The GM Shuffle

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After being criticized by Boomer Esiason regarding Tua Tagovailoa’s injury concerns, Mike explains exactly why NFL fans need to know about a player’s injury history when evaluating talent. Peter King has the New England Patriots trading up to pick Tua Togovailoa in his latest mock draft, Jamal Adams wants an extension, Odell Beckham Jr. will not be leaving Cleveland, and the guys preview the Thurs...

Tua Tagovailoa is still the biggest question mark of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers made Christian McCaffery the highest paid running back in NFL history, but he still may not be worth the money. The LA Rams continue to shoot themselves in the foot, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could consider trading OJ Howard, and they guys discuss the untimely passing of former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Ja...

Todd McShay doesn’t think Jarrett Stidham is ready to lead the Patriots, but his opinion is based off of one game. A top 10 team in the NFL draft failed Tua Tagovailoa’s physical due to multiple injuries affecting the former Alabama quarterback. The guys preview the first 10 picks in the NFL draft, ESPN is still trying to figure out their Monday Night Football lineup, and Tom Brady goes on Howard...

The NFL is officially adding two more teams to their playoff schedule, which will be great for the league. Tua Tagovailoa has been “fully cleared” to participate in the NFL draft, but with one big caveat. Meanwhile the other top QB prospects are trying to raise their draft value, the guys preview the first 10 picks, and there are still several free agency questions that need to be answered. All th...

Tom Brady’s decision to go to Tampa Bay was solidified for a number of reasons, but most importantly he needed to leave the culture that he helped create in New England. Cam Newton was released by the Carolina Panthers and there are still a few teams that could use him on their roster. Peyton Manning turned down a lucrative Monday Night Football contract, PJ Walker gets a gig in the NFL, and the g...

After being released by the Los Angeles Rams, Todd Gurley immediately signed with the Atlanta Falcons on a one year deal. The Jacksonville Jaguars traded Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears where he’ll compete for the starting quarterback job alongside Mitchell Trubisky. Darius Slay Jr joins the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas resigns Amari Cooper, and Jimmy Graham somehow keeps getting paid. All that and...

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on a contract that will give the quarterback roughly $30 million a year. Phillip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts also agreed to a one year, $25 million dollar payout. DeAndre Hopkins is heading to the Arizona Cardinals, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a heist when they traded Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills, and Teddy Bridgewater finally gets...

This morning Tom Brady announced that he will not be resigning with the New England Patriots after 20 seasons with the organization, marking the end to one of the NFL’s most historic eras. On this special bonus episode, the guys break down exactly what happened and speculate as to where Tom Brady will sign this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a lot of speculation for where some of the top free-agents in the NFL will sign this offseason and to help sort through the mess The GM Shuffle presents, “Name That Team!” Al Michaels is a legendary broadcaster, but could ESPN really make a “trade” to get him on their network? A number of teams are in play for the Tom Brady sweepstakes, COVID-19 is affecting the world of sports, and the N...

Tua Tagovailoa’s draft stock is in doubt because of the hip injury he sustained at Alabama last season. Tom Brady will become a free agent this month and San Francisco could prove to nice landing spot for the veteran quarterback. The Andy Dalton trade rumors are starting to swirl, Spike Lee and the New York Knicks are beefing, and the Detroit Lions need a new owner. All that and more on The GM Shu...

This week, the Chicago Bears, the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants were all asked this week about their starting quarterback positions going into the offseason and each team came up with a different answer. Tom Brady hits free agency next month and the Tennessee Titans could be a fit for the aging superstar. The NFLPA is set to vote on a new collective bargaining agreement and the bottom...

The Houston Astros Scandal has rocked the sports world and to break down exactly what happened is Ben Reiter of Sports Illustrated. Ben will be the host and writer of a new Cadence13 sports docuseries, that will focused on the Houston Astros cheating scandal, which is set to launch this summer. Former Carolina Panther’s tight end Greg Olsen has signed with the Seattle Seahawks, former San Francisc...

The 2019-2020 NFL season may be over, but The GM Shuffle rolls on throughout the offseason! Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers have officially parted ways, but Rivers’ playing days are far from over. Tom Brady is testing free agency and the one team he WON’T sign with is the Dallas Cowboys. The XFL is back, Taysom Hill wants to become a franchise QB, and Joe Judge’s coaching staff raises q...

After two decades, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid finally won a championship behind the stellar play of Patrick Mahomes. Plus, Jimmy Garoppolo didn’t lose Super Bowl LIV for the San Francisco 49ers and to think so is a lazy narrative. Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s halftime was incredible, Jimmy G has a doppelgänger, and Tom Brady is being courted by Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders. Al...

The big game is finally here! On this episode, the guys preview everything that you’ll need to know going into Super Bowl LIV and discuss the best Prop Bets for the game that will guarantee that you win money! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Browns are changing their personnel to reflect an analytic approach to football, but they’re still lacking a “football mind.” Roger Goodell says the Rooney Rule should be reevaluated, but the NFL should actually reevaluate how it educates prospective coaches. Plus, who are the real X-Factors for this year’s Super Bowl? The guys discuss on this special episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn...

Patrick Mahomes could become the first $200+ million contract in NFL history. Kyle Shannan explains why the San Francisco 49ers passed on Mahomes at the NFL combine. Ahead of Super Bowl LIV, The GM Shuffle is previewing the coaching staffs of both the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Plus, the great Dante Scarnecchia decides to call it a career and Houston Texans’ head coach Bill O’...

The Cleveland Browns have hired Andrew Berry as their new general manager, making him the youngest GM in the NFL. The Los Angeles Chargers have decided to move on from franchise quarterback Philip Rivers. The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs have built their defenses differently, which will affect their game plans for Super Bowl LIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

The sports world is struggling with the loss of Kobe Bryant, who left an indelible mark on the game of basketball. It’s a tale of two offensive as The GM Shuffle previews what the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will have to do get the football into the endzone. Plus, Super Bowl LIV has thousands of prop bets available, creating some fun and interesting wagers. Learn more about your...

Eli Manning is retiring after 16 seasons with the New York Giants, but there are a multiple reasons why he shouldn’t be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur still can’t figure out why his team loss in the NFC Championship, but the only person he should blame is himself. The Cincinnati Bengals are still deciding on who to draft with their #1 pick, the Clevelan...

The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to their first Super Bowl in 50 years and Patrick Mahomes has changed the NFL landscape for the foreseeable future. Teams will have to building their defenses with one thought in mind – “How do they stop Mahomes?” Matt LaFleur was in way over his head on Sunday as the San Francisco 49ers crushed the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC Championship. The Cincinnati Be...

“The war between analytics and football people is pointless. The real challenge is finding someone who can properly understand the data, and then make the right decisions in how to deploy it. NFL teams are filling out their assistant coaching personnel and Jason Garrett may resurrect his career with the New York Giants. The conference championship games are locked in and we preview which teams wil...

The Tennessee Titans are heading to the AFC Championship after upsetting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. The Kansas City Chiefs rally from 24-0 to beat Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans. The Minnesota Vikings never stood a chance, the Seattle Seahawks almost came back to the beat the Green Bay Packers, and the Cleveland Browns have found a new head coach. All that and more on The GM Sh...

The NFL coaching carousel continues as the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Carolina Panthers fill their head coaching vacancies. Josh McDaniels is still looking for a head coaching job, but the Cleveland Browns might not be his ideal landing spot. Tua Tagovailoa has decided to enter the NFL draft, Josh Allen needs to improve his accuracy, and the Minnesota Vikings are hoping to upset the San F...