Episodes
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe kick off draft week by going over potential draft day trades and how they're made. Plus, the guys take a look at the latest "Lying Season" entries from NFL GMs. Michael also shares his top 5 most critical drafts from across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/22/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/18/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 04/15/24
On 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 04/11/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/04/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/01/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/28/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/25/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/21/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/18/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/14/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/12/24
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." Learn more...
Published 03/07/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/04/24
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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/29/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/26/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/22/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/19/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/12/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/08/24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/05/24
On The GM Shuffle, Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to the breaking news of the Commanders hiring Dan Quinn to be their next HC. Plus, the guys break down a number of other coaching and coordinator hires across the league. Michael also shares his thoughts on the Cowboys plans to go "all-in" in 2024 as well as some comments from Tom Brady on accountability. Femi and Michael end the pod with a first look at the Super Bowl LVIII betting market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 02/01/24
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap all of the action from Championship Sunday including Dan Campbell's questionable 4th down decisions, San Francisco's historic second half, the Ravens' offensive futility and the Chiefs' continued dominance of the AFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/29/24
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the latest coaching news including the Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh and Tennessee's decision to bring on Brian Callahan and promote Ran Carthon. Plus, they react to the Dolphins parting ways with DC Vic Fangio and the Packers firing DC Joe Barry. Michael also shares his thoughts on the Raiders introductory press conference with new GM Tom Telesco and HC Anthony Pierce. The guys end the show with a preview of Conference...
Published 01/25/24