Michael Lombardi
Info & Stats: Contributor to NFL Network, NFL.com & NFL on Showtime | Former NFL Executive.
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Michael on Draft Day: “Emotion has to be taken out the decision.”
Topics: NFL Draft | In New York now | War room on Draft day | Trusting your instincts | Players slipping | Not overreacting and just trusting your work | Special players in the Draft | In love with Trent Richardson and Chandler Jones | Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin 3 | Reports on RG3 being selfish | The search for the perfect player never ends | Ryan Tannehill is a potential starter | Janoris Jenkins will pay a penalty for what he’s done off the field | Marijuana use | The rules of the NFL doesn’t allow players to use Marijuana so that’s why it’s a problem | Michael’s future? |
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Michael on Terrelle Pryor in the NFL: “I would try to move him to wide receiver.”
Topics: The Oakland Raiders taking Terrelle Pryor in the supplemental draft | Working for the Raiders | Raiders take fast people; it’s as simple as that | Pryor doesn’t show a NFL quarterback game on college tape | Pryor vs. Cam Newton | Run 1st quarterbacks | Pryor’s future | Thinks Pryor should be moved to wideout | Rookie quarterbacks | Rahim Moore’s hit this past weekend | Bill Belichick | New England’s system | Patriots 4 man defensive lines | Kevin Kolb | Larry Fitzgerald’s contract | The QB situation could decide if Fitzgerald’s contract is worth it | General Manager’s | Fans want to win |
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Michael on if he thinks a team will take a chance on Tiki Barber: “I don’t think so.”
Topics: NFL Free Agency | Full force free agency today | Santonio Holmes re-signing with the Jets | The Redskins were all in for Santonio Holmes | Donovan McNabb’s future | Donovan being a bad fit in Washington | Donovan’s work ethic | Denver shopping Kyle Orton | Broncos better have a back up plan for Tim Tebow | Denver wanting to become a running team | Carson Palmer vs. Cincinnati | Mike Brown | Carson knows he can’t bluff Brown | Dysfunction of the Bengals organization | Nnamdi Asomugha sweepstakes | Jets, 49ers and Texans making a play for Nnamdi | Tiki Barber | Doesn’t think someone will take a chance on Tiki | Peyton Manning |
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Michael on the Falcons trading 5 picks for Julio Jones: “It was too costly.”
Topics: 2011 NFL Draft | Carolina Panthers selecting Cam Newton 1st overall | Newton’s work ethic | Newton’s personality | Interviewing top prospects | Qb’s needing to be dedicated | Jimmy Clausen’s future | Clausen needing to be a better player and more liked in the locker room | Players maturing | Atlanta Falcons trading up for Julio Jones | Thinks the Falcons gave up too much for Julio Jones | Detroit Lions taking Nick Fairley | Tennessee Titans taking Jake Locker | Watching tape of Locker | Jake’s accuracy | Bill Walsh telling him that you can’t improve accuracy | Christian Ponder to the Vikings | Not a big Ponder fan | Ryan Mallet | Mallet loves football | Whoever takes Mallet will get a steal |
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Michael on fellow players attacking Jay Cutler with Twitter: “Cutler is the 1st casualty in this type of social media world.”
Topics: Jay Cutler taking a beating | Twitter | Cutler is the 1st casualty in this type of social media world | You can’t criticize Cutler on his toughness | Jay’s teammates having his back helps | Green Bay Packers lacking that killer instinct | Aaron Rodgers against the Steelers defense | Pressure Rodgers up the middle and hit him in the mouth | Ben Roethlisberger is remarkable | Roethlisberger’s play late to win the game | Mike Tomlin is extremely smart | Rodgers getting hit hard | Rodgers increased his arm strength; its possible | Aaron improving when he didn’t play | Mark Sanchez grew up on Sunday | New York Jets need to find a pass rusher | Mike Wallace is a problem for everyone | Al Davis’ press conferences | John Elway being an executive | It will be tough for Elway | Tim Tebow | Josh McDaniels |
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Lombardi on Kyle Orton’s good statistical season; “A lot of his numbers are like an NBA player getting the rebound after a missed free throw.”
Topics: Josh McDaniels firing | McDaniels compared with Bill Belichick | Thought McDaniels needed more time | The Denver Broncos way | It takes time to develop a coach and team | McDaniels’ game plans were brilliant | Denver giving McDaniels to much power | Denver should have had someone in the building to check Josh | Bill Walsh’s advice about QB’s | Teams will be going after McDaniels for offensive coordinator | Bill Belichick’s assistants | Belichick’s program in Cleveland | Fans in Denver | Blueprint | Brandon Marshall and Jay Cutler |
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Topics: Michael Vick | Andy Reid’s decision on starting Vick | Vick seems like a more mature player | Philly will have to trade Kevin Kolb | Jason Campbell in Oakland | Bruce Gradkowski | AJ Smith and Vincent Jackson | AJ handled the situation the right way | Marcus McNeill | Darrelle Revis | Braylon Edwards situation | Vincent Jackson to Minnesota rumors | Vikings need more than Vincent Jackson | Is Jackson a Brandon Marshall type of player? | Brett Favre | Favre facing New York Jets next | Dallas vs. Texans | Felix Jones and Tashard Choice need to play more | Dez Bryant | Bryant is so physical | Dez Bryant can be the difference maker in Dallas | Tony Romo | Michael Irvin and Dez Bryant comparisons | Marion Barber | Less Barber and more Felix Jones would help the Cowboys |
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Topics: Chargers running the football too much or not enough? | Norv Turner’s game plan | Just football, momentum went to the Jets | Tuner able to get the team over the hump; Rivers connection | Chan Gailey hired at Buffalo | Buffalo able to do better than Gailey? | Vick’s performance this season | Wade Phillips able to get the Cowboys over the hump? | Jerry Jones not wanting to give up control; costing him a ring | Pete Carroll’s move to Seattle | Logging hours at the “Hotel California” | NFL management’s patience finding the right person | Al Davis’ next selection for a head coach | JaMarcus Russell being labled a bust | Money effecting guys in different ways | JaMarcus Russell just not caring as much as the Raiders do.
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Related Shows
Apr 26, 2012 show page with Michael Lombardi
Hour 1 - Ron Artest Acts Even Less Apologetic Than He Already Was | Bruins Fans On Twitter Go Racist After Game 7 Losing Goal | Steve Smith (NFL) Interview | Reaction To Steve Smith
Hour 2 - Michael Lombardi (NFL) Interview | The Bobcats Are Competing Too Hard, Slow Down | A Review Of Some Video Take Submissions | Metta World Peace Situation
Hour 3 - Claude Giroux (NHL) Interview | Joel Ward Responds To The Racist Comments On Twitter | Andrew Luck Rocks A $10 Phone | Huge Call Of The Day
Aug 22, 2011 show page with Michael Lombardi
Hour 1 - Terrelle Pryor's NFL Prospects | Cam Newton And Auburn In The Pros | Dan Wetzel (College Football) Interview | Wacky Emails
Hour 2 - Breakdown Of The Improprieties In College Football | Jered Weaver's Deal With The Angels | Mitch Williams (MLB) Interview | Wacky Emails
Hour 3 - Michael Lombardi (NFL) Interview | Violence At The 49ers Game | Huge Email Of The Day | Huge Text Of The Day
Jul 27, 2011 show page with Michael Lombardi
Hour 1 - Jets' Resigning Of Santonio Holmes, They Had To Do It | Mike Brown And Bengals Are Taking The Wrong Path With Carson Palmer | Dale Earnhardt Jr. (NASCAR) Interview | Jr. Interview Recap
Hour 2 - Terrelle Pryor Gets Five-Year Ban From Ohio State. | Ike Taylor (NFL) Interview | Dolphins Trying To Get Kyle Orton, Of Course They Are | Mariners Are Terrible
Hour 3 - Isreal In L.A. Gets Racked | A Comparison Is Made Between Jackie Robinson And Bryce Harper | Huge Email Of The Day | Huge Text Of The Day
Apr 29, 2011 show page with Michael Lombardi
Hour 1 - First Round Of NFL Draft, Falcons Show Brass By Trading Up | A Very Short Segment | Thomas Dimitroff (NFL) Interview | Jimmy Clausen's Fall In Carolina
Hour 2 - Lions Get Nick Fairley, That's Big For The D | Mark Ingram's Emotional Moment At The Draft | Michael Lombardi (NFL) Interview | An Email From Grillup Eatmore Hotdogs
Hour 3 - Adrian Wojnarowski (NBA) Interview | James Harden (NBA) Interview | The Week That Was | The Huge Email Of The Day
Jan 25, 2011 show page with Michael Lombardi
Hour 1 - MJD Explains Cutler Tweet | Antonio Cromartie Breaks Down CBA Situation | Phil Simms (NFL) Interview | Very Short Segment |
Hour 2 - Packers White House Smack | Larry In SF Green Acres Parody | Herschel Walker's NFL Comeback Plans | Emails
Hour 3 - Michael Lombardi (NFL) Interview | Pro Bowler Barely Hits 100 | Dan Wetzel (NFL) Interview | Text Contest
Dec 8, 2010 show page with Michael Lombardi
Hour 1 - Don't Be Mad At The Yankees, Jetes, Be Mad That You're Old | Broncos Say It Was In Josh McDaniels Best Interest To Fire Him With Four Weeks Left | Adrian Gonzalez (MLB) Interview | 30 Cavs Fans Ejected From A Restaurant After Taunting LeBron
Hour 2 - Michael Lombardi (NFL) Interview | Keith Fitzhugh Turns Down The NFL To Support Family | There Is Now Some Competition For Carl Lewis | Caller Dustin Bails Before Calls
Hour 3 - Adrian Wojnarowski (NBA) Interview | Urban Meyer Stepping Down At Florida | Andy Staples (College Football) Interview | Huge Text Of The Day
Sep 27, 2010 show page with Michael Lombardi
Hour 1 - Dallas Punches Houston In The Mouth, Cowboys Showed Up In A Big Way | Garrett Hartley Misses A Game-Winning Field Goal Badly, He Has To Make That Kick | It Looks Like Mike Vick Has Figured Things Out | The Soccer Tweet That Has Gotten A Lot Of Attention
Hour 2 - Credit For Braylon Edwards Performing Big After A Rough Week, But No Credit For How He Is Handling It | The 49ers Are Unraveling | Dennis Dodd (College Football) Interview | A Very Short Segment
Hour 3 - Michael Lombardi (NFL) Interview | The Albert Haynesworth Situation In Washington Has Gone From Bad To Worse | Another Georgia Player Gets In Trouble With The Law | Huge Text Contest
Jan 20, 2010 show page with Michael Lombardi
Hour 1 - Chan Gailey, A Retread Hire That Bills' Fans Do Not Like | Vols' Fans Just Won't Let The Lane Kiffin Move Go | We Were All Wrong About Brett Favre | Rex Ryan Gets Called Fat On Letterman
Hour 2 - Rich Gannon Takes From JRIB | Colts Are Underestimated, No One Is Really Talking About Them | Lorenzo Neal Interview (Retired NFL Fullback) | React To The Neal Interview
Hour 3 - Michael Lombardi Interview (National Football Post) | Caller Says Keith Brooking Was Wrong At The Wrong People | First Picture Of Tiger Since The Thanksgiving Incident Surfaces, Allegedly | Huge Text Of The Day






