Thomas continues his interviews with the rising stars in NFL management with Sally Clavelle area scout with the San Francisco 49ers. John Lynch tells the story of how the organization found Sally, and Sally gives her unique perspective on mandates and how we have to change our thought process around them.

Thomas continues his interviews with the rising stars in NFL management with Sally Clavelle area scout with the San Francisco 49ers. John Lynch tells the story of how the organization found Sally, and Sally gives her unique perspective on mandates and how we have to change our thought process around them.

Rising Stars: Sally Clavelle (San Francisco 49ers)

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Thomas begins a special series of podcasts focusing on NFL management's rising stars who are a product of the initiative to champion diversity and inclusion in the NFL.

This episode features a rising star picked by GM Les Snead of the Rams. Kassandra Garcia joins Thomas and Les to discuss the importance of what diversity can bring to an NFL organization. 

Thomas begins a special series of podcasts focusing on NFL management's rising stars who are a product of the initiative to champion diversity and inclusion in the NFL.
This episode features a rising star picked by GM Les Snead of the Rams. Kassandra Garcia joins Thomas and Les to discuss the importance of what diversity can bring to an NFL organization.

Rising Stars: Kassandra Garcia (Los Angeles Rams)

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In the final stop of The GM Journey for season 1, Thomas parks the Think Tank in Malibu and catches up with Super Bowl winning GM Les Snead. The two discuss their history together in Atlanta, the rebuilding of the Rams, and the decision on bringing in Matthew Stafford.

In the final stop of The GM Journey for season 1, Thomas parks the Think Tank in Malibu and catches up with Super Bowl winning GM Les Snead. The two discuss their history together in Atlanta, the rebuilding of the Rams, and the decision on bringing in Matthew Stafford.

Les Snead - GM Los Angeles

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Thomas heads to the farm to interview NY Jets GM Joe Douglass. Joe discusses his huge task of rebuilding the Jets and makes sure he does not forget his roots where he rose the ladder in the Ravens organization under Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta.

Thomas heads to the farm to interview NY Jets GM Joe Douglass. Joe discusses his huge task of rebuilding the Jets and makes sure he does not forget his roots where he rose the ladder in the Ravens organization under Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta.

Joe Douglass - GM New York

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Thomas takes the van to Nashville to visit with his former Patriot colleague and current Tennessee Titans GM, Jon Robinson.  Thomas and Jon discuss their history and Jon's unique situation with his owner and coach.

Thomas takes the van to Nashville to visit with his former Patriot colleague and current Tennessee Titans GM, Jon Robinson.  Thomas and Jon discuss their history and Jon's unique situation with his owner and coach.

Jon Robinson - GM Tennessee

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Thomas parks the van at the residence of Arizona Cardinal's GM Steve Keim, and the two discuss where Steve got his start, his big move for Carson Palmer, and the friendship between him and Thomas.

Thomas parks the van at the residence of Arizona Cardinal's GM Steve Keim, and the two discuss where Steve got his start, his big move for Carson Palmer, and the friendship between him and Thomas.

Steve Keim - GM Arizona

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Thomas parks the van in Cleveland, Ohio and sits down with one of the youngest GM's in the league, Andrew Berry. Andrew discusses his unique path to the GM chair and he and Thomas talk about the new management style in the NFL that is diversifying beyond football first.

Thomas parks the van in Cleveland, Ohio and sits down with one of the youngest GM's in the league, Andrew Berry. Andrew discusses his unique path to the GM chair and he and Thomas talk about the new management style in the NFL that is diversifying beyond football first.

Andrew Berry - GM Cleveland

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Thomas heads to the Pacific Northwest and catches up with Seahawks GM, John Schneider. John discusses his path to the GM chair and his mentors Mike Holmgren and Ron Wolf. John also discusses his unique relationship with his coach Pete Carroll.

Thomas heads to the Pacific Northwest and catches up with Seahawks GM, John Schneider. John discusses his path to the GM chair and his mentors Mike Holmgren and Ron Wolf. John also discusses his unique relationship with his coach Pete Carroll.

John Schneider - GM Seattle

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Thomas parks the van outside of Bar-Bill, famous for its Buffalo wings, where he is joined by Bill's GM Brandon Beane. Thomas and Brandon discuss management, player philosophy, and Brandon shares his unique path to the GM seat. 

Thomas parks the van outside of Bar-Bill, famous for its Buffalo wings, where he is joined by Bill's GM Brandon Beane. Thomas and Brandon discuss management, player philosophy, and Brandon shares his unique path to the GM seat.&nbsp;

Brandon Beane - GM Buffalo

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Thomas parks the van outside of Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City and sits down with Chiefs GM Brett Veach. Thomas and Brett discuss Brett's unique rise to the GM role and his relationship with coach Andy Reid.

Thomas parks the van outside of Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City and sits down with Chiefs GM Brett Veach. Thomas and Brett discuss Brett's unique rise to the GM role and his relationship with coach Andy Reid.

Brett Veach - GM Kansas City

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Join Thomas Dimitroff, former GM of The Atlanta Falcons and 2X NFL Executive of the Year, as he rides across the country in his RV on a quest to interview his friends and former adversaries, the General Managers of today’s NFL franchises. Thomas explores NFL management, front office operations and strategy, and how to work for a modern NFL owner. Each team and owner are unique, and each GM’s perspective brings a different form of leadership and style highlighted in a project that has never been previously attempted.

The GM Journey

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