The GM Shuffle

Jalen Ramsey and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a record breaking contract extension which makes him the first defensive back in NFL history to sign a deal worth over $100 million, but the LA Rams will still finish third in the NFC West. Some analysts are saying that Josh Allen could be in the MVP conversation this season, which couldn’t be further from reality. Von Miller could be out for th...

With Alvin Kamara contract rumors swirling about in recent days it’s important to remember Mike’s golden rule: “Every source has an agenda.” Jacksonville has removed two of their best players from their roster in hopes of a better future, but it’s going to take a complete organizational overhaul for anything to really change for the Jaguars. Final roster cuts carry big implications for Fantasy Foo...

Welcome to It Was Said, a 10-episode limited documentary series looking back on some of the most powerful, impactful and timeless speeches in American history. Join Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling author-historian, Jon Meacham, Peabody-nominated C13Originals Studios and HISTORY, as we take you through 10 speeches. Season One of It Was Said draws on a selection of speeches from powerful fig...

Jadeveon Clowney is still a free agent, but unless he lowers his asking price no team is going to pick him up before the start of the 2020 NFL Season. Seven time Pro-Bowl Safety Earl Thomas was released by the Baltimore Ravens this week after yet another altercation with teammates. The Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills have quarterback concerns and while Cam Newton is running away with the starting...

Training Camp is well underway and teams are starting to make tough decisions, but if there is one piece of advice to adhere to this preseason – don’t believe the stories coming out of camp. Gerald McCoy was released by the Dallas Cowboys, but it’s merely a procedural move to open up a roster spot for the team. Dez Bryant is working out with the Ravens, Joey Bosa supports Melvin Ingram’s holdout,...

More uncertainty surrounds College Football as both the PAC-12 and Big Ten cancel their Fall seasons, but if that happens it could pave the way for the NFL to play games on Saturdays. NFL Training Camp is underway and there are interesting developments coming from several teams and the Washington Football Team may have hinted at their new name on social media. All that and more on this week’s The...

More and more players are electing to not participate in the 2020 NFL season prior to the league's opt-out deadline; many of whom wouldn't have made teams in the first place. With training camp well under way, the starting quarterback job for a number of teams is starting to heat up! Alex Smith and Ben Roethlisberger are almost healthy, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is buying the XFL, and the guys sen...

The MLB season is in jeopardy after multiple players on the Miami Marlins tested positive for COVID-19. This could be a concern for the NFL’s season, but as Mike points out, the two sports operate in completely different ways. Jamal Adams finally gets his wish to leave the New York Jets as he’s traded away to the Seattle Seahawks in a blockbuster deal. Antonio Browns unofficially unretires, the fo...

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...

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...

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 - p...

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 “H...

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...

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 Falcon...

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 pr...

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...

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...

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 athlet...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...