The Las Vegas Raiders surprisingly fired general manager Tom Telesco and Tom Brady had a large role in the move.
Tom Telesco and Antonio Pierce may still be in place with the Raiders if not for Tom Brady The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Sunday that owner Mark Davis had “reservations” about firing his GM and coach until Brady “nudged” him to do so.
New minority owner Tom Brady’s voice is carrying a lot of weight with Mark Davis in the Raiders’ search for a new coach and general manager.
Brady, Fox and the NFL agreed to put extensive restrictions on what he’s allowed to do because of his minority ownership in the Raiders.
Following Tom Telesco’s dismissal, the Las Vegas Raiders‘ draft philosophy could drastically change—or should they stick with “best player available?” Last year, the Silver and Black walked away with one of its best draft classes in recent memory.
Legendary NFL quarterback and Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady reportedly has a specific vision for the organization's head coach and
“Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has whiffed a handful of times on head coaches and general managers the past 14 years,” Manzano wrote in a Jan. 14 column. “But he didn’t even give coach Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco a fair shake in firing both after one year.
After another disappointing season for the Las Vegas Raiders, which saw the team go 4-13 and winless in the AFC West division, owner Mark Davis fired Antonio Pi