The GM Shuffle
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The GM Shuffle is your one-stop shop for all things NFL. Tune-in for game previews, break downs of the latest news from across the league and a one-of-a-kind insider perspective from former NFL Offensive Lineman Geoff Schwartz, who played eight seasons in the NFL, including the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants.
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May 9, 2024 • 46min
Joe Burrow back at practice, Rashee Rice in trouble again, & 2021 Draft retrospective
On The GM Shuffle hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react Joe Burrow throwing at Bengals practice and the latest legal issues surrounding Chiefs WR Rashee Rice. Plus, the Titans add Tyler Boyd to round out one of the oldest WR corps in the league. The guys also look back a the 2021 NFL Draft including the fifth-year options that got picked up and the highest-graded classes from media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 6, 2024 • 49min
OBJ signs with Dolphins, Michael breaks down QB development & which rookies will start?
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Miami Dolphins. Plus, Michael breaks down the importance of having a player development plan for rookie QBs. The guys also discuss which rookie QBs will start Week 1 with odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 1, 2024 • 52min
Analyzing the Giants & Falcons draft cover-up, Rookie of the Year odds and Kelce's new deal
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe analyze the post-draft spin coming out of the Giants and Falcons organizations. Plus, the guys break down Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds, Travis Kelce's new deal with the Chiefs and the handful of disgruntled Bengals players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2024 • 47min
Michael's full NFL Draft recap, Cowboys reunite with Ezekiel Elliott, & more news
Michael Lombardi, NFL analyst and former NFL executive, and Femi Abebefe recap NFL Draft Days 2 & 3. They discuss teams' draft strategies, mistakes made, and the Cowboys re-signing Ezekiel Elliott. They also cover the 49ers not trading Aiyuk or Samuel, and a new deal for Patriots DT Christian Barmore.
Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
Falcons botch Penix pick, six QBs drafted in top 12, & Michael's takeaways from Round 1
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the team-building malpractice on display in Atlanta after selecting QB Michael Penix Jr. in the top 10. Plus, Michael reacts to a historic start to the draft with 14 consecutive offensive players taken and a record six QBs off the board in the top 12 picks. The guys also break down the 49ers trade rumors regarding Aiyuk & Deebo and the market-setting contracts for AJ Brown and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2024 • 53min
NFL Draft Preview: Michael reveals his top 10 picks, & will SIX QBs go in Round 1?
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe preview Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Michael breaks down what he'd do with each of the Top 10 picks and shares what he thinks will happen Thursday night. The guys also discuss how many QBs they expect to go off the board and debate drafting OLs vs WRs early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2024 • 51min
NFL Draft week begins: Michael breaks down potential trades & most critical drafts
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe kick off draft week by going over potential draft day trades and how they're made. Plus, the guys take a look at the latest "Lying Season" entries from NFL GMs. Michael also shares his top 5 most critical drafts from across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2024 • 49min
Kraft tells Falcons "Don't trust Belichick," & Michael's top defensive prospects
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to the ESPN's report detailing Bill Belichick's offseason search for an HC job including: Robert Kraft's comments to Arthur Blank, Belichick not making the top 3 candidates and Rich McCay's power in the Falcons' organization. Plus, the guys discuss the latest NFL Draft news and Michael's top defensive prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2024 • 43min
Breaking down the Vikings' draft strategy, unhappy WRs, & will the NFL punish the Falcons?
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Ben Wilson break down the latest draft news including the looming tampering punishment for the Atlanta Falcons, the best strategy for the Minnesota Vikings and Adam Schefter telling Commanders fans to buy their Jayden Daniels jersey. Plus, the guys get into a pair of unhappy WRs in Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins. Michael also reacts to lucrative extensions for Colts DT DeForest Buckner and Eagles WR Devonta Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2024 • 47min
The problem with Drake Maye, Eagles vs Packers in Brazil & what will the Giants do at QB?
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Ben Wilson break down the latest NFL Draft news and rumors as we are two weeks away from round 1. Plus, Michael shares his thoughts on the Giants QB dilemma, the difficulty in evaluating Drake Maye and which teams are most likely to trade up or down in the draft. The guys also hit a flurry of extensions across the league, the NFL game in Brazil and the death of controversial sports figure OJ Simpson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
