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Throughout his three-decade long career with the NFL, Michael Lombardi worked as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders alongside NFL legends including Bill Belichick, Bill Walsh and Al Davis. On The GM Shuffle, Lombardi and co-host Femi Abebefe will tackle a wide range of topics weekly within the world of the NFL and break down everything listeners and fans need to know about players, coaches, organizations, the draft, free agency, and all the NFL storylines in a way that only they can.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the latest on the contract negotiations for Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa and CeeDee Lamb as training camps kick off around the league. The guys also also go over Matthew Stafford's contract restructure, the latest episode of Giants Hard Knocks and more. Plus, Michael shares his Red & Blue Chip Edge Rushers.
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On The GM Shuffle, Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach joins hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe as training camps kick off around the league. Veach breaks down the process of drafting Patrick Mahomes and the QB's evolution as a player. Plus, he also discuses his working relationship with HC Andy Reid and what'll take for the Chiefs to make history with a three-peat.
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1On the GM Shuffle, Michael Lombardi talks about Brandon Aiyuk's trade request from the 49ers and Saquon Barkley's trade details to the Eagles. Plus, Lombardi reveals his Red & Blue linebackers.
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On The GM Shuffle, NBC Analyst and former NFL QB Chris Simms joins Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe to share his thoughts on the state of QB play in the NFL entering this season. Plus, Chris shares how he's seen the Giants organization evolve since he was a kid watching his dad win Super Bowls for New York.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down their takeaways from episode two of "Hard Knocks" with the New York Giants, including how Michael believes the organization should've handled re-signing Saquon Barkley. Plus, Lombardi reveals his Red & Blue Chip defensive backs.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to the first episode of "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants." Michael breaks down the fault in their team building and what they need to do to establish a strong culture. Plus, Lombardi reacts to his 76ers adding Paul George and re-signing Tyrese Maxey.
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On The GM Shuffle, Tone Digs of "The Pat McAfee Show" joins hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe to share his thoughts on the upcoming NFL season. Tone breaks down teams he's high on, some of his best bets for the upcoming season and his true feelings on the Steelers outlook. Plus, the guys chat about Tone's Pittsburgh fandom and early thoughts on Week 1.
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On The GM Shuffle, VSiN Betting Analyst Matt Youmans joins hosts Michael Lombardi for an early betting preview of the NFL season. The guys go over some of their best bets, what bookmakers are saying about the Super Bowl and which division races they're keeping an eye on. To get access to the VSiN NFL Betting Guide visit vsin.com/subcribe and use promo code "LOMBARDI" for a discounted price.
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On The GM Shuffle, Colts GM Chris Ballard joins hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe to break down Indy's offseason. Beginning with a heartbreaking loss to the Texans in Week 18 and going through the draft, free agency and what he's seen from the team so far in practice. Plus, Ballard shares what his job entails at this point in the year as well as his team building philosophies.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Femi Abebefe and Michael Lombardi break down what NFL teams can learn from Brad Stevens and the way the NBA Champion Boston Celtics were built. Plus, the guys debate who'll be the next QB to sign a new deal and update the Brandon Aiyuk contract sage. Michael also shares his take on the new rules for Comeback Player of the Year and the Broncos addition of David Shaw.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Trevor Lawrence's new $275M deal and the importance of this year in Jacksonville. The guys also mention Tee Higgins' signing of the franchise tender. Plus, former NFL QB and current analyst Phil Simms joins the show to share his thoughts on young quarterbacks and some great memories of his former HC, Bill Parcells.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down breaking news involving the NFL's tampering investigation of the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles. Plus, the Jets circus continues with Aaron Rodgers skipping mini camp. Michael also breaks down what we should be looking at when breaking down NFL QB contracts.
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On The GM Shuffle, longtime NFL coordinator and current Michigan DC Wink Martindale joins hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe. Wink discusses the transition from college to the NFL, the foundations of his defensive system and what it's like to go up against great QBs like Patrick Mahomes. Plus, Wink shares plenty of memories from his time in Oakland with Michael and more from his football career.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Femi Abebefe and Michael Lombardi break down minicamp absences and if they're an effective negotiating tactic. The guys also discuss the Jets' bungling of the Haason Reddick acquisition and Christian McCaffrey's new deal with the 49ers. Plus, Michael shares the problems he sees with the Miami Dolphins that could affect the upcoming season.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to Justin Jefferson's market-setting deal and speculate on what it could mean for the other WRs looking for contracts. Plus, ESPN NFL Analyst Booger McFarland joins the show to break down the teams he's been most impressed with through the draft and free agency.
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Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe analyze Jaylen Waddle's new deal and what it means for Tua's pending contract. And is Justin Jefferson available for a trade at the right price? The guys also get into the Bengals & 49ers WR rooms. Plus, Michael shares his take on the potential offseason overhaul and the Kansas City Chiefs' chances at a three-peat.
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On The GM Shuffle, NFL Network Analyst and former offensive lineman Brian Baldinger joins Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe to break down his impressions of teams this offseason including the Eagles, Dolphins, Jets and more. Plus, the guys get into which team will have the #1 pick in the 2025 draft and if Antonio Pierce will succeed in his first year as the full-time Raiders HC.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Cowboys' contract dilemmas along with Dak Prescott's comments at OTAs. Plus, the guys get into other storylines from this week including: Aaron Rodgers feeling the pressure, Justin Fields' chances at the starting job in Pittsburgh and Roger Goodell discussing a potential 18-game season.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the start of OTAs for NFL teams, including some news that Tua is with the Dolphins despite ongoing contract negotiations. Plus, the guys revisit offseason coaching changes, discuss the most important coordinator hires, head coaches that move the needle and the legacy of "Mr. Raider" Jim Otto.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to the NFL schedule release including marquee matchups, international games, the Thanksgiving and Christmas slate, as well as their early thoughts on Week 1. Plus, the guys break down Jared Goff's new deal and if the Lions will remain hungry after getting paid.
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great pod! love Mike and Femi! Love unfiltered commentary from 2 dudes not worried about getting hired/rehired into the NFL, or getting/keeping access to NFL players\Coaches.
Congratulations on 200 episodes!
enough with the Covid talk. It's their choice. doesn't concern you.
best podcast around. listen from North East England every episode with friends. perfect blend of NFL Sopranos references and the odd Wire reference. cant beat the GM shuffle
love the show
Thank God a new episode!!! Please don't take a week off again..
orange Gatorade mike
Way too many audio glitches and errors. Great pod but fix your shit
I'm in for a t shirt
skip skip skip... but I'm still not ever missing a show. love the show boys!
Only thing I would love for you to add would be 1 Fantasy evaluation. not a player who will do well, What position will man handle there opposition that week. It would be so helpful. example, The slot for S.D. is on lock down. or Vice versa.
Mike and Adnan always Hit'em with the Hein! This is "The Best" "real" football show there is. Mike please tell us more about the struggles and insight that you have on these teams. I love how you break games down. Kicking ass in my pool! I seriously cant get enough. I need 4-5 shows a week! And Baba-Booey to you!
like the podcasts mike. keep up good work
love the show