"Raiders' New GM Tom Telesco: The Right Fit for the Team"
TL;DR
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis selected Tom Telesco as the team's general manager to work with new coach Antonio Pierce because it was the right fit, despite his discomfort with pairing a rookie coach with a rookie general manager. Telesco, who was previously the Los Angeles Chargers' GM, was introduced alongside Pierce in a joint media conference. Davis also expressed his hope that Champ Kelly, the interim general manager, would remain with the franchise as assistant GM. Telesco and Pierce emphasized the importance of their partnership and their shared goal of building a competitive team.
- Mark Davis says new GM Tom Telesco right 'fit' for Raiders ESPN
- Report: Raiders hire new general manager FOX5 Las Vegas
- Raiders coach Antonio Pierce on relationship with new GM Tom Telesco: We have to 'check our egos at the door' NFL.com
- Tom Krasovic: Here's what the Raiders are getting in ex-San Diego Chargers GM Tom Telesco The San Diego Union-Tribune
- Top takeways from Tom Telesco, Antonio Pierce's introductory press conference Raiders.com
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