Former NFL general manager and three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi reveals what makes football organizations tick at the championship level. From personnel to practice to game-day decisions that win titles, Lombardi shares what he learned working with coaching legends Bill Walsh of the 49ers, Al Davis of the Raiders, and Bill Belichick of the Patriots, among others, during his three decades in football.
MICHAEL LOMBARDI was most recently an internal consultant for Bill Belichick in the New England Patriots' front office, after thirty years working for the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders, and the Cleveland Browns (where he was general manager for two years). He writes a column for The Ringer and appears weekly on Bill Simmons's podcast, as well as his own podcast for The Ringer, The NFL Show.
"Simply put, Lombardi's first-person, all access, total insider
account of working with three dynastic legends is as good a
behind-the-scenes sports book as I've ever read." --Jerry Thornton,
Barstool Sports "Fans will immerse themselves in this revealing
insider's glimpse into pro football...His comments on the skills
required of NFL head coaches are particularly revealing: x's and
o's, sure, but also practical concerns like setting clear
guidelines for discipline, making room arrangements on the road,
even planning meals and diets. Those who read this informative,
eye-opening account will learn much about what makes a great NFL
team." --Booklist "Gridiron Genius is a FASCINATING read! Michael
Lombardi provides a truly unique look at the inside workings and
the exacting attention to detail that is paramount to succeed at
the highest level. Michael has worked in concert and in lock step
with some of the best teachers and administrators in the history of
professional football. He shares true behind-the-scenes glimpses
and anecdotes of the behind the scenes world of our industry."
--Sean Payton "Michael Lombardi got his masters in football from
The Masters of football - Bill Walsh, Al Davis, Bill Belichick. Now
he passes those memorable lessons on to his fortunate readers so
they can receive an advanced education in coaching, personnel,
management and strategy" --Adam Schefter, ESPN NFL Insider and
author of The Man I Never Met "My only criticism if Michael
Lombardi's book is that I enjoyed it too much. The characters and
stories were irresistible. But make no mistake, this is a very
serious book. Lombardi extracts a meticulous and full-fledged
blueprint for organizational excellence from a raft of hard
evidence. This is a guidebook for excellence--and it applies way
beyond the gridiron. Any thoughtful business leader, for example,
could assemble a bundle of useful, integrated ideas that could
transform organizational performance. Bravo!" --Tom Peters, author
of In Search of Excellence "As someone who loves the game of
football but is also interested in business strategy and
leadership, this book was entertaining and useful." --Inc.
"This is a solid insider look at how NFL teams are made, and is
also a useful guide for sports coaches--or office
managers--creating their own teams." --Publishers Weekly
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