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The Athletic surveyed agents...



8. Among GMs and front-office leaders, who is the best talent evaluator?

Spoiler!

Ballard (6), Beane (4), Licht (2) and Paton (2) were the only ones who received multiple votes

Broncos GM George Paton (two votes)

• “I’ve had players on George’s teams dating back to Minnesota. Based on conversations we’ve had about player development and talent acquisition, he’s always been someone that I’ve really truly respected.”

9. Among GMs and front-office leaders, whom do you trust the most?

Spoiler!

Beane (4), Andrew Berry (4), Paton (3) and Decosta were the only GM's to receive multiple votes.

Broncos GM George Paton (three votes)

• “If he says something, 99 percent of the time he actually does it, or if he doesn’t do it, he’s got a good reason why.”

• “Does a great job. Very honest. You always know where you stand with him. You may not like what you hear, but you’re going to hear the truth, and that’s all you ask for as an agent. John Schneider and Chris Ballard are the same, but George is best at communicating.”

https://theathletic.com/3539313/2022...lores-jackson/