The GM Shuffle

The MLB’s season is in jeopardy after negotiations between the owners and the Players Association broke down. The NFC East has seen a lot of change this offseason, so the guys break down over/under on the division and how the public is betting. Sopranos’ creator David Chase may have accidentally revealed the true fate of Tony Soprano, so the guys rank the best five episodes that the series ever produced! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike shares stories about how Al Davis and Bill Walsh would have handled this critical moment in America. The NBA is reopening and the coaches will face numerous challenges trying to get their players motivated and conditioned before the season resumes. It’s never too early to start thinking about how to win money in the 2020 NFL season and the guys break down how to bet the over/under in the NFC South. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL’s official statement regarding the death of George Floyd garnered backlash from some of the league’s top players. Because of the ongoing pandemic, the NFL’s salary cap is going to take a massive hit and teams will need to adjust in order to stay competitive. Joe Burrow is the projected frontrunner for Offensive Rookie of the Year, but literally don’t bet on him. The XFL is being auctioned off in August, and the guys talk about their favorite Jack Nicholson movies. Follow Mike on Instagram - @MlombardiNFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many fans around the league believe that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a Super Bowl ready team, but the reality is that they are not quite ready to compete yet. A proposed rule change to the onside kick could allow teams the option of attempting to convert a fourth-and-15 play from their own 25-yard line, but this could create more problems than it fixes. Reggie Bush says that paying college athletes could “destroy some people,” Dak Prescott is still trying to navigate a new contract with the Dallas Cowboys, and ESPN is producing a 9-episode docuseries about Tom Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Proposed changes to the Rooney Rule isn’t how the NFL is going to fix it’s diversity problem. The arrest of the Giants’ DeAndre Baker will present a test for how the NFL handles players under the new CBA agreement. The 2020 ‘Coach of Year’ odds have been released by Las Vegas and the guys break down exactly how to bet on the award. ESPN’s ‘The Last Dance’ has now concluded, the Sopranos Dictionary is a thing of wonder, and the guys open up The GM Shuffle Mail Bag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have become Super Bowl contenders with the addition of Tom Brady, but they’re not going to be as good as some people think. Caesars Sportsbook has Patrick Mahomes as the favorite to win the 2020 NFL MVP award, but he’s not the quarterback to bet on to make money. Cam Newtown is still looking for a home, the Jacksonville Jaguars are a mess, and The Last Dance only shows one side of Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020 NFL Schedule has officially been released and next season offers a number of can’t miss matchups. Jaguars GM David Caldwell has officially confirmed that star RB Leonard Fournette will be playing in Jacksonville next season after weeks of trade rumors. Andy Dalton is officially joining the Dallas Cowboys, the guys remember the legacy of Don Shula, and David Chase has graced the world with a new “quarantine” inspired scene of the Sopranos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special episode of the GM Shuffle in partnership with Dell, Mike Lombardi details how to build a successful NFL franchise, and the parallels to running a business. From the four pillars of creating culture, to talent acquisition, to talent development, Lombardi will leverage his experience working alongside the game’s greatest leaders like Al Davis and Bill Belichick to explain key principles that lead to proven success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020 NFL draft is in the books and ESPN definitely has room for improvement when it comes to their coverage the event. The Philadelphia Eagles surprised everyone by drafting Jalen Hurts in the second round. The average NFL fan needs to be wary of “Draft Grades” because they illicit biases and false narratives. The New Orleans Saints continue to make smart moves, Trent Williams is traded to the San Francisco 49ers, and Luke Bryan is still singing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Full coverage and breakdown of the first round of Thurday's NFL Draft! Including the Green Bay Packers surprising decision to draft Jordan Love, CeeDee Lamb falling to the Dallas Cowboys, and Tua Tagovailoa joining the Miami Dolphins. All that and much more on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices