Episodes
What does it take to make it as a QB in the NFL? How can you watch tape with a GM's eye? The Football GM podcast is back as Mike Sando and Randy Mueller bring you a QB Special with a deep dive into Taysom Hill's tape, a look at what's happening with Tom Brady, Joe Burrow's season-ending injury, Tua Tagovailoa's benching, and what made PJ Walker a success on Sunday from the man who brought him to the XFL, Randy Mueller. Take advantage of The Athletic's Black Friday deal now at...
Published 11/24/20
Former GM of the Saints Randy Mueller chimes in on the QB situation in New Orleans and around the league as numerous starting QBs have gone down due to injury. What should these teams do to stay competitive? Randy joins our own Senior Writer Mike Sando to review week 10's biggest stories such as the Pats over the Ravens, a review of the picks against the spread, and an extensive film review of Davante Adams from the GM's eye. Get access to The Athletic for only $1 at...
Published 11/17/20
"Tanking doesn't exist." You heard it here from former NFL Executive of the Year Randy Mueller. What is his logic? Our own Mike Sando joins Randy for their weekly talk through all the front office chatter around the league, from Seattle's struggles to who could be up for coach of the year, what the Browns should do with Baker Mayfield and so much more. Get access to The Athletic for $1 a week at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/10/20
What is holding up Daniel Jones' development? How are the Bills barely beating the Patriots in a rebuild year? Could the end be in sight for Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco? The former Executive of the Year Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando dig into the biggest front office chatter coming out of week 8, from what's going on with the NFC North, last minute trade deadline talk and so much more. Get access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/footballGM Learn more about your ad...
Published 11/03/20
Which GM job would you rather have...the Falcons or Texans? Did Miami go to Tua too soon? How would we fix the Cowboys? Former NFL Exec of the Year Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando dig into the biggest topics among league insiders this week on the Football GM podcast. Get the show ad-free + access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/27/20
After Monday's debacle, what should the front office do next for the Cowboys? How have Ryan Tannehill and Derek Carr improved in 2020? Are there issues with the Browns that are starting to surface? The GM Randy Mueller joins The Athletic's Mike Sando for their weekly dive into the league chatter among insiders following a dramatic week 6 in the NFL. Get access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/footballGM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/20/20
What could the consequences be for the Tennessee Titans breaking the NFL's COVID protocol? How will Dak Prescott's injury affect his upcoming free agency leverage? Why did the Saints suspend Michael Thomas, and was it justified? Mike Sando joins the GM Randy Mueller for analysis on all these week 5 topics and more including stories about Drew Brees and Kenny Easley you don't want to miss. Access The Athletic for only $1 at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 10/13/20
What does a former executive of the year think of what happened with Bill O'Brien in Houston? Randy Mueller joins The Athletic's Mike Sando to discuss the situation, review their picks against the spread, dive into what Kevin Stefanski has going on in Cleveland, wonder if Dallas will ever figure things out with Mike McCarthy & more on The Football GM podcast. Get access to The Athletic for only $1 at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/06/20
What has led to Josh Allen being so successful in Buffalo & Sam Darnold's struggles to just stay afloat? The GM Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando rewind to the scouting reports of Allen, Darnold and more, look into Nick Foles' arrival as the starter in Chicago, review last week's picks, answer social media questions in more on The Football GM podcast. Get access to The Athletic for only $1 at theathletic.com/footballGM
Published 09/29/20
Would you take Russell Wilson over Patrick Mahomes? Former NFL executive of the year Randy Mueller might. He joins our own Mike Sando on 'The Football GM' podcast to analyze Russ' first 2 games, Burrow's transition to the league, which team is in better shape - Eagles or Rams - and as always, they end with Ask the GM. Get The Football GM ad-free + access to The Athletic for $1 per month at theathletic.com/footballgm
Published 09/22/20
The Athletic's league insiders Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller bring their decades of experience to the first week of headlines in the league. In honor of new deals for Kamara and Mixon, Randy ranks his favorite running backs. Mike brings a plan for Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson to succeed, plus Randy brings some betting advice involving the Dolphins in 'Ask the GM.' Get access to The Athletic for only $1 a month at theathletic.com/footballgm
Published 09/15/20
The Athletic's Mike Sando and former NFL Executive of the Year Randy Mueller are excited to bring their decades of league experience to a brand new podcast. In the debut episode, the two dive into the new record-breaking deal for Jalen Ramsey, why the Cowboys are overrated headed into the season, what Jadaveon Clowney's true value is, why Dashaun Watson & Bill O'Brien worked out an extension, plus the debut of the 'Ask the GM' segment. Sign up for The Athletic for only $1 a month with our...
Published 09/10/20
Is Budda Baker worth the money? What's the deal with Yannick Ngakoue being on the trading block? Have we had enough of Earl Thomas? And what's going on with the NFC West? The Athletic's Mike Sando and Randy Mueller bring you an insiders perspective on these topics & more.
Published 08/26/20
What are the odds that Alex Smith will see game action? Why were there no training camp contract holdouts? What's the deal with the new Hall of Fame finalists? Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss these and a number of other NFL topics exclusively here on The Athletic.
Published 08/19/20
What affect could college football being up in the air have on the draft process and scouting for NFL teams according to a former NFL GM? Could an XFL Bubble syphon off some talent? The Athletic's Mike Sando is joined again by Randy Mueller as they look at the college chaos, Canton's new way to honor coaches and more.
Published 08/12/20
Are the Pats headed toward 'tank mode' with so many players opting out? What does it mean long-term for the 49ers after they extended GM John Lynch? When will the XFL return now that The Rock has purchased it? The Athletic's Mike Sando is joined by former NFL Executive of the Year Randy Mueller to discuss these topics and so much more on The Athletic.
Published 08/05/20
Mike Sando's QB Tiers is one of our favorite pieces he does for The Athletic each year. Now he joins former NFL GM Randy Mueller to get his first impressions on the best & worst of the list, plus reaction to the big trade sending Jamal Adams to Seattle. Read Sando's QB Tiers piece: https://theathletic.com/1945894/2020/07/27/2020-quarterback-tiers-50-coaches-and-evaluators-rank-the-nfl-starters/ Get 40% off to The Athletic  here: theathletic.com/nflpowerrankings
Published 07/28/20
The Athletic's national NFL staff Lindsay Jones and Sheil Kapadia react to the news of Cam Newton signing a one-year deal with the New England Patriots. Get 40% off your Athletic subscription with theathletic.com/nflpowerrankings
Published 06/29/20
The Athletic NFL's Lindsay Jones and The Athletic CFB's Nicole Auerbach unite to discuss the enigma of 'The Bachelor' and what has made the reality show the go-to show and "sport" during the NFL's offseason in honor of Sports & TV Week on The Athletic.   Get 40% off The Athletic with our URL - theathletic.com/NFLPowerRankings
Published 05/26/20
WR Brandin Cooks is headed to the Houston Texans for a 2nd round draft pick. The Athletic's Rich Hammond and Aaron Reiss bring you immediate reaction to the deal exclusively here!  
Published 04/10/20
Rich Hammond of The Athletic LA gives breaking reaction to the news that Pro Bowl RB Todd Gurley has been released by the Rams. What does this mean for the draft, and why couldn't they trade him? Rich breaks it all down. Stay tuned to The Athletic for more free agency breaking news.  
Published 03/19/20
From Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, to Stefon Diggs heading to Buffalo, to the head-scratching DeAndre Hopkins trade, NFL writer Lindsay Jones and NFL editor Amy Parlapiano rank the top 5 & bottom 5 movies so far in free agency. Get 90 days free of The Athletic at theathletic.com/free90days
Published 03/19/20
CB Darius Slay was long-rumored to be on the trading block, now it has finally gone thru with the Eagles acquiring him for a 3rd and 5th round pick. The Athletic's Zach Berman and Chris Burke bring you both team's perspectives as the news broke.
Published 03/19/20
Tom Brady is going to be a Buccaneer. You read that right. The Athletic Tampa Bay's Greg Auman joins NFL writer Lindsay Jones for instant thoughts into how the offense will change under TB12 and what this means for the future of the Bucs' franchise. Stay tuned to The Athletic for more.  
Published 03/17/20
Lindsay Jones is joined by Zak Keefer for instant reaction to the news that Philip Rivers will join the Colts as their new starting QB. Stay tuned to The Athletic for more news and analysis during free agency + Zak Keefer & Stephen Holder with details on the move on their 'One Percent Better' podcast.
Published 03/17/20