The GM Shuffle

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 San Francisco 49ers, and Luke Bryan is still singing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to Boomer Esiason’s latest criticism. The GM Shuffle will be back on Friday, April 24th to recap the first round of Thursday NFL draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Hope, Through History with Jon Meacham. This limited series explores some of the most historic and trying times in American History, and how this nation dealt with these moments, the impact of these moments and how we came through these moments a unified nation. Season One takes a look at critical moments around the 1918 Flu Pandemic, the Great Depression, World War II, the polio epidemic and the Cuban Missile Crisis.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Thursday’s NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Stern for an exclusive interview. All that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 that and more on The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 guys offer some recommendations for shows to watch while being quarantined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 much more NFL free agency news on this episode of The GM Shuffle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices