Generally, Tom Telesco has been a conservative, long-term oriented general manager. While it is possible that this is just the way Telesco runs, this approach has been necessary for him up to this point since most of his past teams have required rebuilding after A.J. Smith’s poor later years.
So, perhaps it is time to ask if this team is ready to transition into managing with more short-term goals in mind. To decide, it is best to look at how this has gone for teams in the past.
Believe it or not, the New England Patriots’ dynasty has had a history of making these types of moves.