Part 3 of 3. Brad Holmes has a proven track record as a GM in every area but one: re-signing his own draft picks. Holmes just gave cornerstone deals to three players: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell and Jared Goff. From Marshall’s perspective, all three cornerstones are not on equal footing. From David’s perspective, Holmes had no choice. 

That subject ties our last few episodes together. We recall a multitude of famous figures who’ve had unexpected trajectories in their careers and lives, and ask if there are any true predictors of a person’s future trajectory. We also champion the necessity of direct communication during the heat of battle, and wonder how important communication skills are in determining long-term success. 

We also ponder:

Stay tuned after the outro music (45:54), as David waxes passionate on the bizarre name of the episode—cracking Marshall up in the process. Theme music: Mr. Jukes and Barney Artist, "Blowin Steam (Open Up Your Mind)"