The GM Shuffle

On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the reasons behind the low scoring and poor offensive schemes around the league. Plus, Michael reacts to the news that Kyler Murray is back at practice, Anthony Richardson is out for the year and Caleb Williams wants equity in his future NFL team. The guys also analyze the eight teams sitting at 3-3 before previewing NFL Week 7's top games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the first losses for the 49ers and Eagles. Plus, the guys react to the wild-ending between the Bills and Giants, the Lions' impressive start, and inefficient red zone offenses across the league. At the end of the show, Michael reveals his award recipients for NFL Week 6 and pick for Cowboys-Chargers on Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the unstable situations facing Panthers' HC Frank Reich and Patriots' HC Bill Belichick. Plus, the guys discuss if the Vikings should consider trading Kirk Cousins after Justin Jefferson was placed on IR. Michael also reveals the five NFL teams that can win the Super Bowl and previews this weekend's top games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the reasons behind the Patriots' worst start since 2000. Plus, Michael shares his take on the impact of the Bills' mounting defensive injuries and Jonathan Taylor's new contract in Indy. The guys also react to Nathaniel Hackett's revenge vs the Broncos, the Steelers improbable comeback vs the Ravens and more injury updates from across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the New York Giants' costly error dealing with Daniel Jones' contract and what teams who drafted a QB in the 2021 class could learn from their mistake. Plus, the guys examine the potential fallout from the Bears historic losing streak ahead of their Thursday Night game vs the Commanders. Michael and Femi preview Cowboys-49ers and other top games from NFL Week 5 to end the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi & Femi Abebefe break down the Sunday Night Football game between the Chiefs & Jets before diving into the Bills dominant performance vs the Dolphins. Plus, Michael says the Bengals offense is broken and the Eagles aren't nearly as good as last year. The guys also break down the ending in Raiders-Chargers, the Steelers' disappointing loss to the Texans, Mac Jones' ineffectiveness vs the Cowboys, and Denver's comeback in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the QB situation in New York and the dilemma Robert Saleh is facing by continuing to start QB Zach Wilson. Plus, Michael grades the job each new head coach has done so far this season. The guys also analyze the keys to the Dolphins' early success and preview NFL Week 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the questionable coaching decisions to end the Steelers-Raiders & Chargers-Vikings games. Plus, they react to a historic blowout in Miami, offensive futility in New York and shocking upsets in Arizona & Jacksonville. The guys end the show with Michael's awards for Week 3 and a quick look at Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to the firestorm in Chicago surrounding Justin Fields' comments and DC Alan Williams' departure. Plus, the guys break down the Cam Akers trade to the Minnesota Vikings and the fallout from Nick Chubb's injury on Monday Night Football. Michael and Femi also share some of their best bets for the NFL Week 3 slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the biggests storylines from NFL Week 2 including Lamar Jackson's MVP-caliber performance, the massive 21-point comeback from the Giants and Brandon Staley's coaching malpractice in crunch time vs the Titans. Plus, the Patriots squander another late-game opportunity and Justin Fields' regresses again vs the Buccaneers. The guys also update injuries to Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley ADDRESS FOR AUTOGRAPHED BOOK (SELF ADDRESS RETURN ENVELOPE): MICHAEL LOMBARDI 810 ASBURY AVE SUITE 215 OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to Aaron Rodgers season-ending injury and look ahead to what it means for the Jets. Plus, Chris Jones reached a deal with the Chiefs and Michael isn't sure his holdout was worth it. The guys also preview the marquee matchups and break down the betting lines for NFL Week 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe share their biggest takeaways from Week 1 in the NFL including the Cowboys & 49ers dominance, Tyreek Hill's explosive day and disappointing performances from Justin Fields & Joe Burrow. Plus, the guys recap a wild Patriots-Eagles ending, a surprising win for the Rams over the Seahawks, and the top performances from the league's young QBs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the latest news out of Kansas City regarding Travis Kelce's knee injury and Chris Jones' continued contract hold-out ahead of NFL opening night vs the Lions. Plus, the guys break down more marquee matchups on the Week 1 schedule including Cowboys-Giants, Bengals-Browns, 49ers-Steelers, Eagles-Patriots and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to the first full slate of college football and the impressive 2024 QB draft class. Plus, the guys discuss Cooper Kupp's hamstring injury as well as Chris Jones and Nick Bosa's continued hold-outs. Michael also reveals his Top 10 QBs in the NFL for the finale of "Blue Chip, Red Chips." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down why a trade wasn't made for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor. The guys update the remaining hold outs in Chris Jones and Nick Bosa as we are one week away from the kickoff of the NFL regular season. Michael also examines why the Cardinals should leave QB Kyler Murray on the sidelines this season. Plus, Michael reveals his top NFL coaches and shares some stories about the late great Gil Brandt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michal Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Cowboys trade for former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance. Plus, Michael shares what he's hearing in regards to a potential trade involving Jonathan Taylor. The guys also discuss Josh Jacobs' new deal in Las Vegas before diving into the Michael's Red & Blue Chip running backs and the future of the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to Trey Lance being named QB3 in San Francisco behind Sam Darnold. The guys break down potential suitors for Jonathan Taylor and the market for the Colts RB. Michael also reveals his red & blue chip WRs and analyzes the difference between pass catching and blocking TEs in the modern NFL. Plus, Chris Jones says he'll hold out until Week 8, Baker Mayfield will start for the Bucs and breaking news out of Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe share their thoughts on the biggest storylines from NFL preseason week 2 including takeaways from the Bills-Steelers game. The guys also break down what they saw from the young QBs who suited up this week. Plus, Jim Irsay provided an update on the Jonathan Taylor situation and the Buccaneers QB competition is still up in the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the new deals for both Dalvin Cook with the Jets and Ezekiel Elliott with the Patriots. Michael also responds to the reaction to his break down of Trey Lance's QB instinct, or lack thereof. Plus, Michael and Femi break down the top offensive lines in the league heading into 2023. The guys also react to the news of Zack Martin's new deal and Anthony Richardson being named QB1 in Indianapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap week 1 of the NFL preseason including Trey Lance's disappointing performance and Justin Fields' inflated stat line. Plus, the guys break down what they saw from the rookie QBs in their first game action. Michael also shares his take on the latest drama between James Harden and the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Ron Rivera's comments about Eric Bieniemy and the coaching controversy brewing in Washington. Michael also reveals his top interior defensive lineman in the NFL. Plus, a quick recap of the New York Jets' debut on HBO's "Hard Knocks" and the Johnny Manziel Netflix documentary. The guys end the show with a quick preview of Thursday's preseason slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe take a look at the most-hyped NFL players so far in training camp, breaking down their potential impact on the team. Plus, Michael shares what he's most excited to see during this week's preseason games and joint practices across the league. The guys also analyze Alvin Kamara's suspension and a flurry of new deals around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe reveal the Blue & Red Chip edge rushers in the NFL. The guys also break down the QB competitions across the league based off the latest news from training camp. Plus, the NFL preseason begins tonight with the Hall of Fame Game between the Jets and Browns. Femi and Michael also react to the injuries in the Broncos WR room, Alvin Kamara's looming suspensions and more RBs looking to get paid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe discuss Jonathan Taylor's trade request and the bizarre comments by Jim Irsay. Plus, Joe Burrow and Jalen Ramsey both went down in training camp. The guys break down what their injuries mean for the Bengals and Dolphins. Michael and Femi also react to Sean Payton's comments regarding last year's Broncos squad and Aaron Rodgers' spicy response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the big contract news across the league including Saquon Barkley's one-year $11M deal, Aaron Rodgers' $35M paycut and Justin Herbert's record-setting QB deal. Plus, Michael reveals his red and blue chip off-ball linebackers heading into the 2023 season. The guys also talk training camp holdouts in Nick Bosa and Zack Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe discuss Chris Jones' hold out for a new deal in Kansas City. Plus, Jimmy G passed his physical in Las Vegas and is cleared for camp. The guys also react to injury updates from around the league - including Bills RB Nyheim Hines' season-ending knee injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the fallout from Monday's franchise tag deadline. Plus, today's the day NFL owners are finally set to approve the Commanders sale from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris' ownership group. The guys also get into Zack Martin's contract woes in Dallas. Leadership coach and CEO of Profile LLC Chad Q. Brown closes out the show detailing the different types of leadership styles in this offseason's final installment of the "Literature & Leadership" series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down DeAndre Hopkins deal with the Tennessee Titans. Plus, the guys make predictions for which deals could get done before today's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign extensions. Michael also reveals his red & blue chip cornerbacks and reacts to Quinnen Williams deal in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe start their "Red Chip, Blue Chip" series as they go over Michael's top safeties going into this year's NFL season. Michael also breaks down his criteria of who makes the list plus talks about which players almost made the cut this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the latest updates on DeAndre Hopkins' and Dalvin Cook's next teams. Plus, the NBA announced the details of their in-season tournament and Michael has some thoughts. Our NBA informant "Mr. X" also joins the show to provide the inside details on Damian Lillard, James Harden, Victor Wembanyama and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe give a preview of VSiN's 2023 NFL Betting Guide including Michael's article on handicapping coaches plus Femi's NFL Awards future bets. Michael also reacts to VSiN's Steve Makinen's betting trends for NFL head coaches next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe are joined by author and speaker Pat Lencioni as they talk about leadership and teamwork skills for NFL teams, and how some sports teams use Lencioni's "5 dysfunctions of a team" concept. Michael also reacts to Lencioni's "6 types of working geniuses" concept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to a handful of NFL players set to receive season-long suspensions plus DeVante Parker's re-signing with the Patriots. Michael also gives his thoughts on the Jets bracing to be on the Hard Knocks show and if Sean McVay can rebuild the Rams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap the NBA Draft plus Michael gives his predictions on what 76ers GM Daryl Morey will do this offseason. Michael also gives his thoughts on this year's NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe explain why an NBA team can't win with Zion Williamson as a leader plus how the NFL should crack down on players violating the NFL Gambling Policy. Michael also reacts to the Packers being disrespected and undervalued by the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the running back market and explain how Mike Tomlin's leadership skills can lead the Steelers to success this season. Plus, Owen Eastwood talks how team culture and heritage can affect a coach's and ownership's leadership skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Stefon Diggs' absence from Bills minicamp and update the free agency tours of DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook. Plus, will the Vikings move on from Kirk Cousins and initiate a rebuild? Michael also reacts to Doc Rivers' comments on the Bill Simmons Podcast about what went wrong for the Philadelphia 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Saquon Barkley's contract holdout, Josh Jacobs' cryptic tweet and Dalvin Cook's release from the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, will DeAndre Hopkins be a Patriot? And the guys update the gambling violations around the league, with Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers being the latest NFL player facing a gambling-related suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this clip from "The Lombardi Line" on VSiN - the sports betting network, hosts Michael Lombardi and Stormy Buonantony talk off-season storylines and preview the upcoming NFL season with ESPN's Booger McFarland and NFL Network's Brian Baldinger. "The Lombardi Line" airs on VSiN from 12-2pm ET on Mon- Fri and from 10am-12pm on Sat and Sun during the offseason and through the NFL season. For more, search for "The Lombardi Line" wherever you get your podcasts and visit VSiN.com/subscribe for more info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down their choices for the best and worst NFL off-seasons so far. The guys break down the best and worst offseason moves and which teams are setting themselves up for success in the 2023 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Bills moves over the weekend including adding Leonard Floyd and extending DT Ed Oliver. Plus, will DeAndre Hopkins reunite with Deshaun Watson in Cleveland? And how did OBJ's contract affect the market for D-Hop? Writer and Show-runner of "The Simpsons" joins the show to continue our "Literature & Leadership" series and talk creativity, leadership in the writers room and the ongoing writer's strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this clip from "The Lombardi Line" on VSiN - the sports betting network, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down what some young QBs in the NFL must do to improve over the season to be truly "Light-years ahead" and avoid "falling behind." "The Lombardi Line" airs on VSiN from 12-2pm ET on Mon. - Fri. and from 10am-12pm on Sat. and Sun. during the offseason and through the NFL season. For more, search for "The Lombardi Line" wherever you get your podcasts and visit VSiN.com/subscribe for more info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the 76ers hire of Nick Nurse as head coach. Plus, the guys break down the second-year NFL pleayers that need to make the biggest impact on their team this season. Journalist, best-selling author and die-hard Bills fan Luke Russert also joins the show to talk about his book "Look for Me There" as part of our "Literature & Leadership" series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the injury clause in Jimmy Garoppolo's contract with the Raiders. Plus, why did the Cardinals release DeAndre Hopkins and what's the best landing spot for the All-Pro WR? The guys also update Brock Purdy's injury status, Austin Ekeler's guaranteed contract and Le'Veon Bell's regrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down The New York Jets' "One Player Away Syndrome," detailing why it's important for teams to avoid the fallacy that they are one player away from competing for championships. Plus, the guys react to some of the NFL rule changes from this week's owners meeting. Author Warren Zanes closes out the show as part of our new "Literature & Leadership" series of interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe discuss Jim Brown's legacy after his passing on Friday. Plus, twenty NFL teams are kicking off OTAs on Monday and the guys break down the most important things teams need to do at this time of the year. Plus, Michael provides some insights into team building with soundbites from Tom Brady and Aussie Rules Football coach Alastair Clarkson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe update the Philadelphia 76ers fallout with Doc Rivers fired and James Harden opting-out. Plus, is there trouble in Las Vegas with Davante Adams not seeing "eye-to-eye" with Raiders brass? The guys also talk Quinnen Williams and Joe Burrow extension timelines along with early Rookie of the Year candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe take a lesson in team building from the Philadelphia 76ers - including what it might mean for the Commanders under 76ers owner Josh Harris. Plus, the guys break down the Browns' trade for Za'Darius Smith and more NFL win totals. Michael and Femi finish the pod by talking rookie mini camps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the highlights from the 2023 NFL schedule reveal including the games of the year, teams with the most primetime games, week 1 breakdown and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Packers' choice to decline QB Jordan Love's fifth-year option in favor of a one-year extension. Plus, the Giants extended DT Dexter Lawrence - what might that mean for Saquon Barkley. The guys end the show with an NFL twist on the iconic Sopranos episode "Pine Barrens" in recognition of the 22nd anniversary of its premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices