The Las Vegas Raiders’ new general manager, Tom Telesco, is the Raiders’ first veteran at the position. With over 30 years of scouting and front-office experience, Mark Davis hoped that a seasoned decision-maker could push the team to success.
Telesco was the GM of the Los Angeles Chargers for the past ten seasons. He built teams full of stars, but it didn’t lead to consistent wins on the football field. The former Chargers GM’s efficiency with first—and second-round picks is part of the reason he built preseason excitement. He drafted Pro Bowl and All-Pro players who produced at a high level.
It becomes essential for Raiders fans with the blunders of first-round selections who have walked through the facility. Telesco has a formula that has led to players contributing, mixed with star power. Telesco’s view on the quarterback position is what fans and media are excited about.
Using Arjun Menon from the PFF tool, we can see Telesco’s tendencies. He is a fan of quarterbacks with size and athleticism built for today’s game. The rumored first-round quarterbacks fit the profile, with a few coming right under thresholds.
