The GM Shuffle

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

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

The NFC South is super competitive and packed with compelling storylines this upcoming season.  Join former Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe for a complete preview of the Bucs, Saints, Falcons and Panthers to bring you closer to the game and give you a betting edge.  Plus, Marty takes us behind the scenes to reveal exclusive insights about why he drafted Luke Kuechly in the first round of the 2012 draft on the week he gets inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The AFC North features three new head coaches and a new identity after Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh moved on. Geoff Schwartz and Marc Malusis dive into each team's strengths and weaknesses, their most important players and the biggest questions to be answered this season. From the Ravens and Bengals to the Steelers and Browns, Geoff and Marc bring you closer to the NFL and help you make winning bets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFC North looks to be the most competitive division in the NFL this season and Geoff Schwartz and Marty Hurney are here to analyze the Bears, Lions, Vikings and Packers to get you ready for the upcoming season. The guys reveal strengths and weaknesses, most important players on both sides of the ball and the questions that need to be answered. Plus, odds analysis for the division title, exact order of finish,  top two teams and team win totals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every team in the AFC East got better, but will the division play out the way everyone expects? Huddle up with Geoff Schwartz and Marty Hurney for complete team previews of the Bills, Patriots, Jets and Dolphins including strengths and weaknesses, most important players on both sides of the ball and the questions that need to be answered. Plus, odds analysis for the division title, exact order of finish, top two teams and team win totals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Schwartz & Marty Hurney preview the NFC East Division to get you ready for the upcoming season. The guys reveal each team's biggest strength and weakness, the most important players and the burning questions which need to be answered. Geoff and Marty also analyze each team's odds to help you make smart bets and have more fun with the NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Schwartz and Marty Hurney evaluate all 32 NFL General Managers to determine who is elite, who is up and coming and who we need to wait and see on. Also, the guys share thoughts and prayers for Chris Johnson, who revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS after playing ten seasons in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Description: Geoff Schwartz and Marty Hurney reveal unlikely NFL teams who can make it to the Super Bowl this season. From the longshot Commanders (60-1) and Vikings (50-1) to the former champion Chiefs (16-1), these are the teams with underrated rosters and strong betting values. Plus, the guys talk about the risk sports betting brings to the NFL, if Brendan Sorsby will be allowed to enter the Supplemental Draft and why the league is creating a practice squad of NFL officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Schwartz and Marty Hurney rank the best offensive play-callers and quarterback combinations in the NFL for the upcoming season. From innovative play design to vital adjustments and more, these are the pairings who move the needle...and the football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a BANGER of a GM Shuffle where Geoff Schwartz and Mary Hurney react to the shocking decision by a Texas court to reinstate Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby after he admitted to betting on college football games involving his own team.Find out why Geoff and Marty are concerned and what the ripple effects will be in college football and the NFL. Plus, Marty investigates how the Los Angeles Rams operate and why other NFL teams haven't been able to copy it. The guys also weigh in on Russell Wilson's retirement and agree on whether or not he's a Hall of Famer.Subscribe to the GM Shuffle for more NFL analysis and betting insights: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGMShuffle?sub_confirmation=1In This Episode:Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby now eligible to play this seasonRussell Wilson retires: Geoff & Marty agree about HOFMicah Parsons won’t return until mid-OctoberNFC North odds analysisWhy the Rams are so far ahead of every NFL teamGeoff & Marty like what the Browns did in Garrett tradeA.J. Brown trade analysisGeoff & Marty’s AFC East Pick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get closer to the NFL with former General Manager Marty Hurney and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. In this episode the guys reveal their Breakout Defensive Players for the 2026 season and debate Tom Brady's statement about many NFL Practice Squad players not wanting to be elevated to the active roster. Plus, the Vikings have a new GM and Brendan Sorsby's possible entry to the NFL Supplemental Draft after wagering nearly $90,000 during his college career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guys discuss the massive fallout from Jaxson Dart's introduction of President Trump at a political rally, which has manty questioning the quarterback's decision making process. Plus, Geoff & Marty reveal their breakout players for the 2026 season and share their favorite NFL Futures bets to help you find value before the odds adjust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marty Hurney went through the entire NFL schedule for all 32 teams to project win totals for the 2026 season! Find out which teams have the greatest disparity with DraftKings odds to identity the best betting values! Plus, which team's projection launched a fiery debate with Geoff Schwartz! The guys also tell you what's happening at NFL OTAs this week as 10 teams begin Organized Team Activities. And they share thoughts on Aaron Rodgers returning to Pittsburgh and ask when the Steelers will finally look to the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Huddle up with the former NFL General Manager and former NFL Player to dive into NFL rosters to identify the worst teams in the league heading into the 2026 season. Marty Hurney and Geoff Schwartz also share insights about the NFL Schedule - what do players and front offices look for when the schedule is released? The guys also dish out their favorite NFL Team Win Total betting values to help you get the best odds before the numbers adjust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're ranking the best team rosters in the NFL for the 2026 season! Our former NFL player Geoff Schwartz debates which teams are on top with former General Manager Marty Hurney. Plus, find out what really happens at NFL Rookie Mini Camps and why Marty loves Fernando Mendoza's decision not to attend Indiana University's White House visit. The guys also drop their favorite NFL futures betting values to help you cash in before the odds adjust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices