The GM Shuffle

The Green Bay Packers season officially came to an end after suffering a devastating loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Questionable play calling by Packers’ Head Coach Matt Lafleur and Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine cost the team the game, even though Tom Brady had a mediocre performance. The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to their second straight Super Bowl after crushing Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions are officially moving on from one another, the guys give out their weekly awards, and broadcasting legend Larry King passed away at 87 years of age over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Campbell, the newly hired head coach for the Detroit Lions, gave one hell of an opening press conference this week that lasted more than 30 minutes, but he’s going to have to bring more than just mental toughness to the ailing franchise if he wants to succeed in the long run. The Philadelphia Eagles have hired Nick Siranni as their new head coach as they hope to catch lighting in a bottle once more. The Conference Championship games are sure to full of surprises and the Buffalo Bills could upset the Kansas City Chiefs. Philip Rivers calls it a career, Dwayne Haskins Jr. signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the guys say goodbye to an NFL legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady and Drew Brees battled for what could have been the last time on Sunday and the New Orleans Saints are going to have some tough decisions to make this offseason. The game between the Cleveland Browns and the Kansas City Chiefs will be a learning experience for rookie head coach Kevin Stefanski on how to win games. The Buffalo Bills are heading to their first AFC Championship in 27 years, but it’s the Baltimore Ravens who will have to decide how to fix their offense for next season. Aaron Rodgers provided another MVP Caliber performance, the Lions have picked their new head coach, and the DeShaun Watson trade rumors are just that – rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Urban Meyer is officially the new head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars and he’ll succeed because of his ability to build team culture anywhere he goes. Robert Saleh has been hired to coach the New York Jets, but no one know if he’ll be able to fix the problems plaguing the organization. Tua Tagovailoa’s teammates question his quarterbacking ability, the guys preview every Divisional Round game, and the Brooklyn Nets sell the farm to acquire James Harden. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was an exciting weekend of football as the Cleveland Browns handedly beat their longtime rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills claimed their first post-season wins since 1995, but they face much tougher competition next week. The Baltimore Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans on Sunday and they are proving to the hottest team in the NFL going to into the divisional round of the playoffs. Doug Pedersen is reportedly on thin ice in Philadelphia, Mitch Trubisky needs to go ‘On the Lam,’ and Tom Brady outdueled the Washington Football Team. All that and more on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reports have surfaced that Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson is becoming increasingly frustrated with the organization after the team gave him little input in their hiring process for general manager and head coach. Can their relationship be salvaged or will Watson be looking to move to greener pastures? Hiring in the NFL is a political process, which explains why Jason Garrett is being considered for the head coaching position for the Los Angeles Chargers. Plus, the first round of the NFL playoffs begins this weekend and to celebrate the guys compare each team to characters from The Sopranos & The Godfather. All that and more on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug Pederson claims he was “playing to win” on Sunday Night Football, which couldn’t be further from the truth. In his post-game press conference, the Philadelphia Eagles coach addressed whether he tanked on purpose, discussed his current relationship with quarterback Carson Wentz, and speculated on whether Jim Schwartz will return to the NFL next season. Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins got stomped by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and head coach Brian Flores made a point to place blame on the entire team and not just his young quarterback, but the team still needs to evaluate all available quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL draft. The Chicago Bears are in the playoffs despite losing to the Green Bay Packers, the Arizona Cardinals missed the playoffs after Kyler Murray got injured, and “Black Monday” is taking shape as losing teams terminate their contracts with head coaches. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dwayne Haskins’ time in Washington came to end this week, but blame shouldn’t solely be place on the young quarterback as Dan Snyder and the Washington Football Team’s culture didn’t hold Haskins accountable. After 16 weeks much of the NFL’s playoff seeding is up for grabs and many teams will not rest their starters this Sunday. Urban Meyer is eyeing a coaching position in the NFL, the Jets has several options in the draft, and the guys preview the CFB playoffs. Happy New Years from The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Gruden came under fire after deciding to run out the clock against in the final moments of the Las Vegas Raiders game against the Miami Dolphins. But story that fans need to focus on is the fact that Tua Tagovailoa cannot throw a pass downfield. JJ Watt’s impassioned press conference echoes the need to accountability in the Houston Texans locker room and their need for leadership. The Philadelphia Eagles are officially eliminated from playoff contention after their loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and Doug Pederson’s future with the team looks bleak. The NY Jets beat the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back, and Dwayne Haskins needs to cut by the Washington Football Team immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The problems for the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to mount after the team suffered a stunning loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The guys break down exactly what is wrong with the franchise and what needs to change before the playoffs begin. Coaches and GM are finding themselves in the hotseat as the end of the season approaches, but the Detroit Lions Fire took a proactive step by firing a “rogue” assistant coach. The Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints play a rare Christmas Day game, the Houston Texans interview Jim Caldwell, and the guys talk about some of their favorite holiday movies. Happy Holidays from The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices