Rising Stars: Kassandra Garcia (Los Angeles Rams)

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.