Episodes
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
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap a wild Divisional Round slate. The guys break down the future of the Bills after a devastating loss vs the Chiefs, recap how the 49ers survived the Packers, discuss what the Lions' success means to Detroit and explain the reason behind the Raven's domination vs the Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/22/24
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Cowboys' decision to retain Mike McCarthy as head coach in 2024. The guys also recap Monday's playoff games and discuss the future for Nick Sirianni and Mike Tomlin. Plus, the guys update the head coaching carousel including timelines for Bill Belichick, Jim Harbaugh and Antonio Pierce. Michael and Femi end the pod by sharing their thoughts and best bets for the NFL Divisional Round. Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 01/18/24
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap the Cowboys stunning loss to the Packers and look ahead to the wide-ranging implications the defeat could have. Plus, the guys break down the Lions historic victory vs the Rams, an easy win for the Chiefs vs a fraudulent Dolphins offense and a great performance by CJ Stroud in a shocking blowout vs the Browns. Michael also shares his opinion of the Patriots hiring Jerod Mayo as the next head coach and Jim Harbaugh's interview...
Published 01/15/24
On an emergency edition of The GM Shuffle, Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Bill Belichick's exit in New England and what's next for the Patriots. Plus, thoughts on Nick Saban retiring from coaching and Pete Carroll transitioning to a different role for the Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/11/24
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Mike Vrabel's firing in Tennessee and what's next for the Titans organization. Plus, Michael reacts to breaking news that Matt Eberflus will stay in Chicago for the 2024 season. Lombardi also shares what he knows about the drama between Wink Martindale and the New York Giants. The guys end the show with a betting breakdown of Wild Card Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/10/24
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the firing of Arthur Smith and Ron Rivera and look ahead to the future for the Falcons and Commanders. Plus, what's the timeline for a decision to be made on Bill Belichick's future in New England? The guys also recap the top games from the weekend, including Bills-Dolphins and Colts-Texans. Michael ends the pod with his awards for Week 18 and initial thoughts on the NFL playoff bracket. Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 01/08/24
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the decisions ahead of the Chicago Bears this offseason and the future for Justin Fields. The guys also examine the NFL coaches on the hot seat ahead of Black Monday along with Jim Harbaugh's NFL options. Plus, Jonathan Gannon doubles down on Kyler Murray as the Cardinals franchise QB and Michael shares his rules for betting NFL Week 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/04/24
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the controversial ending in the Cowboys-Lions game. Plus, the guys update the AFC and NFC playoff picture with the Ravens and 49ers securing #1 seeds. Michael also shares his take on the division races that are still alive headed into Week 18 and hands out awards from this weekend's action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/01/24
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe talk about the Broncos benching Russell Wilson for the rest of the season plus his likely departure from the team after this season. Plus, Michael reacts to Jaire Alexander's coin flip incident before the start of OT against the Panthers last Sunday. The guys also preview the NFL Week 17 slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/28/23
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap the NFL Week 16 slate including the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day games. Michael also hands out his weekly awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/26/23
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe talk about the George Pickens situation with the Steelers. Plus, the guys break down the top games for Week 16 including the big Monday Night showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. Michael also hands out Christmas gifts to four NFL owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/21/23
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the top games from Sunday's slate including a dominate performance from the Buffalo Bills. Plus, the guys react to the Chargers firing of Brandon Staley and GM Tom Telesco. Michael also shares his take on the NFL Playoff Picture, award races and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/18/23
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the report that Bill Belichick is on his way out in New England. Plus, Michael breaks down what "The Raider Way" actually means and how the Silver and Black need to rebuild their culture ahead of a Thursday night matchup with the Chargers. The guys wrap up the pod previewing the top games of this weekend's NFL slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/14/23
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the controversial ending of Bills-Chiefs and the domination in Dallas that was the Cowboys-Eagles game. Plus, the guys get to a wild finish in Rams-Ravens, an impressive performance from Zach Wilson vs the Texans, and an all-time low-scoring game in Raiders-Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/11/23
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the latest in the Jets QB saga, with the team electing to go back to Zach Wilson. "Big Daddy" Vince Lombardi also makes his GM Shuffle debut, talking Packers with Michael and Femi for a segment. The guys also react to the absurd calls to bench Jalen Hurts and preview Cowboys vs Eagles along with the other top games on the Week 14 slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/07/23
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Eagles and Chiefs performance this season compared to last year's Super Bowl participants. The guys also talk Brock Purdy's case for MVP and the resurgence of the Green Bay Packers. Plus, Michael breaks down where his Week 13 bets went wrong and gives out his awards for the week. Finally, we end the pod reacting to a controversial College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/04/23
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down David Tepper's comments after the Frank Reich firing and Michael tells him the hard truth about what'll take to be successful in Carolina. Plus, the guys discuss Aaron Rodgers' return to practice, the woeful QB situation in New England and some comments from Danny O about Michael's "disdain" for him. Femi and Michael end the pod by previewing 49ers-Eagles and a few more games on the Week 13 slate. Learn more about your ad...
Published 11/30/23
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Frank Reich's exit in Carolina and what David Tepper needs to do to fix the Panthers. Plus, the guys recap an awesome game between the Eagles-Bills and another disappointing game from the Chargers on SNF. Michael also talks about the importance of QB likability to an offense's success, using Derek Carr, Mac Jones and Russell Wilson as examples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/27/23
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap the Eagles victory over the Chiefs on Monday Night Football and debate the best team in the NFL. Plus, Michael reacts to Tom Brady's comments criticizing mediocrity across the league, the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination, Matt Canada's firing in Pittsburgh and Shaquille Leonard's release from the Colts. The guys end the pod previewing the Thanksgiving Weekend slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 11/22/23
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the coaches on the hot seat after Sunday's slate. Are Brandon Staley, Frank Reich and Ron Rivera dead men walking? Plus, was Zach Wilson benched for the final time in New York? Michael also reveals his awards for Week 11 and the guys quickly preview Eagles-Chiefs on Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/20/23
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the errors in team building from the Buffalo Bills and react to the decision to fire OC Ken Dorsey. Plus, Deshaun Watson is out for the year and more QB news from across the league. The guys wrap up the show previewing Bengals-Ravens and more of the top games on the Week 11 slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/16/23