One of the more inconspicuous, yet crucial decisions that Las Vegas Raiders General Manager Tom Telesco made after joining the team was the signing of center Andre James.
The veteran offensive lineman has been a calming presence on an offensive line that has seen many roster and coaching changes since James joined the team. James has been one of the Raiders’ most reliable offensive players on an offense that has been shaky over the past few seasons. It was smart of Telesco to bring him back.
James has been one of the most valuable players on the Raiders’ offensive line since being signed by the Raiders in 2019. However, James believes Meredith has been a welcome addition to the Raiders’ locker room since arriving in Las Vegas. He said Meredith is a nice person off the field and a respectable player on it.
“I love Jordan Meredith,” James said. “He’s probably one of the nicest people I’ve ever met on this earth. Just super down to earth, just great. I think it’s cool to watch him and see how he’s grown a lot. He’s always one of the first guys in the locker room just watching film and trying to get better. (He’s) always asking those questions.”
“It’s been great to see him on this team. I think one of his best skills is pass defense. He can throw his hands. He can hit. Even some of us older guys can relate to him playing his game. So it’s been great.”
Last season, Meredith played in 13 games for the Raiders and provided the team with valuable depth at several positions on the offensive line. Meredith isn’t the most productive or well-known offensive player, but he is a player who gives the Raiders depth on a unit that desperately needs it.
As the Raiders enter a new season with a new starting quarterback and offensive coordinator, the offensive line arguably raises the most questions of any unit on offense. Telesco has talked about how much the Raiders value versatility in their offensive linemen, and Meredith undoubtedly gives the Raiders’ offensive line just that.
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