Ultimately, the path led him to Minnesota.
Teasley worked his way up the ranks in Seattle and garnered ample respect en route to his next stop.
He wasn't just looking for any opportunity, however. He waited for the _right_ opportunity, underscoring "it was always going to take a special opportunity to leave a special place in Seattle."
He told Everett becoming the Vikings GM stood out to him and his family "every step of the way" as just that.
In an introductory press conference with Twin Cities media members as well as Vikings staff, Teasley — who has spent the entirety of his life residing in Washington state — stepped to the podium and took a deep breath, looking around the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center auditorium and across a sea of welcoming faces.
Reflection was evident in his expression.
"A lot of appreciation. A lot of gratitude," Teasley later described to Everett. "Just wanted to take a moment to kind of gather my thoughts and, honestly, it was a little bit surreal.
"I had aspirations of this role, so for it to come to fruition, it was something special," he said.
Teasley identified "intrigue" after an initial virtual interview for the position, followed an in-person visit to Minnesota that left him certain.
"That's when I realized — I think I called my wife that I night and was like, 'I want this job,' " he explained, smiling.
Teasley noted Owner/President Mark Wilf and Owner/Chairman Zygi Wilf, as well as the entire Wilf family, as "strong leadership" whose reputation is well-revered around the NFL. He conveyed appreciation for the Wilfs' commitment to their employees and for the chance to work with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell, "who is an elevator."
"He's a leader of men," Teasley said of O'Connell. "He believes in supporting people and building culture. This is a premier coaching staff under Kevin that has been built in the National Football League."