The GM Shuffle

The Los Angeles Rams were finally able to rid their books of Jared Goff’s contract by trading for Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. The cost for the Rams to acquire, pay, and ultimately dump Goff may never be matched again. There have also been rumors regarding a trade for Kirk Cousins between the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, which is a deal the Vikings should make is they want to get out of “cap-room jail.” Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine was fired by the Packers, Mitch Trubisky could leave the Chicago Bears, and Troy Aikman gets into an unlikely feud. All that and more on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deshaun Watson has officially asked the Houston Texans to trade him to a different team, but it’s important to remember that it’s the franchise, not Watson, who holds all the bargaining leverage. The quarterback carousel for 2021 has already begun and this offseason could change the NFL quarterbacking landscape with Matthew Stafford, Ben Roethlisberger, Jimmy Garoppolo and more all on the table. The Green Bay Packers have fired their Special Teams coach, Jason Witten retires and the Texans hire David Culley as their new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

New York Jets Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams cost his team the game on Sunday, but anyone who believes the Jets purposefully lost needs to find another conspiracy theory. Doug Pederson finally made the decision to bench Carson Wentz during the Philadelphia Eagles loss to the Green Bay Packers, but that still doesn’t fix the teams glaring problems on both offense and defense. The Los Angeles Rams take first place in the NFC West, Baker Mayfield was lights out against the Tennessee Titans, and the guys exam the failed return of Mitch Trubisky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is going to be forced to make a decision on the future of Doug Pederson as the teams head coach. This week the guys break down the biggest potential coaching jobs that are going to be up for grabs in the offseason and preview the biggest games for week 13. They also open up The GM Shuffle Mail Bag to answer your questions and breakdown a key matchup between the Cleveland Browns and the Tennessee Titans. Do you have a question for The GM Shuffle? If so, you can email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a long holiday weekend the guys break down the biggest NFL news including the firing of Detroit Lions Head Coach & General Manager Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn, along with the release of Jacksonville Jaguars GM David Caldwell. Plus, although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 7-5 record, the partnership between Bruce Arians and Tom Brady isn’t working and one of them needs to leave the franchise next offseason. Anthony Lynn continues to make terrible in-game decisions for the Los Angeles Chargers, the Las Vegas Raiders continue to struggle, and the Brian Flores isn’t considering Tua Tagovailoa’s durability. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our new segment “Now Is Not The Time To Not Say,” Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians shared sharp criticism directed at his starting quarterback Tom Brady after a big loss on Monday Night Football. The guys preview the biggest games for week 12 including every Thanksgiving matchup and a pivotal Sunday game between the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts. And in honor of Thanksgiving The GM Shuffle finally settles the age old debate – Sauce vs. Gravy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Miami Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa to “create momentum” against the Denver Broncos, but Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores assured that Tua will remain the starter going forward. Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a season ending injury over the weekend, proving that the Bengals number 1 priority should be protecting their quarterbacks. Both the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers lost in overtime, Carson Wentz is a broken quarterback, and Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to another victory with a vintage game-winning drive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tense confrontation eventually led New York Giants head coach Joe Judge to fire his Offensive Line coach Marc Colombo, which is ultimately the right decision for the Giants. The guys open up The GM Shuffle Mail Bag to answer two questions; the first regarding slow vs. fast defenses and the second regarding the Lions inability to win. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are looking to avoid a season sweep by the Las Vegas Raiders, The Indianapolis Colts play a season defining game against the Green Bay Packers, and ESPN could not have made the NBA draft more boring. All that and more on this weeks The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Arizona Cardinals won a nail-biter against the Buffalo Bills when quarterback Kyler Murray threw a last second Hail Mary to DeAndre Hopkins. The Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks, significantly lowering any chance Russell Wilson has to win MVP. Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins beat Justin Herbert and the Chargers, the Philadelphia Eagles go 0-9 on third downs, and Michael Lombardi is turned into a Simpsons character. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys give out their midseason awards for the 2020 NFL Season, including a new argument on how the MVP should be decided. Drew Brees defended his arm strength, but it’s Alvin Kamara who has covered up a lot of Brees’ decline. Tua Togavailoa and Justin Herbert square off for the first time this weekend, Jared Goff needs to have a good game against the Seahawks, and only a few coaches know how to make in-game adjustments. All that and more on this week 10 preview of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season One of The Edge: Houston Astros, presented by Cadence13 and Prologue Projects, follows best-selling Astroball author Ben Reiter as he investigates the cheating scandal that tarnished the Houston Astros’ World Series 2017 win. Through original interviews with key figures in the scandal, Reiter gets to the bottom of what happened, who’s to blame, and why the scandal enraged the sports world more than any other in recent memory. He also answers the biggest question of all: What drove the most forward-thinking organization in the history of sports not just to the edge … but over it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints pressured Tom Brady throughout their game on Sunday Night Football, humiliating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in prime time. Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has become a liability and his team’s offense is broken, but can it be fixed before it’s too late? Seattle’s offense is good, but their defense is bad, and when Russell Wilson isn’t perfect it will cost the team games. Anthony Lynn and the LA Chargers continues to lose close games, Tua Tagovailoa looked good in his second start, and the guys pay tribute to Jeopardy host and television icon Alex Trebek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Green Bay Packers decided not to trade for Will Fuller which means they’ll stay competitive, but aren’t necessarily a Super Bowl favorite. A number of coaching positions will open up for the 2021 NFL season, but some of those jobs are more attractive than others. DK Metcalf has made an immediate impact on the NFL and this week the guys open up “The GM Shuffle Mail Bag” to answer exactly why he’s playing so well. The Buffalo Bills have a tough matchup, Javon Wims was only suspended two games, and Tom Brady squares off against Drew Brees for what could possibly be the final time. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chicago Bears lost an OT thiller against the New Orleans Saints, but that wasn’t the game’s biggest story as Bears’ WR Javon Wims threw haymakers at Saints DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson during the third quarter. The Pittsburgh Steelers remain undefeated after exposing the Baltimore Ravens inability to drop-back pass. This weekend saw two major upsets as the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Tennessee Titans and the Minnesota Vikings ran all over the Green Bay Packers. The LA Chargers still can’t close out games, Tua Tagovailoa gets his first NFL win, and the Philadelphia Eagles are the best team in the NFC East at 3-4-1. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Cowboys are making roster changes prior to the November 3rd NFL trade deadline, which should ultimately help their locker room. Odell Beckham Jr is out for the season, but the Cleveland Browns should still be able to make the playoffs. Tua Tagovailoa is set to make his first NFL start this weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, and the betting lines for the New York Jets game against the Kansas City Chiefs is absolutely absurd. The GM Shuffle is happy to welcome to the show Tim Livingston, host of the amazing new podcast “Whistleblower” which profiles the biggest scandal in the history of the NBA. You won’t want to miss this exclusive interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New England Patriots are off to their worse start of the Bill Belichick era and Cam Newton does not look comfortable in the pocket. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking better and better each week and Tom Brady is returning to his old form at just the right moment. The Steelers remain undefeated, The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers, the Dallas Cowboys suffer another debilitating loss. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles came back to beat the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, which isn’t impressive. Tua Tagovailoa has officially been named the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, news which ultimately shouldn’t come as a surprise to Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Dallas Cowboys have been mediocre for decades and the root of the problem is Jerry Jones. The Pittsburgh Steelers go on the road for a tough matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Antonio Brown could join the Seattle Seahawks, and a number of teams could be interested in trading for Sam Darnold in the offseason. All that and more on this Week 7 preview of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers had trouble in Tampa Bay after the Buccaneers stifling defense wreaked havoc on the Green Bay front line. The analytical side of football is creating unnecessary two-point conversion attempts and it’s directly costing teams needed wins. The Browns lost to the Steelers, the Jets continue their tanking, and the Atlanta Falcons finally gained their first win of the season. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL Deadline is less than 3 weeks away and this year more than ever teams will be eager to sell off assets. Le’Veon Bell was released by the New York Jets and Adam Gase is the perfect coach in terms of tanking for Trevor Lawrence. The GM Shuffle is happy to welcome sports journalist and host of the Cadence13’s docu-series “The Edge: Houston Astros,” Ben Reiter to the show! Ben is here to discuss the Houston Astros cheating scandal that emerged in the wake of their 2017 World Series championship. You won’t want to this this exclusive interview along with game previews for week 6 and how player injuries will affect weekend matchups! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an 0-5 start to their season, the Atlanta Falcons have fired both Head Coach Dan Quinn and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff. The Dallas Cowboys got a big win against the New York Giants on Sunday, but lost franchise quarterback Dak Prescott after a devastating ankle injury. The Las Vegas Raiders won a shootout against the Kansas City Chiefs, Philip Rivers needs to be benched, and the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been benched by head coach Ron Rivera, which isn’t shocking considering Haskins poor work ethic. Bill O’Brien has been fired by the Houston Texans after an 0-4 start to the season, but the emotional culture he built with the team was never built to last. The NFC East may be the worst division in history, Joe Burrow faces off against Lamar Jackson, and Mike give’s his official betting picks for Week 5. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Browns managed to put up 49-points against the Dallas Cowboys, which only highlights the fall of the NFC East. Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came back to erase a 17-point deficit against a young Chargers team, but it was really head coach Anthony Lynn who lost the game for Los Angeles. The New York Giants’ record since 2017 is now 12-40, Justin Herbert has the potential to be a great quarterback, and the Las Vegas Raiders blame their losing streak on the difficulty of their schedule. All that and more on the Week 4 recap of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL has officially postponed the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers & Tennessee Titans after members of the Titans tested positive for Covid-19. The New York Giants are 12-39 since 2017 and that didn’t happen by accident. This week, Mike breaks down the leadership mistakes that has led to the organization’s downfall. The Indianapolis Colts & Chicago Bears are trying to prove they’re legitimate playoff contenders, The Philadelphia 76ers hire Doc Rivers as their new head coach, and Mike gives his official betting picks for week 4 of the NFL Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Falcons blew another double digit lead as Chicago Bears backup quarterback Nick Foles led an improbable comeback after replacing the struggling Mitch Trubisky. The Philadelphia Eagles tied the Cincinnati Bengals and the blame shouldn’t fall solely on just Doug Pederson or Carson Wentz. The Buffalo Bills showed determination to beat the Los Angeles Rams, the Lions snap their losing streak, and Russell Wilson has officially been unleashed by the Seattle Seahawks. All that and more on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Father Time may finally be catching up to Drew Brees, who despite his stat line, has been underperforming all season. The marquee matchup on Monday Night Football isn’t just the battle between Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson, but rather the two best kickers in the NFL. The “Trevor Lawrence Sweepstakes” have officially begun and the guys analyze which teams are most likely to land the top college quarterback in 2021 NFL draft. The Philadelphia Eagles are rapidly declining, the Dallas Cowboys have a tough game against the Seattle Seahawks, and Mike offers the best tips and tricks to betting NFL games this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Cowboys completed an epic comeback against an Atlanta Falcons team who is struggling to find an identity. Carson Wentz was booed at Lincoln Financial Field despite no fans in the stadium and Sean McVay once again proves he is one of the best coaches in the NFL. Anthony Lynn and the LA Chargers needed a better game plan to beat the Kansas City Chiefs despite a huge NFL debut by their young quarterback Justin Herbert. The Houston Texans fall to the Baltimore Ravens, the Buffalo Bills had one of the week’s best game plans, and teams don’t necessarily need a kicker with a monster leg to win games. All that and more on this week’s GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over one year ago The GM Shuffle declared that Saquon Barkley’s pass blocking will become a glaring problem for the New York Giants, which is now more and more evident with each game Barkley plays. The future of Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, and Sam Darnold are on the line this year and each quarterback needs to prove that they can lead their franchises past this season. Big Ten Football is back, Mike gives his picks for week 2 and the guys profile the most intriguing games to watch this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady has made his official debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he looked uncomfortable. The Washington Football Team erased a 17-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, whose offensive line gave up eight sacks. Aaron Rodgers shined in week 1 and Minnesota Vikings fans should be worried about the team’s defense going forward. “Minshew Mania: 2.0” is here, Dan Quinn is an eternal optimist, and the Arizona Cardinals upset the San Francisco 49ers. All that and more on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jalen Ramsey and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a record breaking contract extension which makes him the first defensive back in NFL history to sign a deal worth over $100 million, but the LA Rams will still finish third in the NFC West. Some analysts are saying that Josh Allen could be in the MVP conversation this season, which couldn’t be further from reality. Von Miller could be out for the season, the guys preview Week 1 of the season and discuss the best lines from Tony Sopranos. All that and more on the GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Alvin Kamara contract rumors swirling about in recent days it’s important to remember Mike’s golden rule: “Every source has an agenda.” Jacksonville has removed two of their best players from their roster in hopes of a better future, but it’s going to take a complete organizational overhaul for anything to really change for the Jaguars. Final roster cuts carry big implications for Fantasy Football owners, the Cincinnati Bengals smartly extend Joe Mixon’s contract, and the guys talk to Mike Palm – Vice President of Operations for the D, Golden Gate and Circa in Las Vegas. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to It Was Said, a 10-episode limited documentary series looking back on some of the most powerful, impactful and timeless speeches in American history. Join Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling author-historian, Jon Meacham, Peabody-nominated C13Originals Studios and HISTORY, as we take you through 10 speeches. Season One of It Was Said draws on a selection of speeches from powerful figures in history like Martin Luther King, Jr., Ronald Reagan, JFK, RFK, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Lewis, Edward R. Murrow, and Barbara Jordan. Meacham will offer expert insight and analysis into their origins, the orator, the context of the times they were given, why they are still relevant today, and the importance of never forgetting them. Each episode of this documentary podcast series will also bring together some of the top historians, authors and journalists relevant to each respective speech and figure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jadeveon Clowney is still a free agent, but unless he lowers his asking price no team is going to pick him up before the start of the 2020 NFL Season. Seven time Pro-Bowl Safety Earl Thomas was released by the Baltimore Ravens this week after yet another altercation with teammates. The Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills have quarterback concerns and while Cam Newton is running away with the starting job for the New England Patriots. Aldon Smith makes his return to the NFL, Tua Tagovailoa is showing improvement in Miami, and Brett Brown is fired by the Philadelphia 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Training Camp is well underway and teams are starting to make tough decisions, but if there is one piece of advice to adhere to this preseason – don’t believe the stories coming out of camp. Gerald McCoy was released by the Dallas Cowboys, but it’s merely a procedural move to open up a roster spot for the team. Dez Bryant is working out with the Ravens, Joey Bosa supports Melvin Ingram’s holdout, and Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid needs to lose weight. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More uncertainty surrounds College Football as both the PAC-12 and Big Ten cancel their Fall seasons, but if that happens it could pave the way for the NFL to play games on Saturdays. NFL Training Camp is underway and there are interesting developments coming from several teams and the Washington Football Team may have hinted at their new name on social media. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle! Follow us on Instagram - @TheGMShuffle, @MlombardiNFL, @Adnansvirk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More and more players are electing to not participate in the 2020 NFL season prior to the league's opt-out deadline; many of whom wouldn't have made teams in the first place. With training camp well under way, the starting quarterback job for a number of teams is starting to heat up! Alex Smith and Ben Roethlisberger are almost healthy, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is buying the XFL, and the guys send their well-wishes to NFL legend Howard Mudd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLB season is in jeopardy after multiple players on the Miami Marlins tested positive for COVID-19. This could be a concern for the NFL’s season, but as Mike points out, the two sports operate in completely different ways. Jamal Adams finally gets his wish to leave the New York Jets as he’s traded away to the Seattle Seahawks in a blockbuster deal. Antonio Browns unofficially unretires, the football team in Washington will be called the “Washington Football Team,” and Dont'a Hightower becomes fifth Patriots player to opt out of 2020 NFL season. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices