Recorded: January 20th 2023 | This weeks episode, Will recaps his time in Cabo as Taylor is still recovering from the week. Following the intro, the boys sit down with Dave Ziegler, GM of the Las Vegas Raiders. Have you ever wanted to know what it's to be a GM? No we aren't talking about your Madden franchise. Ziegler gives you a firsthand look at all the different responsibilities a GM has. Dave also tells his story how he went from Taylor's High School guidance Counselor, to NFL GM. Ziegler then goes on to explain what it was like coming into the Raiders organization + all of the moves he has planned going into the offseason to improve the Raiders team. If you are a huge football junky, you are going to love this episode. Biggest of hugs, tiniest of kisses. 0:00 Intro 26:55 Interview Starts 4:30 Ziegler was Taylor’s guidance counselor and journey to the NFL 10:15 what made him want to stay in scouting rather than coaching 18:45 How does it affect you that this job probably temporary 25:30 what were the first things you realized needed to be fixed with the raiders 29:20 scouting report on Will 36:20 Taylor transferring into Chaparral 37:45 Taylor scouting report 46:20 talk about the balance of business vs personal 50:15 Ziegler’s hardest situations he’s been in letting people go 1:00:00 How did Taylor get a 75% in his spanish class when he hardly tried 1:01:15 Ziegler was essentially assigned to Taylor 1:12:00 what is more important to you at the combine, the physical part or the interviews 1:15:35 most unique convo/question you have had with a player 1:18:30 anyone specifically you remember their interview who has been successful 1:21:40 navigating work life balance as a GM and coach 1:25:15 the best scouting report you’ve ever seen 1:36:00 as a GM where do you start when you’ve lost so many one score games 1:38:15 are you critical of the coaching sometimes more than the players 1:41:45 Derek Carr situation SUPPPORT OUR SPONSORS Chevy Silverado - The Strongest, Most Advanced Silverado Ever. Go to https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/st-patricks-day to shop our St. Patricks Day Collection! (https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/st-patricks-day)

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