Randy Mueller

Expertise:
NFL, NFL Draft, College Football, Scouting
Education:
Linfield University
Location:
Seattle, Washington

Experience

Randy Mueller covered the NFL for Heavy.com from 2022 to 2023. Named the PWFA's Executive of the Year in 2000, he brings over 30 years of NFL experience, from ball boy to general manager.

A household name in Seattle, Mueller spent 17 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks front office from 1983 to 2000. He was also named the director of player personnel for the XFL's Seattle Sea Dragons in 2022.

Mueller sat in the GM seat for the New Orleans Saints from 2000 to 2002, where he helped lead the franchise to its first playoff win in 2000. He later spent 2005 to 2008 as the general manager of the Miami Dolphins before a 10-year stint with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers as a senior executive and national scout from 2008 to 2018.

Other media stops include ESPN and The Athletic, where he also co-hosts "The Football GM Podcast."

Education

Randy Mueller graduated from Linfield University in 1983 with a bachelor of science degree in business administration and management.

A former quarterback who led the school's 1982 NAIA Division II national championship team, he was inducted into the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.

Latest Articles From Randy Mueller

Former NFL GM Reveals Scouting Notes on Top 5 QB Prospects for 2023

Former NFL GM Reveals Scouting Notes on Top 5 QB Prospects for 2023

Former NFL GM Gets Honest About Patriots’ Outlook: ‘I Just Struggle’

Former NFL GM Gets Honest About Patriots’ Outlook: ‘I Just Struggle’

GM Notebook: What’s the Big To-Do About Jets QB Mike White?

GM Notebook: What’s the Big To-Do About Jets QB Mike White?

Former NFL GM: ‘Keep Track of’ Potential Breakout on Detroit Lions Defense

Former NFL GM: ‘Keep Track of’ Potential Breakout on Detroit Lions Defense

GM Notebook: Derek Carr Gave Telling Behind-the-Scenes Look at Raiders’ Chaos

GM Notebook: Derek Carr Gave Telling Behind-the-Scenes Look at Raiders’ Chaos

Former NFL GM Believes Packers Showing Major ‘Sign of Weakness’

Former NFL GM Believes Packers Showing Major ‘Sign of Weakness’

GM Notebook: Bears Finally Give Fans Something to Be Excited About

GM Notebook: Bears Finally Give Fans Something to Be Excited About

GM Notebook: Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Comparable to 2 Ex-Pro Bowlers

GM Notebook: Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Comparable to 2 Ex-Pro Bowlers

GM Notebook: Mike McCarthy Making Statement, Steelers ‘Must Take a Look at’ Coordinator

GM Notebook: Mike McCarthy Making Statement, Steelers ‘Must Take a Look at’ Coordinator

GM Notebook: Cowboys Need a ‘Bold Move’ & the NFL Preseason Matters

GM Notebook: Cowboys Need a ‘Bold Move’ & the NFL Preseason Matters

When It Comes to the Browns, When Can We Talk About Football?

When It Comes to the Browns, When Can We Talk About Football?

Steelers Enter Final Phase of GM Search; 2nd Interviews for Titans, Bucs Execs

Steelers Enter Final Phase of GM Search; 2nd Interviews for Titans, Bucs Execs

Ravens ‘Sleeper’ TE Prospect Could Soon Be the Envy of the NFL

Ravens ‘Sleeper’ TE Prospect Could Soon Be the Envy of the NFL

Patriots Draft 2nd Best QB, According to Former NFL GM

Patriots Draft 2nd Best QB, According to Former NFL GM

NFL Draft: Former GM Randy Mueller Reveals Final 2022 Position Rankings

NFL Draft: Former GM Randy Mueller Reveals Final 2022 Position Rankings

Former NFL GM Reveals Top Players for Ideal Lions Draft

Former NFL GM Reveals Top Players for Ideal Lions Draft

Former GM Picks 1 Team With Most at Stake in 2022 NFL Draft

Former GM Picks 1 Team With Most at Stake in 2022 NFL Draft

Deebo Samuel Escalates Feud With 49ers, Former NFL GM Weighs In

Deebo Samuel Escalates Feud With 49ers, Former NFL GM Weighs In

Ravens Advised to Draft a QB Early Amid Lamar Jackson Uncertainty

Ravens Advised to Draft a QB Early Amid Lamar Jackson Uncertainty

Former NFL Exec Reveals Steelers’ Likely Decision on Tyrann Mathieu

Former NFL Exec Reveals Steelers’ Likely Decision on Tyrann Mathieu

Former NFL GM: Ravens Need ‘Alternative Option’ in Lamar Jackson Negotiations

Former NFL GM: Ravens Need ‘Alternative Option’ in Lamar Jackson Negotiations

Former NFL GM Suggests Bold Move for Rams’ Odell Beckham

Former NFL GM Suggests Bold Move for Rams’ Odell Beckham

Exclusive: Ex-NFL GMs Deliver Strong Take on Garoppolo’s 49ers Future

Exclusive: Ex-NFL GMs Deliver Strong Take on Garoppolo’s 49ers Future

Former GM Pegs Old Team as Trade Partner For Browns Baker Mayfield

Former GM Pegs Old Team as Trade Partner For Browns Baker Mayfield

Former NFL GM Candid on Lions Offseason: ‘They Need Players Period’

Former NFL GM Candid on Lions Offseason: ‘They Need Players Period’

Former NFL GM: Raiders Had Significant Impact on Blockbuster Tyreek Hill Trade

Former NFL GM: Raiders Had Significant Impact on Blockbuster Tyreek Hill Trade

Patriots Missed Out on Ideal Free-Agent Fit, Says Former GM

Patriots Missed Out on Ideal Free-Agent Fit, Says Former GM

Former NFL GM Projects 4 Best Remaining Quarterback Fits

Former NFL GM Projects 4 Best Remaining Quarterback Fits

Former NFL GM Reveals Potential Trade Price for Baker Mayfield

Former NFL GM Reveals Potential Trade Price for Baker Mayfield

Former NFL GM Throws Major Support Behind Jets QB Zach Wilson

Former NFL GM Throws Major Support Behind Jets QB Zach Wilson

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