

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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Aug 14, 2023 • 56min
Trey Lance struggles, Justin Fields' big day, rookie QBs & more NFL preseason takeaways
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap week 1 of the NFL preseason including Trey Lance's disappointing performance and Justin Fields' inflated stat line. Plus, the guys break down what they saw from the rookie QBs in their first game action. Michael also shares his take on the latest drama between James Harden and the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2023 • 56min
Commanders coaching controversy, Michael's top NFL DTs, Jets debut on "Hard Knocks"
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Ron Rivera's comments about Eric Bieniemy and the coaching controversy brewing in Washington. Michael also reveals his top interior defensive lineman in the NFL. Plus, a quick recap of the New York Jets' debut on HBO's "Hard Knocks" and the Johnny Manziel Netflix documentary. The guys end the show with a quick preview of Thursday's preseason slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 2023 • 57min
NFL Training Camp All-Stars, Alvin Kamara suspended, & what to watch in the preseason
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe take a look at the most-hyped NFL players so far in training camp, breaking down their potential impact on the team. Plus, Michael shares what he's most excited to see during this week's preseason games and joint practices across the league. The guys also analyze Alvin Kamara's suspension and a flurry of new deals around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2023 • 57min
Michael's top Edge Rushers, breaking down QB competitions, & NFL preseason begins
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe reveal the Blue & Red Chip edge rushers in the NFL. The guys also break down the QB competitions across the league based off the latest news from training camp. Plus, the NFL preseason begins tonight with the Hall of Fame Game between the Jets and Browns. Femi and Michael also react to the injuries in the Broncos WR room, Alvin Kamara's looming suspensions and more RBs looking to get paid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2023 • 57min
Jonathan Taylor wants a trade, Burrow & Ramsey injured, Sean Payton rips Hackett & Jets
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe discuss Jonathan Taylor's trade request and the bizarre comments by Jim Irsay. Plus, Joe Burrow and Jalen Ramsey both went down in training camp. The guys break down what their injuries mean for the Bengals and Dolphins. Michael and Femi also react to Sean Payton's comments regarding last year's Broncos squad and Aaron Rodgers' spicy response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023 • 57min
Saquon inks $11M deal, Rodgers takes $35M pay cut, Justin Herbert signs $262.5M contract, red & blue chip off-ball LBs
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the big contract news across the league including Saquon Barkley's one-year $11M deal, Aaron Rodgers' $35M paycut and Justin Herbert's record-setting QB deal. Plus, Michael reveals his red and blue chip off-ball linebackers heading into the 2023 season. The guys also talk training camp holdouts in Nick Bosa and Zack Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2023 • 30min
Chris Jones wants a new deal, Jimmy G cleared for camp, & Nyheim Hines out for the year
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe discuss Chris Jones' hold out for a new deal in Kansas City. Plus, Jimmy G passed his physical in Las Vegas and is cleared for camp. The guys also react to injury updates from around the league - including Bills RB Nyheim Hines' season-ending knee injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 3min
No deals for Barkley & Jacobs, owners to approve Commanders sale, "Literature & Leadership" with Chad Q. Brown
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the fallout from Monday's franchise tag deadline. Plus, today's the day NFL owners are finally set to approve the Commanders sale from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris' ownership group. The guys also get into Zack Martin's contract woes in Dallas. Leadership coach and CEO of Profile LLC Chad Q. Brown closes out the show detailing the different types of leadership styles in this offseason's final installment of the "Literature & Leadership" series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2023 • 44min
DeAndre Hopkins to the Titans, franchise tag deadline day, Red & Blue Chip Cornerbacks
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down DeAndre Hopkins deal with the Tennessee Titans. Plus, the guys make predictions for which deals could get done before today's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign extensions. Michael also reveals his red & blue chip cornerbacks and reacts to Quinnen Williams deal in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2023 • 43min
Michael Lombardi reveals his Red & Blue Chip Safeties
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe start their "Red Chip, Blue Chip" series as they go over Michael's top safeties going into this year's NFL season. Michael also breaks down his criteria of who makes the list plus talks about which players almost made the cut this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices