The GM Shuffle

The NFL has officially offered to eliminate its preseason entirely and institute the NFLPA’s suggested coronavirus testing program for players. This is a big step towards starting training camp next week, but the NFL still has a number of challenges to work through. Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans have agreed to a $50 million contract, which solidifies a one-dimensional offense for the team next season. Antonio Brown retires (again), Chris Jones thinks the Kansas City Chiefs can win five Super Bowls, and Fox Sports analyst Nick Wright wants to become a General Manager. All that and more on this week’s GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington’s longstanding “Redskins” nickname is officially being retired, but it will still take time for the franchise to decide on a new name. Jadeveon Clowney could sign with a number of different teams, but the New England Patriots won’t be one of them. Myles Garrett is getting a major payday, the Big Ten & Pac-12 have moved to “conference-only” schedules, and Alex Rodriguez & Jennifer Lopez want to buy the New York Mets. All that and more on this week’s GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Origins is back! James Andrew Miller brings you behind the scenes of the Cameron Crowe classic that put us on the bus with Stillwater and taught us what life on the road with a Rock-n-Roll band was all about - not to mention adolescent love and heartbreak. Come join Jim as he brings the band back together and sits down with the cast, starting with the writer and director himself, Cameron Crowe - plus Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Zooey Deschanel, Jimmy Fallon, rock stars Peter Frampton & Nancy Wilson, and more. It's all happening. Don't miss it. ALMOST FAMOUS now available on Digital and Blu-Ray from Paramount Home Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A truly great player can never be overpaid, which is the case for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs as they agree on a record-breaking extension for the young quarterback. The 2020 Preseason may be in jeopardy, but it’s the regular season that has owners worried. The Washington Redskins may change their name, DeSean Jackson is in deep trouble, and Mike breaks down how the Broadway play “Hamilton” can be a valuable teaching tool for professional coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Newtown signed a team friendly deal with the New England Patriots this week; a deal that makes sense for both sides and once again makes the Patriots the favorites to win the AFC East. Antonio Brown is looking to make his comeback in the NFL and the Tampa Buccaneers could be a perfect fit for the former Pittsburgh Steeler. Mike pays tribute to legendary O-line coach Joe Bugel, whose impact on the NFL will not be forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Due to the worldwide pandemic, the NFL season will have to look at other leagues that have reopened as a blueprint for their upcoming season. Chris Simms has released his list for the top 40 quarterbacks in the NFL and there are a few surprises. Jamal Adams has officially requested a from the New York Jets, Dak Prescott officially signs his franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys, and Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff officially puts his foot in his mouth. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Rob Gronkowski is coming out of retirement to join Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but don’t expect him to be the game-changing offensive player he was for the New England Patriots. Of the four mistakes an organization can make when evaluating talent, “impatience” might be the worst one. There are several players across the league that are officially on the trading block and Mike responds to Boomer Esiason’s latest criticism. The GM Shuffle will be back on Friday, April 24th to recap the first round of Thursday NFL draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Hope, Through History with Jon Meacham. This limited series explores some of the most historic and trying times in American History, and how this nation dealt with these moments, the impact of these moments and how we came through these moments a unified nation. Season One takes a look at critical moments around the 1918 Flu Pandemic, the Great Depression, World War II, the polio epidemic and the Cuban Missile Crisis.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being criticized by Boomer Esiason regarding Tua Tagovailoa’s injury concerns, Mike explains exactly why NFL fans need to know about a player’s injury history when evaluating talent. Peter King has the New England Patriots trading up to pick Tua Togovailoa in his latest mock draft, Jamal Adams wants an extension, Odell Beckham Jr. will not be leaving Cleveland, and the guys preview the Thursday’s NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tua Tagovailoa is still the biggest question mark of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers made Christian McCaffery the highest paid running back in NFL history, but he still may not be worth the money. The LA Rams continue to shoot themselves in the foot, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could consider trading OJ Howard, and they guys discuss the untimely passing of former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd McShay doesn’t think Jarrett Stidham is ready to lead the Patriots, but his opinion is based off of one game. A top 10 team in the NFL draft failed Tua Tagovailoa’s physical due to multiple injuries affecting the former Alabama quarterback. The guys preview the first 10 picks in the NFL draft, ESPN is still trying to figure out their Monday Night Football lineup, and Tom Brady goes on Howard Stern for an exclusive interview. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL is officially adding two more teams to their playoff schedule, which will be great for the league. Tua Tagovailoa has been “fully cleared” to participate in the NFL draft, but with one big caveat. Meanwhile the other top QB prospects are trying to raise their draft value, the guys preview the first 10 picks, and there are still several free agency questions that need to be answered. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady’s decision to go to Tampa Bay was solidified for a number of reasons, but most importantly he needed to leave the culture that he helped create in New England. Cam Newton was released by the Carolina Panthers and there are still a few teams that could use him on their roster. Peyton Manning turned down a lucrative Monday Night Football contract, PJ Walker gets a gig in the NFL, and the guys offer some recommendations for shows to watch while being quarantined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being released by the Los Angeles Rams, Todd Gurley immediately signed with the Atlanta Falcons on a one year deal. The Jacksonville Jaguars traded Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears where he’ll compete for the starting quarterback job alongside Mitchell Trubisky. Darius Slay Jr joins the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas resigns Amari Cooper, and Jimmy Graham somehow keeps getting paid. All that and much more NFL free agency news on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on a contract that will give the quarterback roughly $30 million a year. Phillip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts also agreed to a one year, $25 million dollar payout. DeAndre Hopkins is heading to the Arizona Cardinals, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a heist when they traded Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills, and Teddy Bridgewater finally gets his payday with the Carolina Panther. All that and more free agency news on today’s The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning Tom Brady announced that he will not be resigning with the New England Patriots after 20 seasons with the organization, marking the end to one of the NFL’s most historic eras. On this special bonus episode, the guys break down exactly what happened and speculate as to where Tom Brady will sign this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a lot of speculation for where some of the top free-agents in the NFL will sign this offseason and to help sort through the mess The GM Shuffle presents, “Name That Team!” Al Michaels is a legendary broadcaster, but could ESPN really make a “trade” to get him on their network? A number of teams are in play for the Tom Brady sweepstakes, COVID-19 is affecting the world of sports, and the NFL should start a “Rivalry Week.” All that and more on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tua Tagovailoa’s draft stock is in doubt because of the hip injury he sustained at Alabama last season. Tom Brady will become a free agent this month and San Francisco could prove to nice landing spot for the veteran quarterback. The Andy Dalton trade rumors are starting to swirl, Spike Lee and the New York Knicks are beefing, and the Detroit Lions need a new owner. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the Chicago Bears, the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants were all asked this week about their starting quarterback positions going into the offseason and each team came up with a different answer. Tom Brady hits free agency next month and the Tennessee Titans could be a fit for the aging superstar. The NFLPA is set to vote on a new collective bargaining agreement and the bottom line for any vote is potential revenue. In the boxing world, Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder and sang “American Pie” to celebrate. Plus, the guys open The GM Shuffle Mail Bag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Houston Astros Scandal has rocked the sports world and to break down exactly what happened is Ben Reiter of Sports Illustrated. Ben will be the host and writer of a new Cadence13 sports docuseries, that will focused on the Houston Astros cheating scandal, which is set to launch this summer. Former Carolina Panther’s tight end Greg Olsen has signed with the Seattle Seahawks, former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr has been officially pardoned, and Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein is stepping down. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2019-2020 NFL season may be over, but The GM Shuffle rolls on throughout the offseason! Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers have officially parted ways, but Rivers’ playing days are far from over. Tom Brady is testing free agency and the one team he WON’T sign with is the Dallas Cowboys. The XFL is back, Taysom Hill wants to become a franchise QB, and Joe Judge’s coaching staff raises questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After two decades, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid finally won a championship behind the stellar play of Patrick Mahomes. Plus, Jimmy Garoppolo didn’t lose Super Bowl LIV for the San Francisco 49ers and to think so is a lazy narrative. Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s halftime was incredible, Jimmy G has a doppelgänger, and Tom Brady is being courted by Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders. All that and more on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The big game is finally here! On this episode, the guys preview everything that you’ll need to know going into Super Bowl LIV and discuss the best Prop Bets for the game that will guarantee that you win money! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Browns are changing their personnel to reflect an analytic approach to football, but they’re still lacking a “football mind.” Roger Goodell says the Rooney Rule should be reevaluated, but the NFL should actually reevaluate how it educates prospective coaches. Plus, who are the real X-Factors for this year’s Super Bowl? The guys discuss on this special episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Mahomes could become the first $200+ million contract in NFL history. Kyle Shannan explains why the San Francisco 49ers passed on Mahomes at the NFL combine. Ahead of Super Bowl LIV, The GM Shuffle is previewing the coaching staffs of both the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Plus, the great Dante Scarnecchia decides to call it a career and Houston Texans’ head coach Bill O’Brien adds General Manager to his official title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Browns have hired Andrew Berry as their new general manager, making him the youngest GM in the NFL. The Los Angeles Chargers have decided to move on from franchise quarterback Philip Rivers. The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs have built their defenses differently, which will affect their game plans for Super Bowl LIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sports world is struggling with the loss of Kobe Bryant, who left an indelible mark on the game of basketball. It’s a tale of two offensive as The GM Shuffle previews what the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will have to do get the football into the endzone. Plus, Super Bowl LIV has thousands of prop bets available, creating some fun and interesting wagers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eli Manning is retiring after 16 seasons with the New York Giants, but there are a multiple reasons why he shouldn’t be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur still can’t figure out why his team loss in the NFC Championship, but the only person he should blame is himself. The Cincinnati Bengals are still deciding on who to draft with their #1 pick, the Cleveland Browns still need a General Manager, and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes somehow got invited to the Pro Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to their first Super Bowl in 50 years and Patrick Mahomes has changed the NFL landscape for the foreseeable future. Teams will have to building their defenses with one thought in mind – “How do they stop Mahomes?” Matt LaFleur was in way over his head on Sunday as the San Francisco 49ers crushed the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC Championship. The Cincinnati Bengals are keeping their #1 pick in the NFL draft, and Jason Garrett officially joins the New York Giants as their offensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The war between analytics and football people is pointless. The real challenge is finding someone who can properly understand the data, and then make the right decisions in how to deploy it. NFL teams are filling out their assistant coaching personnel and Jason Garrett may resurrect his career with the New York Giants. The conference championship games are locked in and we preview which teams will have the best chance of going to the Super Bowl. Plus, Seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Luke Kuechly announced this week that he will be retiring from the NFL at age 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tennessee Titans are heading to the AFC Championship after upsetting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. The Kansas City Chiefs rally from 24-0 to beat Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans. The Minnesota Vikings never stood a chance, the Seattle Seahawks almost came back to the beat the Green Bay Packers, and the Cleveland Browns have found a new head coach. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL coaching carousel continues as the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Carolina Panthers fill their head coaching vacancies. Josh McDaniels is still looking for a head coaching job, but the Cleveland Browns might not be his ideal landing spot. Tua Tagovailoa has decided to enter the NFL draft, Josh Allen needs to improve his accuracy, and the Minnesota Vikings are hoping to upset the San Francisco 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tennessee Titans exposed the New England Patriots on Saturday and Tom Brady’s future with the organization is in doubt. To the surprise of everyone, the Minnesota Vikings stunned the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Buffalo Bills lose to the Houston Texans, the Seattle Seahawks beat a Wentz-less Philadelphia Eagles, and Jason Garrett has been officially fired by the Dallas Cowboys. All that and more on this week’s episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman gave a press conference that inspire zero confidence for the franchise’s future. The Cleveland Browns are in search of a new head coach and general manager, which leaves owner Jimmy Haslam with limited options. Jacoby Brissett won’t be the Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback next year, Tom Brady could leave New England, and the guys preview every playoff game happening this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New England Patriots are locked in as the #3 seed in the AFC after a stunning defeat to the Miami Dolphins. Now that the NFL regular season is finished, there are several coaches who will have to start looking for a new job. The Tennessee Titans are playoff bound, Clemson and LSU made it to the championship, and Mike remembers his friend Carly McCord. Follow us on Instagram - @TheGMShuffle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 16 is in the books and the playoff picture in the NFL is nearly set! The guys run through each playoff bound team and analyze each potential postseason matchup in January. Philadelphia got a huge win over the Dallas Cowboys and now control their destiny, and there are a number of NFL head coaches who are on the chopping block. What decisions will teams like the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons make in the offseason? Find out on this week’s show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Coughlin has been fired by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan as he tries to set a new tone for his franchise. Matt Rhule says that he’s not opposed to a coaching job in the NFL after turning around Baylor’s football program. The Oakland Raiders need to move away from Derek Carr, Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn are staying in Detroit, and the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles go head-to-head to determine who will win the NFC East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jameis Winston is making a case that Tampa Bay Buccaneers should resign him in the offseason. The Los Angeles Rams got duped by the Dallas Cowboys and lost any chance to make the NFL playoffs. Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders need part ways, the Atlanta Falcons upset the San Francisco 49ers, and the Texans take control of the AFC South. Follow us on Instagram - @TheGMShuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots fell into hot water this week, but the criticism towards them is invalid and misguided. Bill Belichick and Nick Saban are profiled in HBO’s new documentary, “The Art of Coaching,” which highlights their love for football and showcases how the game is in their blood. The Bears take on the Green Bay Packers, Joe Burrow is the best quarterback in college, and the CFB playoffs are set! Follow us on Instagram - @TheGMShuffle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints delivered what could be considered the game of the year! The New England Patriots lost, but it wasn’t the referees fault, it was the their inability to make big plays. Devlin Hodges wins again and the Pittsburgh Steelers are one step closer to an unlikely playoff birth. The Jets edge out Miami thanks for a game altering call, the Jacksonville Jaguars are in shambles, and the Baltimore Ravens win again! Follow us on Instagram - @TheGMShuffle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices