Raiders Insider Podcast: Evaluation of GM Dave Ziegler

In our latest episode of the Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast, we look at General Manager Dave Ziegler and offer an honest evaluation of his work for the Silver and Black.

HENDERSON, Nev.--In our latest Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast episode, we take a long look at the Silver and Black General Manager Dave Ziegler.

The Raider Nation is currently contentious in its relationship with the organization, which is understandable.  We dig into why that is, but is the angst toward Ziegler fair?

The Raiders GM was a highly sought-after executive, and if you can separate yourself from your frustration with the organization, you can see he is doing a good job.

You can watch the entire podcast below:

Here is Ziegler's partial bio courtesy of the Raiders.

Dave Ziegler was named the General Manager of the Las Vegas Raiders by Owner Mark Davis on Jan. 31, 2022, becoming just the fourth General Manager in team history.

Ziegler's first draft at the helm was highlighted by the execution of four "draft day" trades and the addition of six exciting young prospects, each of whom bring competition and versatility to the current roster.

Prior to joining the Raiders, Ziegler spent nine seasons with the Patriots scouting department and was promoted to director of player personnel after spending the 2020 season as assistant director of player personnel. For four seasons he was the director of pro personnel and he served three years as the assistant director of pro scouting. Ziegler joined the Patriots after three seasons with the Denver Broncos, serving in a variety of roles for the club in their scouting department.

Before embarking on his NFL journey in Denver, Ziegler was the special teams coordinator at Chapparal High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., where he also coached the running backs and tight ends. Previously, Ziegler coached the wide receivers and special teams at Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y. and at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio.

A three-time all-conference honoree as a wide receiver/punt returner/kick returner at John Carroll, Ziegler holds several Blue Streak records, including career return yards, return average and touchdowns. He was inducted into the John Carroll Hall of Fame in 2010. Ziegler was a college teammate of McDaniels, Houston Texans General Manager Nick Caserio and Raiders senior offensive assistant Jerry Schuplinski.

Ziegler was born Sept. 7, 1977, in Tallmadge, Ohio, and currently resides in Henderson, Nev. He and his wife, Carissa, have two sons, Asher and Camden and a daughter, Georgina.

Please tell us your thoughts when you like our Facebook Page WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE.