The GM Shuffle

The GM Shuffle is your one-stop shop for all things NFL. Tune-in for game previews, break downs of the latest news from across the league and a one-of-a-kind insider perspective from former NFL Offensive Lineman Geoff Schwartz, who played eight seasons in the NFL, including the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants.

The GM Shuffle is a sports podcast hosted by DraftKings, with 617 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

DraftKings hosts The GM Shuffle, a sports show with 617 episodes published.

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  NFL Melbourne Game Preview with Darren Bennett + Patriots at Seahawks & NFL Week 1 Best Bets

  Sep 7, 202656 min

  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

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  Aaron Donald RETURNS! NFL Roster Cuts, Preseason Takeaways, QB Battles & More

  Aug 31, 202656 min

  Aaron Donald is BACK and NFL roster cuts and quarterback battles are setting the stage for Week 1. Former Carolina Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe break down the biggest NFL storylines from the final week of preseason, including surprising roster decisions, quarterback battles and major news heading into the regular season. In This Episode: Aaron Donald returns to the Rams on a one-year, $20M deal Are the Rams’ defensive line the NFL’s best? 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 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 Introductions 01:40 Aaron Donald returns to the Rams 04:40 Rams Best Defensive Line Ever? 06:40 Short SB Favorites Betting History 07:48 Why don’t Heavy SB Favorites win? 09:14 Rams overshadow SEA and SF 10:05 Seahawks Motivation 12:36 Aaron Donald Sack Total Betting Value 15:46 Bet the Rams Under Totals 16:20 Is there a weakness on the Rams? 17:04 Packers DE Micah Parsons to open the season on Reserve/PUP List 20:31 Packers RB Josh Jacobs Placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List 22:58 Analyzing Miami’s QB moves 25:02 Marty just got down on the Dolphins 26:50 Browns retain four quarterbacks on their roster 30:58 Falcons Quarterback Decision: Tua vs Michael Penix Jr. 34:06 Steelers Keep Four Quarterbacks to start 2026 Season 36:19 Vikings QB Situation: Kyler Murray starting over J.J.McCarthy 37:30 Raiders Quarterback Decision: Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza 43:04 Seahawks sign Terrion Arnold 45:08 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

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  NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap + AFC West Division Preview

  Aug 24, 202656 min

  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

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  NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap + NFC West Division Preview

  Aug 17, 202656 min

  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

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  NFL Training Camp Report + AFC South Division Preview | The GM Shuffle

  Aug 10, 202653 min

  NFL Training Camp news is flying and our guys analyze the hottest topics to bring you closer to the sport.  Join former Carolina Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe to find out what's real and what's noise.  Plus, takeaways from Marty's trip to Canton for the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions and how bettors can benefit.  The guys also preview the AFC South division with projections, burning questions and betting values for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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