The Titans and their pick for GM, Mike Borgonzi, still need to work out a contract (Tennessee just gone done telling other finalists the news). But one thing Borgonzi will do fast is fortify the scouting staff—with ex-Raiders GM Dave Ziegler a potential early addition.
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As teams look to fortify their staff for this year’s upcoming season, there’s always the potential for some upheaval within other organizations. Teams that hire new head coaches and general managers, will often look to other teams staff to fulfill their duty of building one.
The Tennessee Titans recently made their selection for teams new general manager in Mike Borgonzi, former assistant GM of the Kansas City Chiefs. Borgonzi will now have to build a staff rather quickly in preparation for the 2025 NFL draft. One of the names that has been mentioned in assisting Borgonzi is New Orleans Saints personnel advisor Dave Ziegler.
Ziegler, former GM of the Las Vegas Raiders, was brought to New Orleans last offseason to help lead the personnel department alongside Micky Loomis, Jeff Ireland and Khai Harley. Ziegler has recently been working with the team this month in their search for a new head coach. Loomis mentioned in his end-of-season press conference that he along with Ziegler and others have all been a part of the interview process when examining their candidates.
If Ziegler were to join another team’s staff, the Saints would undoubtedly lose a prominent voice in their front office. Ziegler’s experience in New England during their prime years as well as his elevation to GM in Las Vegas, makes him an attractive option for any team looking for help in that department. We’ll see if anything comes to fruition in the coming days but nonetheless a name to watch around the league.