Glue Guys, Leadership, and Quarterback Play with Jason Garrett
Jason Garrett joins Rosters to Rings to talk about what makes great leaders and great quarterbacks. From Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin to Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert, Jason shares behind-the-scenes stories and lessons from his years as a player, coach, and broadcaster. Thad, Ryan and Tom also dive into MLB playoff pushes, NFL and NBA roster management, and the always-debated “rest vs rust” dilemma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mind Over Muscle With "The Professor" Greg Maddux
The GM's welcome MLB Hall of Fame Pitcher Greg Maddux to the show. Greg talks about his life on an Army base in Spain where he learned to love sports, the reasons for his tough decision to leave Chicago, and the unwritten rules of hitting and being hit by pitches. Plus, Thad and Ryan break down the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, and dive into a candid debate on how far should teams really go to win in pro sports?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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X's O's and DiCaprio - Analytics with Bill Barnwell
Thad and Ryan welcome ESPN’s Bill Barnwell for a deep dive into the evolution of analytics in sports, especially the NFL. Bill explains how advances in technology and access to game footage have transformed the way he blends data with storytelling in his work. Plus, Ryan unpacks the latest drama in Los Angeles, breaking down the explosive Clippers saga involving Kawhi Leonard and owner Steve Ballmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Green Bay Packers Owner Scott Servais (also played baseball and managed a bit!)
The GMs welcome former MLB and Team USA catcher and former Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation. Scott reflects on his unconventional path to the big leagues, breaks down his managerial philosophy across the grind of a full season, discusses his current role with the Padres, and weighs the balance between advanced analytics and gut instinct. Plus, he shares stories from a lifetime of loyalty to the Green Bay Packers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Special Episode - Micah Parson's Trade Reaction
Tom Telesco joins Thad to highlight a special episode centered around the big NFL news of the Micah Parson's trade from Dallas to Green Bay. The GMs are joined by Dallas radio personality Jeff "Skin" Wade to not only discuss the trade and to also gauge the reaction of the Dallas fan base to the explosive news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports.
Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.