The Football GM: a show about the NFL

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller will now be dropping their episodes every Saturday during the NFL season on The Athletic Football Show feed. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Audio+ or The Athletic! theathletic.com/footballshow for a discount code! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell and Andy Reid are not getting along. What does the GM Randy Mueller and our own Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando think about the situation? Plus Randy brings his favorite free agent signings and names still out there, more Julio Jones trade insight and more on a NEW Football GM. Check out the Ask the GM segment this week talking Aaron Rodgers on Apple Audio+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julio Jones has been traded to the Tennessee Titans. So we've called in the GM Randy Mueller and Senior NFL Writer for The Athletic Mike Sando to break it down for both teams. Is Atlanta better off without Julio? Did the Titans make the right move? And what's to make of all the latest with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers? All this and more on a new Football GM podcast. Get all-access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers entered his name into the Draft Night conversation with news that he wants out of Green Bay. What does our resident GM Randy Mueller think about the situation as it stands now? What's the best move for both sides? Mike Sando joins Randy to discuss the tumultuous situation with the Packers, the NFL Draft's risky picks and big reaches, the guys' overall thoughts on this year's hauls and more. Get all of The Athletic's incredible NFL Draft coverage with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Draft is only a day or so away, yet some teams seem to have already made their first round selections. The GM Randy Mueller and Mike Sando discuss some pre-draft trades, Julio Jones rumors, team fits and more. Get all of The Athletic's incredible NFL Draft coverage with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballGM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NFL QB and current trainer of the stars John Beck stops by to chat with his hold GM Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando about the process of the NFL transition for QBs, working with current prospects like Justin Fields, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, and Kyle Trask, Kyle Shanahan's offense, the difficulty of playing under pressure and more exclusively on The Football GM. Be sure you're getting all The Athletic's incredible draft coverage at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the 2021 NFL Draft approaches, the GM Randy Mueller joins Mike Sando of The Athletic to go through each pick of the top 10. What will the teams do, and more importantly, what should they do? And are there even some veteran QBs that could be on the move come draft day? Plus Jadaveon Clowney signs with the Browns, the Rams alter their scouting process and more. Remember to get discount access to The Athletic and get The Beast Draft Guide - theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the Jets' decision to send Sam Darnold to the Panthers, what are the advantages the Panthers see in their new QB? Randy Mueller rewinds the scouting tape on Darnold and brings his findings to the Football GM pod as The Athletic's Mike Sando and Randy react to both sides of the deal, the 49ers' potential smoke screen with Mac Jones, Russell Wilson's legacy in Seattle, Aaron Rodgers' future as Jeopardy's host and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do NFL front offices and people around the league think of the 49ers decision to trade up to the number 3 overall pick? How does this help Miami? What are the Eagles thinking with all this? The former GM Randy Mueller joins our own Mike Sando as always to break down the pros and cons of the deal, a check-in with the New York Giants, Jets, Seahawks, defining "smoke screens" and more on The Football GM. Get in on all of our incredible coverage on The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Aaron Rodgers future as a Packer? What is the latest with the Deshaun Watson situation? The GM Randy Mueller and The Athletic's own Mike Sando discuss the two star QBs, review the free agency moves of the AFC West teams, dig into the Patriots, Jets and more on a new Football GM podcast. Get all-access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mickey Loomis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the New Orleans Saints, joins his old colleague Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando to discuss the current state of the Saints, navigating the modern NFL salary cap, Drew Brees' retirement, his path to breaking into the NFL, working with Sean Payton and much more exclusively on the Football GM podcast. Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a busy first 48 hours of NFL free agency tampering, the GM Randy Mueller and our own Mike Sando react to some of the biggest storylines so far, from Bill Belichick's attitude about spending this offseason, to the QB shakeup in New Orleans, the Seahawks standing by in silence, how "negated years" work with the cap and more on a free agency edition of the Football GM podcast. Get an exclusive discount to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The current QB situations around NFL front offices are unlike anything we've seen before. What would a former Exec of the Year do about the amount of money Dak Prescott got? What about Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson, Ben Roethlisberger, Alex Smith, Cam Newton and more? The QB Tier originator Mike Sando joins the GM Randy Mueller to discuss it all plus dig into the salary cap implications and JJ Watt's value in Arizona. Get full access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballGM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Eagles crazy to try and trade Carson Wentz? The former Exec of the Year Randy Mueller weighs-in on the controversial topic, plus Randy & our resident Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando discuss the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, the passing of the legendary Marty Schottenheimer, react to the Chiefs' Super Bowl loss and more on The Football GM Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a former NFL Executive of the Year think of the Matthew Stafford / Jared Goff trade? Would he have done it? How should the Houston GM handle the Deshaun Watson situation? Randy Mueller joins the Athletic's Mike Sando for their weekly dive into the nitty gritty of NFL front offices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the future hold for franchise QBs around the league like Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford? How would the 2020 Chiefs fare against the 'Greatest Show on Turf?' The GM Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando return following the Conference Championships to look to the Super Bowl and discuss QBs on the move on The Football GM podcast, Access The Athletic for only $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/thefootballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's to make of all these head coaching hires around the NFL? Which candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame deserve to make it this year? What's the story of Drew Brees almost becoming a Miami Dolphin? Hear from the GM who was behind the deal Randy Mueller as he shares details from the story with Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando of The Athletic on this week's Football GM podcast. Plus playoff picks, Tom Brady talk, Deshaun Watson trades and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deshaun Watson apparently wants out of Houston. What would our resident GM Randy Mueller do? Mike Sando joins Randy on The Football GM podcast to discuss the Deshaun situation, Doug Pederson's final days in Philadelphia, what the teams that lost on Wild Card Weekend can do to improve, picks for next weekend and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The regular season in the NFL has wrapped and what an ending it was. The Eagles waved the white flag, head coaches around the league were let go, John Elway has a new role in Denver and more. Join Mike Sando and the GM Randy Mueller dive into it all + Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields, playoff picks against the spread and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The GM and exec of the year Randy Mueller returns with The Athletic's Mike Sando to chime in on week 16's biggest storylines, like Bill Belichick throwing a phone, the surprising release of Dwayne Haskins, backup QBs trying to clinch playoff berths, Urban Meyer NFL rumors and more on The Football GM podcast. Remember to snag a discount on The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Football GM podcast is back following a crazy week 15 of NFL action. What should the Eagles think about Jalen Hurts long-term? What do we make of the Steelers loss to the Bengals? How much value should front offices put into analytics? Join The Athletic's Mike Sando and the GM Randy Mueller for their signature recap of the week, plus Randy shares memories of scouting the late Kevin Greene. Cash in on the 2-for-1 subscription deal to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Ravens back in the Championship mix after their huge win over the Browns? Former exec of the year Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando dive into their weekly discussion of all things NFL with a recap of the MNF matchup, a look at the Raiders' defensive dysfunction, a film study on BYU's QB Zach Wilson, an under-the-radar Heisman-worthy player, how to hire a head coach in the Ask the GM segment and more as we head to week 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Washington Football Team handed the Pittsburgh Steelers their first loss of the season and Josh Allen put on a show on Monday Night Football, former Exec of the Year Randy Mueller and The Athletic Senior Writer Mike Sando dive into the Football GM podcast to discuss the highlights, plus Randy makes a big prediction about Josh Allen's future, a discussion on the struggling Seattle Seahawks, the Giants start to put it together, the Jets start to tear it apart, picks, Ask the GM & more! Get access to The Athletic with our exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will the Eagles do about a floundering Carson Wentz? Hear the GM's perspective from Randy Mueller as he joins Mike Sando on The Football GM podcast. This week, the guys dig into trying to fix the Detroit Lions, what owners look for in a quality GM candidate, the best GM jobs available now and more as they break down the insider chatter from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Jadeveon Clowney's true value is, why Deshaun 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 link - theathletic.com/footballgm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jourdan Rodrigue joins Tim McMaster for instant reaction to the Panthers acquiring QB Teddy Bridgewater as Cam Newton's days in Carolina are over. Stay tuned to this feed and to The Athletic for more NFL free agency breaking news as it happens.40% off at TheAthletic.com/nflpowerrankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder share their immediate thoughts on the Drew Brees returning and what it means for the New Orleans Saints.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices