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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 could with the success and credibility they bring to the podcast audience.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to the ESPN's report detailing Bill Belichick's offseason search for an HC job including: Robert Kraft's comments to Arthur Blank, Belichick not making the top 3 candidates and Rich McCay's power in the Falcons' organization. Plus, the guys discuss the latest NFL Draft news and Michael's top defensive prospects.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Ben Wilson break down the latest draft news including the looming tampering punishment for the Atlanta Falcons, the best strategy for the Minnesota Vikings and Adam Schefter telling Commanders fans to buy their Jayden Daniels jersey. Plus, the guys get into a pair of unhappy WRs in Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins. Michael also reacts to lucrative extensions for Colts DT DeForest Buckner and Eagles WR Devonta Smith.
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2On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Ben Wilson break down the latest NFL Draft news and rumors as we are two weeks away from round 1. Plus, Michael shares his thoughts on the Giants QB dilemma, the difficulty in evaluating Drake Maye and which teams are most likely to trade up or down in the draft. The guys also hit a flurry of extensions across the league, the NFL game in Brazil and the death of controversial sports figure OJ Simpson.
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Michael Lombardi and Stormy Buonantony break down the Texans trade for Stefon Diggs and what's next for the Buffalo Bills. On The GM Shuffle, Michael and Femi Abebefe analyze the top of the draft, talking strategy and guarding secrets in the building. Plus, the guys take a first look at DraftKings NFL win totals.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe discuss the Jets trade for DE Haason Reddick and how it ties into the loss of Bryce Huff. Plus, the guys break down Jadeveon Clowney signing with the Panthers and Dak Prescott's future in Dallas. Michael ends the pod talking more NFL draft strategy and predicts how many QBs will be selected in the first round.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the 2024 QB Class as Pro Days wrap up across the country. The guys break down Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and the rest of the potential first round QBs. Plus, Michael shares his thoughts on the new kickoff rules and "The Dynasty" documentary.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down some of the comments coming from the opening days of the annual NFL League Meeting in Orlando. Plus, Michael shares his thoughts on the Titans trade for CB L'Jarius Sneed, the remaining NFL free agents and if teams should be listening to Jim Harbaugh's praise of QB JJ McCarthy.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Caleb Williams' pro day and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s decision not to work out. Plus, Michael responds to Kenny Pickett feeling "confident" in the way he handled his exit from Pittsburgh. The guys also discuss the Giants' interest in JJ McCarthy and if the team should replace Daniel Jones with a Rookie QB from this Draft Class.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Justin Fields trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers and what the compensation means for the league's evaluation of the QB. Plus, the guys discuss the latest drama between Stefon Diggs and the Bills, Aaron Donald's legacy, and more NFL news from the weekend.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the biggest signings since Tuesday's pod - including: Calvin Ridley to the Titans, Danielle Hunter to the Texans and Derrick Henry to the Ravens. Plus, the guys analyze the Cowboys inactivity in free agency, what's next for the Vikings, lies coming out of Chicago and the malpractice in the Panthers organization.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the top signings so far in NFL free agency including: Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons, Russell Wilson to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saquon Barkley to the Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Burns traded to the New York Giants, Chris Jones' new deal with the Kansas City Chiefs and much more.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Bills' flurry of roster moves yesterday and what it means for their Super Bowl window. Plus, the guys discuss the official end of the Russell Wilson era in Denver and where the trade ranks among the all-time worst in NFL history. Michael ends the show by sharing the latest he's heard on the market for Kirk Cousins and Justin Fields as well as his thoughts on Daniel Jones the Giants' reported "buyers remorse."
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe respond to backlash from criticism of Antonio Pierce that was taken out-of-context. Michael also reacts to the top stories coming from last week's NFL combine in Indy. Plus, the guys update Mike Evans' new deal in Tampa, the 49ers DC decision, Mecole Hardman bashing the Jets and Eliot Wolf calling out the Patriots "hard-ass" culture under Belichick.
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In this clip from "The Lombardi Line" on VSiN hosts Michael Lombardi and Stormy Buonantony put a bow on the 2023-24 NFL season with division-by-division "Exit Interviews." Michael breaks down which teams reached their potential, who fell short of expectations and what the focus of the offseason needs to be for each squad.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe take a peak behind-the-curtain of what really goes down at the annual NFL Draft Combine in Indianapolis. Plus, the guys take a first look at the candidates to go at the top of April's draft.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Femi Abebefe and Michael Lombardi break down the market for Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson. The guys also react to the impact Big Dom DiSandro's suspension had on the Eagles. Plus, the latest on the 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator and the ridiculous comments from Raiders HC Antonio Pierce on Las Vegas' "recipe" to beat the Chiefs.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe begin the NFL offseason by breaking down the lies they've already heard across the league. Plus, the guys go over potential franchise tag candidates ahead of the window opening on Feb. 20th. Michael also reacts to Steve Wilks' firing in San Francisco and recaps his 2023-24 weekly awards.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Super Bowl LVIII. The guys discuss Mahomes' legacy, the Chiefs dynasty and what the 49ers need to do to get over the hump. Plus, Michael hands out his final awards of the season and looks ahead at way too early Super Bowl futures for next season.
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On The GM Shuffle, Michael and Femi update the action at Media Row in Las Vegas. Plus, the guys share their official predictions for Super Bowl LVIII. The guys also break down who should be the next Cowboys DC, Eliot Wolf taking over the Patriots and Mark Murphy's pending departure from Green Bay.
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On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe kick off Super Bowl week from Media Row in Las Vegas. Plus, the guys break down the coordinator hires from around the league and update the reason why Dan Quinn landed the Commanders job. Michael analyzes the coaching battles for Super Bowl LVIII including Andy Reid vs Kyle Shanahan and the problems each team's DC will have to solve.
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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