

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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Jun 8, 2023 • 38min
Michael Lombardi breaks down his best & worst NFL off-seasons (so far)
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down their choices for the best and worst NFL off-seasons so far. The guys break down the best and worst offseason moves and which teams are setting themselves up for success in the 2023 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 2023 • 57min
Bills shore up defense, DeAndre Hopkins to Browns? & "The Simpsons" writer Matt Selman joins
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Bills moves over the weekend including adding Leonard Floyd and extending DT Ed Oliver. Plus, will DeAndre Hopkins reunite with Deshaun Watson in Cleveland? And how did OBJ's contract affect the market for D-Hop? Writer and Show-runner of "The Simpsons" joins the show to continue our "Literature & Leadership" series and talk creativity, leadership in the writers room and the ongoing writer's strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2023 • 25min
The Lombardi Line: Light-years ahead or falling behind? Breaking down young QBs
In this clip from "The Lombardi Line" on VSiN - the sports betting network, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down what some young QBs in the NFL must do to improve over the season to be truly "Light-years ahead" and avoid "falling behind." "The Lombardi Line" airs on VSiN from 12-2pm ET on Mon. - Fri. and from 10am-12pm on Sat. and Sun. during the offseason and through the NFL season. For more, search for "The Lombardi Line" wherever you get your podcasts and visit VSiN.com/subscribe for more info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 8min
76ers hire Nick Nurse as head coach, author & journalist Luke Russert joins the show
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the 76ers hire of Nick Nurse as head coach. Plus, the guys break down the second-year NFL pleayers that need to make the biggest impact on their team this season. Journalist, best-selling author and die-hard Bills fan Luke Russert also joins the show to talk about his book "Look for Me There" as part of our "Literature & Leadership" series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 2023 • 48min
Breaking down Jimmy G's injury clause, DeAndre Hopkins released, & more NFL news
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the injury clause in Jimmy Garoppolo's contract with the Raiders. Plus, why did the Cardinals release DeAndre Hopkins and what's the best landing spot for the All-Pro WR? The guys also update Brock Purdy's injury status, Austin Ekeler's guaranteed contract and Le'Veon Bell's regrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2023 • 56min
The Jets' "One Player Away Syndrome", NFL rule changes, & author Warren Zanes joins
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down The New York Jets' "One Player Away Syndrome," detailing why it's important for teams to avoid the fallacy that they are one player away from competing for championships. Plus, the guys react to some of the NFL rule changes from this week's owners meeting. Author Warren Zanes closes out the show as part of our new "Literature & Leadership" series of interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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May 22, 2023 • 43min
Remembering Jim Brown's legacy, OTAs kick off for NFL teams, & lessons in team building
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe discuss Jim Brown's legacy after his passing on Friday. Plus, twenty NFL teams are kicking off OTAs on Monday and the guys break down the most important things teams need to do at this time of the year. Plus, Michael provides some insights into team building with soundbites from Tom Brady and Aussie Rules Football coach Alastair Clarkson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2023 • 49min
76ers fire Doc Rivers, Davante Adams not "eye-to-eye" with Raiders, & when will Joe Burrow get paid?
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe update the Philadelphia 76ers fallout with Doc Rivers fired and James Harden opting-out. Plus, is there trouble in Las Vegas with Davante Adams not seeing "eye-to-eye" with Raiders brass? The guys also talk Quinnen Williams and Joe Burrow extension timelines along with early Rookie of the Year candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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May 15, 2023 • 1h 3min
A lesson in team building from the 76ers, Browns add Za'Darius Smith, & NFL win totals
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe take a lesson in team building from the Philadelphia 76ers - including what it might mean for the Commanders under 76ers owner Josh Harris. Plus, the guys break down the Browns' trade for Za'Darius Smith and more NFL win totals. Michael and Femi finish the pod by talking rookie mini camps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 2023 • 57min
Michael Lombardi breaks down the 2023 NFL Schedule, primetime games, week 1 odds & more
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the highlights from the 2023 NFL schedule reveal including the games of the year, teams with the most primetime games, week 1 breakdown and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices