The GM Journey
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.
Episodes
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thomas travels to Houston to chat with Texan's GM Nick Caserio. Thomas and Nick discuss their time together in New England, and share a common experience around their first year as a GM in the league.
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Thomas follows his intriguing interview with John Lynch and head to Philadelphia to chat with GM and friend Howie Roseman of the Eagles. Thomas and Howie discuss the Coach GM dynamic and Howie talks about his incredible opportunity to learn from multiple sports organizations.
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Thomas moves on from Detroit and heads to the West Coast to sit down with NFL Hall of Fame player and GM of the San Francisco Forty Niners. John shares his thoughts on his unconventional journey to the GM seat, his relationship with head coach Kyle Shanahan, and how he believes he was actually a better athlete in baseball.
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Thomas heads to Detroit to speak with newly minted GM Brad Holmes. Thomas and Brad share a unique experience in that they both graduated from Director of College Scouting to the GM chair.
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Thomas heads to Baltimore and interviews Ravens GM Eric DeCosta. Thomas and Eric discuss Eric's dedication to the Raven's organization and his task of following one of the great NFL GM's, Ozzie Newsome.
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Thomas leaves Tampa and heads to the French Quarter to sit down with iconic New Orleans Saints GM, Mickey Loomis. Mickey and Thomas discuss longevity in the NFL, the remarkable career of Drew Brees, and Mickey shares his philosophy on servant leadership, and resilience and strength of the city of New Orleans.
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Thomas Dimitroff begins his trek across the US to interview NFL GM's in Tampa Bay with Super Bowl winning GM Jason Licht. Thomas and Jason talk about what it took to get Tom Brady to Tampa, their shared time together rising the ranks in New England, and they discuss leadership under some of the greatest legends in coaching and the front office.
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