Raiders GM Telescco on Learning From an NFL ICON

HENDERSON, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders' new General Manager didn't just show up in Las Vegas, having never been around.

He brings decades of experience, and we have often reminded you that he learned from an NFL Icon, which many believe, including this reporter, belongs on the Mount Rushmore of NFL General Manager the great Bill Polian.

Telesco spoke about his influence and how he patterns his leadership style after the iconic figure.

Appearing on the Sunset Rewind, Telesco said, “I was so lucky, probably 18 years with Bill Polian, who is a Hall of Fame general manager. Just by osmosis, you are there and kind of learn day-to-day. He used to always say, ‘This is not a football business; this is a people business,’ and it really is.”

Telesco elaborated by adding, “Our players, I know that they play football for a living, but they are people; they have lived off of the field. Our staff, our coaches, support staff, you have to create and environment where everyone wants to work hard. Everyone is invested in the goal, and everyone has their own role, and whatever that role is, every role is important.”