Epic moment’ as Lions assistant GM Ray Agnew links up with Raiders owner after surprising sack of GM Tom Telesco hours ago as they negotiates, giving fi…
In a surprising turn of events, Ray Agnew, the Assistant General Manager of the Detroit Lions, has entered negotiations with the Las Vegas Raiders after the sudden dismissal of GM Tom Telesco. Sources close to the situation confirmed that Agnew, who has been instrumental in building the Lions’ competitive roster over the past few years, met with Raiders owner Mark Davis earlier this week to discuss the vacant GM position.
The Raiders’ decision to part ways with Telesco has sent shockwaves through the NFL. Telesco, who had been with the organization for several years, was expected to oversee the team’s rebuilding efforts. However, the front office’s recent struggles, coupled with disappointing results on the field, led to his unexpected ousting.
Agnew’s candidacy for the position gained significant momentum following his successful tenure with the Lions, where he played a crucial role in the team’s roster management and talent evaluation. His ability to identify key players through both the draft and free agency has caught the attention of many around the league.
Reports indicate that the Raiders’ search for a new GM has been swift but thorough, with Agnew emerging as a top contender. The meeting with Mark Davis is said to have gone well, with both sides discussing the direction the team needs to take in the coming seasons. Sources close to the Raiders organization are optimistic that Agnew will soon be named the new GM, as he checks many boxes, including his keen understanding of team building and his leadership skills.
With this development, it appears that the Raiders are set to make a bold move, turning to Agnew to help guide the franchise back to prominence in the competitive AFC West division.