Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down DeAndre Hopkins deal with the Tennessee Titans. Plus, the guys make predictions for which deals could get done before today's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign extensions. Michael also reveals his red & blue chip cornerbacks and reacts to Quinnen Williams deal in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 17, 2023•44 min
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe start their "Red Chip, Blue Chip" series as they go over Michael's top safeties going into this year's NFL season. Michael also breaks down his criteria of who makes the list plus talks about which players almost made the cut this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023•43 min
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the latest updates on DeAndre Hopkins' and Dalvin Cook's next teams. Plus, the NBA announced the details of their in-season tournament and Michael has some thoughts. Our NBA informant "Mr. X" also joins the show to provide the inside details on Damian Lillard, James Harden, Victor Wembanyama and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe give a preview of VSiN's 2023 NFL Betting Guide including Michael's article on handicapping coaches plus Femi's NFL Awards future bets. Michael also reacts to VSiN's Steve Makinen's betting trends for NFL head coaches next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2023•44 min
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe are joined by author and speaker Pat Lencioni as they talk about leadership and teamwork skills for NFL teams, and how some sports teams use Lencioni's "5 dysfunctions of a team" concept. Michael also reacts to Lencioni's "6 types of working geniuses" concept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 03, 2023•52 min
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe react to a handful of NFL players set to receive season-long suspensions plus DeVante Parker's re-signing with the Patriots. Michael also gives his thoughts on the Jets bracing to be on the Hard Knocks show and if Sean McVay can rebuild the Rams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 29, 2023•44 min
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap the NBA Draft plus Michael gives his predictions on what 76ers GM Daryl Morey will do this offseason. Michael also gives his thoughts on this year's NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe explain why an NBA team can't win with Zion Williamson as a leader plus how the NFL should crack down on players violating the NFL Gambling Policy. Michael also reacts to the Packers being disrespected and undervalued by the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2023•50 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the running back market and explain how Mike Tomlin's leadership skills can lead the Steelers to success this season. Plus, Owen Eastwood talks how team culture and heritage can affect a coach's and ownership's leadership skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Stefon Diggs' absence from Bills minicamp and update the free agency tours of DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook. Plus, will the Vikings move on from Kirk Cousins and initiate a rebuild? Michael also reacts to Doc Rivers' comments on the Bill Simmons Podcast about what went wrong for the Philadelphia 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Saquon Barkley's contract holdout, Josh Jacobs' cryptic tweet and Dalvin Cook's release from the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, will DeAndre Hopkins be a Patriot? And the guys update the gambling violations around the league, with Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers being the latest NFL player facing a gambling-related suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2023•47 min
In this clip from "The Lombardi Line" on VSiN - the sports betting network, hosts Michael Lombardi and Stormy Buonantony talk off-season storylines and preview the upcoming NFL season with ESPN's Booger McFarland and NFL Network's Brian Baldinger. "The Lombardi Line" airs on VSiN from 12-2pm ET on Mon- Fri and from 10am-12pm on Sat and Sun during the offseason and through the NFL season. For more, search for "The Lombardi Line" wherever you get your podcasts and visit VSiN.com/subscribe for more...
Jun 10, 2023•23 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down their choices for the best and worst NFL off-seasons so far. The guys break down the best and worst offseason moves and which teams are setting themselves up for success in the 2023 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 08, 2023•38 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Bills moves over the weekend including adding Leonard Floyd and extending DT Ed Oliver. Plus, will DeAndre Hopkins reunite with Deshaun Watson in Cleveland? And how did OBJ's contract affect the market for D-Hop? Writer and Show-runner of "The Simpsons" joins the show to continue our "Literature & Leadership" series and talk creativity, leadership in the writers room and the ongoing writer's strike. Learn more about yo...
Jun 05, 2023•57 min
In this clip from "The Lombardi Line" on VSiN - the sports betting network, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down what some young QBs in the NFL must do to improve over the season to be truly "Light-years ahead" and avoid "falling behind." "The Lombardi Line" airs on VSiN from 12-2pm ET on Mon. - Fri. and from 10am-12pm on Sat. and Sun. during the offseason and through the NFL season. For more, search for "The Lombardi Line" wherever you get your podcasts and visit VSiN.com/subscrib...
Jun 04, 2023•25 min
On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the 76ers hire of Nick Nurse as head coach. Plus, the guys break down the second-year NFL pleayers that need to make the biggest impact on their team this season. Journalist, best-selling author and die-hard Bills fan Luke Russert also joins the show to talk about his book "Look for Me There" as part of our "Literature & Leadership" series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the injury clause in Jimmy Garoppolo's contract with the Raiders. Plus, why did the Cardinals release DeAndre Hopkins and what's the best landing spot for the All-Pro WR? The guys also update Brock Purdy's injury status, Austin Ekeler's guaranteed contract and Le'Veon Bell's regrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2023•48 min
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down The New York Jets' "One Player Away Syndrome," detailing why it's important for teams to avoid the fallacy that they are one player away from competing for championships. Plus, the guys react to some of the NFL rule changes from this week's owners meeting. Author Warren Zanes closes out the show as part of our new "Literature & Leadership" series of interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 25, 2023•56 min
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe discuss Jim Brown's legacy after his passing on Friday. Plus, twenty NFL teams are kicking off OTAs on Monday and the guys break down the most important things teams need to do at this time of the year. Plus, Michael provides some insights into team building with soundbites from Tom Brady and Aussie Rules Football coach Alastair Clarkson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22, 2023•43 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe update the Philadelphia 76ers fallout with Doc Rivers fired and James Harden opting-out. Plus, is there trouble in Las Vegas with Davante Adams not seeing "eye-to-eye" with Raiders brass? The guys also talk Quinnen Williams and Joe Burrow extension timelines along with early Rookie of the Year candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2023•49 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe take a lesson in team building from the Philadelphia 76ers - including what it might mean for the Commanders under 76ers owner Josh Harris. Plus, the guys break down the Browns' trade for Za'Darius Smith and more NFL win totals. Michael and Femi finish the pod by talking rookie mini camps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the highlights from the 2023 NFL schedule reveal including the games of the year, teams with the most primetime games, week 1 breakdown and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2023•57 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the Packers' choice to decline QB Jordan Love's fifth-year option in favor of a one-year extension. Plus, the Giants extended DT Dexter Lawrence - what might that mean for Saquon Barkley. The guys end the show with an NFL twist on the iconic Sopranos episode "Pine Barrens" in recognition of the 22nd anniversary of its premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 08, 2023•44 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap the full weekend of the NFL Draft, breaking down each team's picks and trades. Plus, the guys discuss the value of draft grades, or lack thereof, and dive deep into Nick Caserio's trade up to No. 3 overall to allow the Texans to select Will Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe recap Day 1 of the NFL Draft, including winners and losers from Thursday night. Plus, the guys break down Lamar Jackson's five-year, $260 million extension with the Ravens. Femi and Michael also look ahead to Day 2-3 of the draft and go over the best players available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023•46 min
Hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the latest NFL Draft rumors and betting market movements ahead of Thursday's Round 1. Plus, Aaron Rodgers is officially a New York Jet and Michael goes over the trade details for the future Hall of Famer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe kick off draft week by breaking down what Lombardi would do if he were in charge of drafting for each team in the Top 10. The guys go over team needs, thoughts on top prospects and potential scenarios that may play out on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Michael's viral Justin Fields vs Davis Mills comparison. Plus, the latest risers and fallers in the draft featuring CJ Stroud, Will Levis, Will Anderson and Tyree Wilson. The guys also go over the reports that the 49ers are shopping Trey Lance and Tua Tagovailoa admits he considered retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023•57 min
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down the record-breaking Jalen Hurts contract extension and the ripple effect it'll have on the QB market. Plus, it's 10 days until the draft and the guys recap the latest news and betting market movement. Femi and Michael also react to the Commanders sale, Budda Baker's trade request and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr
On The GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe break down Saquon Barkley and Dexter Lawrence skipping the offseason workouts with the Giants, along with the latest updates on Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson. Plus, NFL draft news regarding what the Texans might do with the No. 2 pick. The guys also take a look at this year's OL and TE classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023•46 min
