cover of episode Football GM: Raiders bench Derek Carr, Commanders to start Carson Wentz, Sean Payton’s future & more

Football GM: Raiders bench Derek Carr, Commanders to start Carson Wentz, Sean Payton’s future & more

2022/12/29
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller talk about the Raiders decision to bench Derek Carr and what’s next for the team at QB. They also discuss Nathaniel Hackett’s firing, Sean Payton’s future, Carson Wentz’s return to the starting lineup and J.J. Watt’s retirement. Plus, they review the film for Desmond Ridder and Malik Willis before sharing their Week 17 picks. 

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3:12 Raiders bench Derek Carr

12:23 Could Tom Brady land in Las Vegas?

18:57 Mac Jones & the Patriots offense

25:11 Reaction to Broncos press conference following Hackett firing + Sean Payton’s future

39:14 Carson Wentz to start for Commanders

43:11 J.J. Watt announces retirement

48:44 Film Review: Desmond Ridder & Malik Willis

55:21 Are you buying the Chargers?

58:08 Does Steve Wilks have a shot at Panthers job?

59:35 What’s going on in Tennessee?

1:01:15 Tua Tagovailoa suffers another concussion

1:03:21 GM Notebook

1:07:25 Week 17 Picks

1:13:42 Thoughts on Dallas entering the playoffs?

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