a playoff appearance after two losing seasons. He also played for the Washington Redskins in 1993, the Kansas City Chiefs from 1995 to 1998, and the Oakland Raiders from 1999 to 2004. During his tenure with the Raiders, Gannon experienced his most successful years, earning four consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 1999 to 2002, three postseason appearances, two All-Pro honors, and an MVP award. He participated in Super Bowl XXXVII with the Raiders. Injuries affected his final seasons, and he retired from professional football before the 2005 season. After retiring, Gannon transitioned into sports broadcasting, serving as a football analyst for CBS Sports for 16 years, including through the 2020 NFL season.