Both Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco spent ample time in front of a podium, in front of a microphone and cameras, and other media engagements the past few weeks. The Las Vegas Raiders head coach and general manager, respectively, did so to fulfill both NFL requirements and team engagements.
Pierce dropped the “Ill intent. Violence. Physicality. Pain.” line during his media tour — the same quote he provided after his Raiders toppled the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. Telesco meanwhile, was guarded, dropping little dimes here and there, all the while giving off the “new guy” vibes.