428 episodes
The GM Shuffle with Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe DraftKings
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4.7 • 62 Ratings
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Throughout his three-decade long career with the NFL, Michael Lombardi worked as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders alongside NFL legends including Bill Belichick, Bill Walsh and Al Davis. On The GM Shuffle, Lombardi and co-host Femi Abebefe will tackle a wide range of topics weekly within the world of the NFL and break down everything listeners and fans need to know about players, coaches, organizations, the draft, free agency, and all the NFL storylines in a way that only they could with the success and credibility they bring to the podcast audience.
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Kraft tells Falcons "Don't trust Belichick," & Michael's top defensive prospects
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.
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Breaking down the Vikings' draft strategy, unhappy WRs, & will the NFL punish the Falcons?
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.
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The problem with Drake Maye, Eagles vs Packers in Brazil & what will the Giants do at QB?
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.
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Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans, Michael analyzes top draft picks & NFL win totals
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.
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Jets make another move, Clowney to Carolina, & will Cowboys move on from Dak Prescott?
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.
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Michael's Grades for the 2024 QB Class, New Kickoff Rules, & "The Dynasty" Documentary
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.
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Customer Reviews
Love this review
Great mix of JFK, Sopranos and most importantly, NFL.
Love Lombardi. Don’t always agree but I’d say 90% of the time I do. His on the job experience that he brings to the podcast his illuminating. His understanding of scheme, play calling, evaluation etc is obviously excellent.
But most of all, I love the honesty. Love how Lombardi doesn’t give a crap about egos, old boys network or fan bases.
Calls it as he sees it. Love that I’m this modern reality of everyone worrying about upsetting anyone. Honesty of opinion is valuable.
Really good pod
I really like Michael’s executive based opinions. Lots of good points and a funny pod too!
This Femi guy is dreadful
Lombardi is his usual belligerent, uncompromising, knowledgable, well informed and accurate self. He is top notch in terms of carrying this podcast. The show isn’t anywhere near its former versions. Tate Frazier and Adan Verk used to add valid and insightful comment that Michael could thrive on.
But this version is often almost unlistenable. This Femi guy is dreadful. He has zero credibility and even less knowledge. He makes comments about him being an NFL/football analyst. He clearly isn’t. His knowledge is rudimentary at best, his takes and comments are predictable and basic. He has limited understanding of how teams are built, managed and coached. Lombardi exposes him pretty much every show. Wether it’s his ridiculous Dak Prescott toe sucking or his obvious lack of positional understanding, he often immediately backtracks or tries to fake laugh his way out of his self made rabbit holes.
As an English guy with a good, solid knowledge of the game, who listens to Lombardi for his expertise as a GM and within the organisational structures, I don’t need to hear this novice, low level, almost childish efforts to live in the same stratosphere.
The GM shuffle has been a staple for years, this is by far the worst version rod it. Please VSIN, do something to salvage it. Get rid of this Femi guy.
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