EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Vikings introduced new general manager Nolan Teasley at a press conference on Wednesday.
Nolan Teasley holds first press conference
What we know:
Nolan Teasley made his first remarks in Minnesota on Wednesday after being hired over the weekend.
Teasley joins Minnesota from the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks where he spent 13 years, including the last three as assistant general manager. He started as an intern in 2013 and worked all the way up to assistant general manager in just over a decade.
Teasley will oversee all football operations with the Vikings, working closely with head coach Kevin O'Connell and executive Rob Brzezinski, who filled in as interim GM.
What they're saying:
Here's an overview of what Teasley said at his first press conference.
Roster Readiness and Competitiveness
"We're ready to compete right now because they've been competitive," Teasley said. "I think I spoke to nine wins last year, five in a row. And we look forward to continuing that consistency."
"Our goals are simple, and we're going to build the deepest, most competitive roster possible so that we can be at our best in December and January and February, and ultimately work toward winning the Super Bowl that this fan base deserves," Teasley said.
Analytics and the Evaluation Process
"The way that we look at it is that we're going to be guided by evaluation," Teasley said. "We're going to be anchored by data. And then the final piece ... what's really important is the coach's vision for the player."
"I want to put people in position to do what they do best and then allow them to do it," Teasley said.
Leadership and the Quarterback Position
"As I was raised in this league, the quarterback and the head coach are the two most important people in the building," Teasley said. "And so we're going to build our operation and our foundation around supporting them so that they can be the best versions of themselves at all times."
Partnering with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell
"When I talked about Kevin being an elevator, I meant just that," Teasley said. "As a play caller, I've admired his career from afar. ... I think he's a premier head coach in this league."
Leaving Seattle for Minnesota
"It was always going to take a special opportunity to leave a special place in Seattle," Teasley said. "And as I progressed through this process, it became very clear that the Minnesota Vikings were just that."