The GM Shuffle

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

This weekend the New York Jets stunned the Los Angeles Rams to claim their first win of the 2020 NFL season! This win puts the Jacksonville Jaguars on the inside track to draft the highly coveted quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Drew Brees made his return from injury this weekend as the New Orleans Saints battled the Kansas City Chiefs, but Brees did not look good on the field and only completed 44% of his throws. Carson Wentz reportedly says he’s not a backup quarterback, but it doesn’t look like Jalen Hurts will relinquish the starting QB position in Philadelphia anytime this season. The Patriots have officially been eliminated from the playoffs, the Bears keep their playoff hopes alive, and Bills win the AFC for the first time in 25 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Chargers and Justin Herbert snuck a win past the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, despite questionable play calling on the part of Anthony Lynn. ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick is interviewing for the open General Manager positions in both Houston and Detroit, but his best option might be to stay in the broadcasting booth. There is only one game this weekend that features two teams north of .500 and that’s between the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints. Plus, the guys open up The GM Shuffle Mail Bag and preview the biggest games in week 15 of the NFL season. All that and more on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Washington Football Team’s defense has played spectacularly their last four games, making them the clear favorites to win the NFC East. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles stunned the New Orleans Saints on Sunday and head coach Doug Pederson hasn’t committed to who will be the team’s starting quarterback moving forward. Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Baily missed 4 field goals against Tampa Bay, Aaron Rodgers is now the MVP favorite, and the Steelers are shell of their former selves. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday Sports Illustrated released an exposé on interim GM for the Houston Texans Jack Easterby’s rise to power. Many claims are made in the article, but the most startling revelation is that someone in Houston has a vendetta towards Jack Easterby. Carson Wentz will not start against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, but the bigger issue is how the Philadelphia Eagles are going to fix their quarterback situation. Kyler Murray is struggling in Arizona, the Miami Dolphins look to stuns the Kansas City Chiefs, and Rutgers University has the greatest fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices