The GM Shuffle

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The Philadelphia Eagles Downfall, Justin Fields' Draft Stock, Julian Edelman Retires Apr 14, 2021

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The Athletic published a lengthy exposé on the Philadelphia Eagles culture and management in the age of GM Howie Roseman and Owner Jeffrey Lurie. The detailed account dives into how the franchise communicates, operates, and makes decisions. Justin Fields draft stock has been in question, but the real problem is a lack of evaluation for players. Julian Edelman retires, the guys "fix" the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals, and the Ernest Hemingway documentary is a lesson on life. All that and more on this week's The GM Shuffle!

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Sam Darnold Trade, Atlanta Falcons Draft Options, Ron Rivera’s QBs, Fix My Team Apr 07, 2021

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The New York Jets traded Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers this week, signifying that they will draft a quarterback with the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Now the question becomes, “What will happen to Teddy Bridgewater?” The Atlanta Falcons own the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft and the organization has a ton of options on who to take to help build their roster. We asked and you, the fans, answered; the guys reveal the best suggestions of potential titles for Hue Jackson’s new book about his time with the Cleveland Browns. Ron Rivera says Washington will have a quarterback competition, Baylor beat Gonzaga in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, and Aaron Rodgers hosted Jeopardy. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle!

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Hue Jackson’s Comments, 17th NFL Regular Season Game, Alabama/OSU Pro Day Recap Mar 31, 2021

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Former Browns head coach Hue Jackson offered explosive comments regarding his time in Cleveland, saying he was lied to by the organization. Alabama and Ohio State held their Pro Days this week and the guys break down exactly how NFL teams evaluated both Justin Fields and Mac Jones’ performances. The NFL has approved the addition of a 17th regular season game, which will push the Super Bowl back to its latest date in history. New York Giants owner John Mara still believes in Daniel Jones, the guys “fix” the Dallas Cowboys, and the NCAA Final Four is officially set. All that and more on this week’s episode of The GM Shuffle! Have a question for the show? Email us at TheGMShuffle@gmail.com.

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The Rule of Three: NFL Free Agency, DeShaun Watson Saga, March Madness Mar 25, 2021

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The biggest NFL free agents have now signed with new teams and the guys break down the best, worst, and most confusing moves from around the league! After multiple sexual assault allegations there are teams that are reportedly still interested in trading for Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson, but doing so would be a big mistake. March Madness is in full swing and the guys recap the biggest upsets of the tournament to this point and how watching basketball can teach football coaches about pace and style. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle!

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NFL Free Agency, Notable Signings, New England Patriots, Drew Brees Retires Mar 17, 2021

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The new NFL year has officially begun and with it, free agency. The guys break down the biggest signings as well as profile the New England Patriots’ flurry of acquisitions to start the offseason. The Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers will be vying for success next season, but in exactly how many moves will it take to fix their teams? The answer may involve DeShaun Watson. Drew Brees officially retires, Tom Brady extends his contract with the Buccaneers, and the Green Bay Packers lock in Aaron Jones to a long term deal. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle!

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Franchise Tag, Dak Prescott, Jon Gruden & The Raiders Mar 10, 2021

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Tuesday marked the deadline for NFL teams to place franchise tags on players. This week, the guys break down exactly what this means for the players who did and didn’t get tagged by a team and how the lowered cap will affect free agency. The Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock era for the Las Vegas Raiders has been underwhelming in their first three years and that’s because Gruden doesn’t know how to build a team. Dak Prescott signed a record breaking extension with the Dallas Cowboys, the Atlanta Falcons need to draft a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft, and the Cincinnati Bengals need to build a dominate offensive line. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle!

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JJ Watt To Arizona, Quarterback Trade Rumors, Fix My Team: NY Jets Mar 03, 2021

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JJ Watt is reportedly signing a two-year, $31 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals, which is a high price to pay for the aging Defensive End. The San Francisco 49ers reportedly called the Carolina Panthers about Teddy Bridgewater, but the trade will never happen for several reasons. The guys also break down how to fix the New York Jets and Houston Texans this offseason. Russell Wilson is unhappy in Seattle, while Alex Smith has been released by the Washington Football Team. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle!

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Franchise Tag Window, Big Ben’s Future, Fix My Team: Jacksonville Jaguars, Carson Wentz Trade Feb 24, 2021

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The franchise tag window is officially open and because of the lowered salary cap for the 2021 season, teams are going to have to make tough decisions when negotiating new contracts with their players. Ben Roethlisberger wants to stay with Pittsburgh Steelers next season, but in order to do so he’ll have to come to terms with being a transition quarterback for the sake of the franchise’s future. In their new segment “Fix My Team in How Many Moves,” the guys break down the five moves the Jacksonville Jaguars have to make in order to compete next season. All that and more on this week’s The GM Shuffle!

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Carson Wentz & Jalen Hurts, Potential Offseason QB Moves, Al Davis vs. The NFL Feb 17, 2021

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It has now been reported that Jalen Hurts will be gathering Eagles wide receivers for workouts next month, further depending the potential of Caron Wentz focused trade. The Saints will have a decision to make a quarterback next season, but it won’t be as complicated as fans may think. “Al Davis vs. The NFL” is the latest 30 for 30 by ESPN and to celebrate The GM Shuffle is happy to welcome special guest Jack Barhite, the world’s greatest Al Davis impersonator. He’s on to recap the documentary with Mike and trade Al Davis stories from their time with the Oakland Raiders! Taylor Heinicke gets a two-year contract, JJ Watt gets released by the Houston Texans, and Joe Pesci is selling his New Jersey home.

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Super Bowl LV Recap! Feb 08, 2021

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Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl champions! This marks Tom Brady’s 7th Super Bowl win which also made Bruce Arians the oldest head coach to ever win the title. On this episode of The GM Shuffle breaks down how the Kansas City Chiefs had no answers for Tampa Bay’s stifling defense lead by Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles. The guys also break down how the results affected bettors and recap their favorite Super Bowl commercials.

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