In a surprising turn of events, the Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly set to hire Tom Telesco as their new General Manager, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. Telesco's appointment comes after the Raiders fired their previous General Manager, Brandon Staley, following a devastating 63-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on December 14th, led by Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce.

Telesco, who was recently let go by the Chargers, wasted no time in finding a new opportunity with the Raiders. The team had already hired Antonio Pierce as their full-time head coach last week and began their search for a new General Manager after making the announcement.

Although Telesco faced competition for the position, which included interim G.M. Champ Kelly and Colts assistant G.M. Ed Dodds, his experience and track record seemed to have made an impact on Raiders owner Mark Davis. Davis expressed some hesitations about having a rookie General Manager and a rookie head coach pairing, considering Pierce's lack of head coaching experience prior to his interim role.

Telesco, who served as the General Manager of the Chargers for 11 seasons, managed to hire three head coaches and led the team to two playoff wins during his tenure. Under his watch, the Chargers achieved a record of 84-95.

The decision to bring Telesco on board demonstrates the Raiders' commitment to strengthening their management and coaching staff to improve their performance on the field. Fans and analysts will now be eager to see how Telesco's leadership will shape the team's future and help them reclaim their position as contenders in the league.

The official announcement of Tom Telesco as the new General Manager of the Las Vegas Raiders is expected to be made in the coming days, further solidifying the team's revamped coaching and management structure as they prepare for the upcoming season.