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Wilson: Gradkowski to get second-round tender

Quarterback expected to compete with JaMarcus Russell Aaron Wilson

Print This March 01, 2010, 08:04 PM EST

The Oakland Raiders are expected to use a second-round tender to retain restricted free agent quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, who's a strong candidate to start next season.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Gradkowski's agent got a head's up at the NFL scouting combine that Gradkowski would be given that tender level.

It makes sense, given Gradkowski's performance last season. And it only costs $1.759 million.

Gradkowski is slated to compete with former top overall pick JaMarcus Russell, who has been a disappointment.

Raiders coach Tom Cable has said he thinks a quarterback competition is what the team needs.

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