The GM Shuffle

Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe react to Lamar Jackson suffering a thumb injury one snap into his return and discuss what that means for his future in Baltimore, if the Ravens should trade for another quarterback, and more as the 2x NFL MVP heads to the IR.  Plus, the Broncos’ goal-line stand against the Chiefs puts them atop the AFC West standings, the Lions hand the Vikings their first loss of the season, the Cowboys blow another late lead, and much more from a chaotic Week 8 in the NFL!  Then, Marty and Femi share their predictions for Monday Night Football between the Bears and Seahawks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s officially trade season in the NFL!  Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe react to the Bears’ blockbuster acquisition of Jeffery Simmons from the Titans, as well as the Colts dealing Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks and DeForest Buckner to the 49ers.  They discuss what the trades mean for both the buyers and the sellers, and theorize about which big names could be dealt next.  Then, Marty and Femi preview the marquee matchups on the Week 8 slate including Ravens-Bills, Vikings-Lions, Browns-Steelers, and Chiefs-Broncos, share their best bets for the weekend, and give their predictions for Thursday Night Football between the Panthers and Packers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe react to the Seahawks’ dominant Sunday Night Football victory over the Chiefs and debate Dan Campbel’s aggressive 4th down decisions in the Lions’ win over the Packers.  Plus, the Vikings are officially the last remaining undefeated team, J.J. McCarthy and the Giants upset the Texans, the Ravens blow another lead, and much more from Week 7 in the NFL.  Then, Marty and Femi share their predictions for Monday Night Football between the Cowboys and Eagles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe discuss the biggest storylines around the NFL including Nick Sirianni’s press conference regarding Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, the Giants turning to J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback, and the upcoming, logistically-challenging, game in Paris.  Plus, Marty shares his top five contenders in both the AFC and NFC.  Then, Marty and Femi preview the marquee matchups on the Week 7 slate including Chiefs-Seahawks, Packers-Lions, Bengals-Ravens, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got breaking news!  Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe discuss the Colts firing GM Chris Ballard after their home loss to the Titans.  Marty and Femi also unpack the unfortunate update on Jalen Hurts’ health, as blood clots in his lungs will force him to miss the remainder of the season.  Then, do the Cowboys have a coaching issue?  Is it panic time for the Rams?  Plus, more rapid-fire Week 6 reactions, and predictions for Commanders vs. 49ers on Monday Night Football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Dave Ross react to all of the latest news around the NFL including the fallout from Monday Night’s Bills-Rams thriller, Dan Quinn’s seat continuing to heat up, the Cowboys bringing in Mike Pettine to help their struggling defense, and more!  Then, they preview a Week 6 slate that includes Cowboys-Packers, Texans-Jaguars, and Bears-Falcons.  Marty and Dave also share their best bets for the weekend and make their predictions for Seahawks vs. Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a Sunday it was in the NFL!  Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe unpack the Commanders’ botched overtime execution in their tie with the Giants and dive deep into what it means for Dan Quinn’s future.  Plus, the Eagles blow another game, a 49ers-Seahawks thriller in Seattle, Tyler Huntley leads the Ravens on Sunday Night Football, and more!  Then, Marty and Femi react to the Texans acquiring Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Cardinals and preview the marquee matchup between the Bills and Rams!  Track every bet and see where you stand, free. Connect accounts from 300+ sportsbooks, see how you rank against other bettors, and copy the most profitable ones, or let the new Auto-Tail feature place their picks for you. Download Juice Reel free today: https://juicereel.onelink.me/qkUM/funl6eow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe preview all of the marquee matchups on the NFL Week 5 slate including Eagles-Jaguars, Bears-Packers, 49ers-Seahawks, and more!  Plus, the impact of Lane Johnson’s retirement and the Eagles trading Cam Jurgens to the Ravens, reaction to the playcalling changes after slow starts in Houston and Denver, and are the Jaguars the best team in the AFC?  Marty and Femi also share their best bets for the weekend and make their picks for Buccaneers vs. Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe go game-by-game to recap all of the Sunday NFL Week 4 action!  They discuss the Chiefs staying perfect as the AFC’s lone undefeated team, the Patriots’ bounce back win in Buffalo, Dak Prescott’s game-winning drive to send the Texans to 0-4, and so much more!  Plus, Marty and Femi preview Monday Night Football between the Falcons and Saints! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it trade season already in the NFL?!  Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe react to the Cowboys acquiring Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers and the Giants acquiring J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings.  Plus, who should the Bears start at quarterback in Week 4?  Should the Commanders give Jayden Daniels another week to recover?  Are the Patriots dealing with the dreaded Super Bowl runner-up hangover?  Then, Marty and Femi preview the full Week 4 slate of games including Rams-Eagles, Cowboys-Texans, and Chiefs-Raiders, and give out their best bets for the weekend!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rollercoaster that is the NFL was rolling in Week 3!  Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe react to all of Sunday’s action including the Broncos’ comeback victory over the Rams on Sunday Night Football, the Ravens’ dramatic win against the Cowboys in Brazil, the Commanders’ upset of the Seahawks, and more.  Plus, Marty and Femi preview Monday Night Football between the Eagles vs. Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been quite a busy week in the NFL!  Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe discuss the injuries to quarterbacks Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, and Jayden Daniels, as well as what’s next for their respective teams.  Plus, should the Steelers trade one of their young quarterbacks?  Has Bryce Young officially arrived?  And more of Marty’s big picture questions.  Then, Marty and Femi preview the biggest games on the Week 3 slate including Ravens-Cowboys, Chargers-Bills, and Rams-Broncos, make their picks for Thursday Night Football between the Falcons and Packers, and share their best bets for the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL Week 2 slate was filled with shocking upsets and major injuries. Former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe give their thoughts on the injuries suffered by Caleb Williams & Jayden Daniels and the impact these injuries have on the Bears & CommandersThe hosts also give their thoughts on the Chiefs' win over the Colts on Sunday Night Football to improve to 2-0, the Packers' comeback win over the Jets in overtime, and the Eagles surviving against the Titans.Marty and Femi also get into a friendly debate about who was better between Dak Prescott & Tony Romo, + should Carson Wentz be the QB1 for the Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is time to rock and roll for Week 2 of the NFL season with former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe! Before diving into the action, Femi & Marty give their thoughts on the Broncos getting blown out in Week 1 to the Chiefs & whether they can bounce back offensively.Then the hosts turn their attention to the Week 2 slate, highlighting the marquee matchups of the Bengals vs. Texans & Vikings vs. Bears.To close out the show, Femi & Marty give out their best bets for Week 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Week 1 delivered plenty of surprises, and Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe break down the biggest winners, losers and concerns from around the league along with the betting takeaways that matter most heading into Week 2   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Huddle up for previews of the top NFL games of Week 1 with former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe!  The guys analyze the matchups to reveal the best betting values and where games will be won and lost  Find out if Patriots fans should be panicking after A.J. Brown's injury and Drake Maye's collapse in Seattle, when Sam Darnold is expected to return from his hip injury and who Marty & Femi are picking in the NFL Melbourne Game between the Rams and 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Week 1 is here and our guys are analyzing the spotlight games to kick off the season in Australia and Seattle! Marty Hurney & Femi Abebefe welcome former NFL Punter and Australian Rules Football Star Darren Bennett to preview the NFL Melbourne Game between the Rams and 49ers, including the different travel strategies of each team, jetlag impact and how the Stadium setting may impact the total on the game. Plus, the guys dive into the Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and Seahawks, Tua named starting QB in Atlanta and their NFL best bets to help you cash in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Donald is BACK and NFL roster cuts and quarterback battles are setting the stage for the start of the NFL Season! Former Carolina Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe break down the biggest NFL storylines from the final week of the preseason, including surprising roster decisions, quarterback battles and major news heading into Week 1! Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for NFL Analysis and Betting Insights every week of the Season: https://youtu.be/2ZhkAIG2d0E In This Episode: Aaron Donald returns to the Rams on a one-year, $20M deal Is the Rams’ defensive line the NFL’s best ever? Why heavy Super Bowl favorites struggle What’s real vs. fake from the NFL preseason? Micah Parsons’ PUP status and Packers pass rush Josh Jacobs lands on the Commissioner’s Exempt List Miami’s QB moves Browns and Steelers keep four QBs Falcons QB decision: Tua Tagovailoa vs. Michael Penix Jr. Vikings QB situation: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Raiders QB decision: Kirk Cousins vs. Fernando Mendoza Seahawks sign Terrion Arnold Odell Beckham Jr. makes the Giants roster Najee Harris’ potential impact in New York Panthers offensive tackle injuries Chapters: 00:00 NFL Roster Cuts and Season Countdown 01:46 Aaron Donald returns to the Rams 04:27 Rams Best Defensive Line Ever? 06:35 Short Super Bowl Favorites Betting History 07:52 Why don’t Heavy Super Bowl Favorites win? 09:16 Rams overshadow Seahawks and 49ers 10:05 Seahawks Motivation 12:41 Aaron Donald Sack Total Betting Value 15:37 Bet the Rams Under Totals 16:23 Is there a weakness on the Rams? 17:11 Packers DE Micah Parsons opens season on Reserve/PUP List 20:38 Packers RB Josh Jacobs Placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List 22:57 Analyzing Miami’s QB moves 25:09 Marty just got down on the Dolphins!!! 26:59 Browns retain four quarterbacks on their roster 31:04 Falcons Quarterback Decision: Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr. 34:09 Steelers Keep Four Quarterbacks to start 2026 Season 36:23 Vikings QB Situation: Kyler Murray starting over J.J.McCarthy 37:41 Raiders Quarterback Decision: Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza 43:04 Seahawks sign Terrion Arnold 45:15 Odell Beckham, Jr. makes the Giants roster to start the season 48:55 Panthers injured offensive tackles The GM Shuffle drops every Monday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Join the Community and post your comments and questions. The GM Shuffle is presented by DraftKings. DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Get VSiN Pro for betting splits, power ratings and sharp analysis for just $9.99 your first month: https://vsin.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GM Shuffle presented by DraftKings and VSiN returns with a loaded episode covering the biggest NFL storylines heading into the final week of the preseason. Hosts Femi Abebefe and former NFL general manager Marty Hurney break down the Cleveland Browns officially naming Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starting quarterback, the complicated salary-cap implications of his contract, and whether Cleveland could eventually turn to rookie Shedeur Sanders. The episode also covers Geno Smith and the New York Jets' promising preseason performance, Michael Penix Jr.'s return to 11-on-11 work with the Falcons, Baker Mayfield's confidence in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Mike Vrabel's comments about the Patriots' roster depth. Then, the show dives deep into the AFC West, examining all four teams: 🏈 Kansas City Chiefs: Can Patrick Mahomes return to form and lead Kansas City back to the Super Bowl? 🏈 Los Angeles Chargers: Can Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh finally break through in the AFC playoffs, and what will new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel bring to the offense? 🏈 Denver Broncos: Why are the Broncos being overlooked after earning the AFC's No. 1 seed last season? Marty Hurney explains why Bo Nix, Jalen Waddle and Sean Payton could make Denver a serious contender. 🏈 Las Vegas Raiders: How quickly could No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza take over for Kirk Cousins? The guys discuss Mendoza's impressive preseason, Clint Kubiak's new-look Raiders and the team's outlook for 2026. Plus, the guys discuss George Kittle's remarkable recovery from a torn Achilles, San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, Joey Porter Jr.'s contract situation with the Steelers, and much more. Subscribe to The GM Shuffle on YouTube, leave a comment, and make sure to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL preseason Week 1 has came and went and our guys analyze all the action and discuss the biggest storylines from the preseason opening week. Join former Carolina Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe to find out what's real and what's noise. The guys also preview the NFC West division with projections, burning questions and betting values for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices