The GM Shuffle

Urban ditching the team plane to head back to Columbus proves he isn’t fit for the NFL. Nagy’s been adamant that Dalton is the Bears starter all year, but surprise, now it’s Fields. Both Stephon Gilmore and Jaylon Smith released, Mike breaks down why we shouldn’t be surprised. Week 5 preview with some key NFC West matchups between the Rams and Seahawks, and Cardinals and Niners. Plus, a rematch of the AFC Championship between the Bills and Chiefs, and the Browns and Chargers both look to prove they’re for real.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brady gets the W in his return to Foxboro, but the Patriots had a gameplan, and there are a lot of positives to take away from Mac Jones’ performance. The Cardinals are legit contenders with a convincing win over a tough Rams team, Trey Lance gets his first real shot with an injured Jimmy G, the Chiefs get back on track, but the Eagles defense has serious problems, Big Ben shouldn’t be on the field, but the Steelers don’t have anything better, the Ravens extend their rushing streak in controversial fashion, the Dolphins are in desperation mode, a MNF preview between two AFC contenders, and the guys give their long-awaited full recap of the Many Saints of Newark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady is set to return to Foxboro after 20 years with the Patriots. Mike spent years with Brady and Belichick, and breaks down their relationship, why Tom really left, and what the game will mean to both. The Rams and Cardinals battle for NFC West supremacy, the Broncos and Panthers need to prove they should be undefeated, Matt Nagy knows he’s going to be fired, the Chiefs need a win desperately, Jimmy G was the guy all along for the Niners, Big Ben looks done but don’t sleep on the Steelers. Plus, the guys get ready for the release of the Many Saints of Newark on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Adnan recap every game of Sunday Week 3 in the NFL. Rodgers bails out LaFleur and the Packers, the Rams beat the Bucs and prove they’re the team to beat in the NFC, Chiefs drop to 1-2 and the Chargers are for real, Tucker bails out Ravens on a record-setting FG, the Urban Meyer experiment is going very poorly in Jacksonville, Derek Carr is playing like an MVP, Justin Fields looks terrible and Matt Nagy is responsible, the Patriots have serious issues with their O-line, we’re watching the end of Matt Ryan and Ben Roethlisberger, the Colts are finished, Washington’s defense is horrendous, and a Cowboy tries to bribe a drug-test collector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tua fractures his ribs and won’t start vs. the Raiders, why that’s not a bad thing for the Dolphins. Justin Fields will make his first NFL start, but Nagy dug himself in a hole if he performs well. Bucs/Rams could be an NFC Championship preview, Colts in a must-win game, Chargers need to prove they’re for real, Niners still solid despite injuries, Big Ben and the Steelers are in trouble. Plus, which 0-2 teams can still make the playoffs, and which 2-0 teams are fools gold? And Adnan recaps his preview of Many Saints of Newark.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Adnan break down a crazy Sunday Night game that saw the Chiefs leading for most, but never in control of the game. Titans edge the Seahawks in OT, why both teams should be worried about how the game transpired. Bears, Texans, Dolphins, and Colts all have injuries to their QB, and why Mike is now starting to write off Carson Wentz. Zach Wilson has one of the worst performances you’ll ever see, but the blame needs to be directed at the coaching staff. Bucs blow out the Falcons but they shouldn’t be thrilled about the 4th quarter. Don’t look now but the Raiders are 2-0, the 49ers have gotten killed by RB injuries, and are the Broncos the real deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Urban Meyer be out already for the USC job? Mike has some interesting information on the topic. 6 Saints offensive coaches test positive for Covid, how that will impact their gameplan? Will Josh Gordon get another chance in the NFL? Plus, a full Week 2 preview. Colts could bounce back, Broncos could start 3-0, Dolphins look to prove they’re for real, Herbert could have an MVP-type year, Ravens getting killed with injuries, Seahawks are letting Russ cook, Giants mismanaging Saqoun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Adnan hit every game of Week 1 in the NFL. Mac Jones impresses in his debut for the Patriots, but the Dolphins have a better game plan. Aaron Rodgers posts the worst performance of his career. Loss to Chiefs shows why Browns waited to pay Mayfield. Steelers defense steps up big against Bills. Not surprising, the Bears and Giants offenses looked as expected: bad. Rookie QBs on full display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL season is officially upon us. Mike and Adnan are giving a full breakdown of their predictions this season, including division winners, wild cards, and Super Bowl winners. Plus, we break down some key matchups in Week 1 with picks against the spread to win you some money. TJ Watt is back on the field while looking for a contract extension, Mike breaks down how the Steelers should approach, plus why it’s a good thing the Browns are waiting to extend Mayfield. And Tom Brady sounds off on the number rule change, Mike breaks down exactly why it can cause such an issue for offenses around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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