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The McShay Show
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Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts.New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they prepare you for the NFL draft with in-depth analysis, player evaluations, and the latest buzz from around the NFL. Don’t miss special livestream coverage during the NFL draft, plus Saturday game day reaction shows throughout the college football season.
For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Building the Board: Arch Manning vs. Dante Moore for 2027 QB1
Yesterday00:52:32Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are kicking off their summer scouting series by sharing their early impressions of Arch Manning and Dante Moore, the top two quarterbacks in the 2027 draft class. The guys talk strengths and weaknesses, whose game translates better to the NFL, which guy is in the driver’s seat for QB1, and more. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (05:00) Building the Board: Arch Manning vs. Dante Moore (07:08) Takeaways from the tape (12:33) Dante Moore's biggest strengths (19:20) Arch Manning's biggest strengths (25:20) Offseason development needs (38:00) Which QB will have the "Mendoza Moments?" (43:32) Head-to-head grades The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryBrendan Sorsby to the NFL?! Breaking Down Every Angle With Albert Breer.
1w ago01:04:22Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd, Steve, and special guest Albert Breer are back early from vacation to react to the news that Texas Tech and Brendan Sorsby have mutually parted ways. The guys break down the NFL’s supplemental draft process, discuss Sorsby’s tape, and evaluate his complicated prospect status.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:15) Brendan Sorsby to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft(07:00) Albert Breer joins the show(09:50) Breaking down the logistics of Sorsby entering the Supplemental Draft(25:10) Breaking down Sorsby's tape and traits(36:45) Do you trust him?(48:45) Potential landing spots for Brendan SorsbyThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve Muench and Albert BreerProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryOur Way-Too-Early 2027 QB Preview: The Highest Ceilings, Floors, and More
4w ago00:43:34Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are diving into the 2027 QB class, with a rough-draft ranking of the top 13 prospects and discussions about the highest floors, ceilings, and more. Each top QB prospect’s early-access scouting report will be available later this summer on The McShay Report. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(04:50) Way-too-Early 2027 QB Rankings(12:50) Other than Sorsby, how many QBs would you take in a supplemental draft?(20:27) Which QB has the highest ceiling?(24:35) Which QB has the highest floor?(29:25) Which QB could have the biggest rise?(34:45) Who could have the most dramatic fall? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryA 2027 Draft Primer: The Best Position Groups, Prospects, and Names to Know
May 2500:49:21Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are giving an early primer on the 2027 draft class. They discuss generational prospects, the best position groups, player comps, and more. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (00:45) 2027 Draft Primer and Summer Scouting (03:50) Top 2027 prospects you need to know(21:50) Who are the best non-QB prospects in the 2027 class?(25:55) What's the strongest offensive position group?(31:25) Is there a standout OL? (34:45) Historical comparisons for this EDGE class(37:50) Projecting this cornerback class(42:20) What's the strongest defensive position group?The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMailbag! Ohio State WR Rankings, the Rams’ Plans, a Sorsby Update, and More.
May 2100:58:01Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are answering listener-submitted questions from subscribers of The McShay Report.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:20) Dan: What's the latest on Brendan Sorsby?(08:00) Kevin: Will Sonny Styles break Washington’s curse?(11:10) Thomas: What is Sean McVay’s long-term future with the Rams?(13:40) Austin: Was Jadarian Price really worth the no. 32 pick?(17:65) John: Where does Carnell Tate rank among recent Ohio State WR prospects?(19:35) Max: Why was Jeremiyah Love viewed differently by Arizona and Tennessee?(22:30) Kyle and Anthony: Did the Jets accidentally find their franchise QB?(26:55) Matt: Which Colts rookie will make the biggest impact?(31:20) Austin and Brian in Boston: How does Caleb Lomu’s drafting affect Will Campbell?(35:20) Preston: Could the Panthers already be eyeing the 2027 QB class?(38:30) Matt and Kevin: What should Buffalo expect from T.J. Parker?(41:45) Douglas: How quickly will Cleveland know what it has in Shedeur Sanders?(45:55) Steve: What would make Nate Boerkircher’s rookie season a success?(50:10) Camron: What role will Jaishawn Barham play in Dallas?The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve Muench and Daniel ComerProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryA Rookie Class Fantasy Football Preview. Plus, Hypothetical Over/Unders.
May 1800:59:35Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are sharing their rookie class fantasy football expectations for 2026. They each rank their top three RBs, WRs, and TEs, then make picks for the following hypothetical over/unders: (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (03:20) The Rookie Fantasy Football Primer (03:40) Projecting the top rookie RBs (12:50) Projecting the top rookie WRs (21:45) Projecting the top rookie TEs (25:40) The most likely to be overdrafted (30:00) The Puka Nacua League-Winner (35:30) Rookie over/under picks (37:10) Rookie QB O/U starts and hypotheticals (47:40) Rookie RB scrimmage yards O/U (50:20) O/U 5.5 WRs finish with 700-plus receiving yards in 2026 (53:00) O/U 3.5 TEs finish with 500-plus receiving yards in 2026 (54:20) O/U 1.5 first- and second-team All-Pro selections in 2026 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryRookie Class Predictions, Award Winners, and Superlatives
May 1401:03:00Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are spinning the rookie-class conversation forward with bold predictions, award winners, and superlatives.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:55) Better as a Pro Award(10:05) The Missing Piece Award(17:15) The Outlier Didn’t Matter Award(24:15) “How Did He Fall?” Award(30:35) Should’ve Gone Top Five Award(36:40) Extend the GM Award(41:35) Future 'Madden' 99 Overall Club Member(45:40) The Muench’s Trenches Award(48:30) The McShay “Sam Roush Oatmeal” Award(53:15) Offensive Rookie of the Year(55:15) Defensive Rookie of the Year The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryWhat We Got Wrong About the 2026 NFL Draft
May 1100:51:23Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are self-scouting their prospect evaluations and pre-draft predictions, beginning with a behind-the-scenes look at what happened with Todd's Jets intel on Arvell Reese and David Bailey. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:45 What we got wrong about the 2026 draft12:45 The Ty Simpson market18:20 Derrick Moore vs. Zion Young23:35 Too low on Malachi Lawrence27:05 Drew Allar's potential development34:10 Jadarian Price as a first rounder38:20 Prospects that fell to the fourth round44:10 Chase Bisontis rising to the second round46:05 Coming up on The McShay Show The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryOur Favorite Picks From Every Round of the 2026 NFL Draft
May 700:48:04Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! It’s a simple concept today: Todd and Steve share their favorite picks from every round of the 2026 NFL draft. To read scouting reports on each of the prospects, visit TheRinger.com/McShay. And for early access to the guys’ evaluations on the 2027 QB class, subscribe to The McShay Report. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:45 Favorite picks for every round of the 2026 draft1:55 Round 1: Favorite Picks10:20 Round 2: Favorite Picks15:15 Round 3: Favorite Picks20:25 Round 4: Favorite Picks25:05 Round 5: Favorite Picks30:35 Round 6: Favorite Picks36:00 Round 7: Favorite Picks The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryTalking Brendan Sorsby, Arch Manning, and the 2027 Class With Albert Breer
May 501:27:48Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by breaking down the tape on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby and debating whether he's worth a first-round pick in a potential supplemental NFL draft. Then, they’re joined by SI’s Albert Breer to discuss his latest reporting on Sorsby and what the league is saying about Arch Manning. To close, Muench shares highlights from his Las Vegas Phish trip.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:30 Evaluating Brendan Sorsby as an NFL prospect22:40 Comparing Sorsby to the 2027 QB draft class25:30 Projecting Sorsby's value in the supplemental draft36:00 Albert Breer joins the show36:45 The latest news on Brendan Sorsby46:20 What could a potential suspension look like?53:50 Will NFL teams have access to Sorsby before a supplemental draft?56:30 Projecting Arch Manning's draft stock1:05:35 Recapping Muench's Vegas tripThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve Muench, Albert BreerProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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