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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.
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Nico Iamaleava vs. Jayden Maiava. Plus, Our Rough Draft 2027 QB Rankings.
3d ago01:12:42Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are continuing their Building the Board series with UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava and USC QB Jayden Maiava. To close the show, the guys rank the 12 quarterback prospects they’ve scouted this summer. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (11:18) Building the Board: Nico Iamaleava vs. Jayden Maiava (12:38) Takeaways from the tape (18:30) Nico Iamaleava's biggest strengths (25:55) Jayden Maiava's biggest strengths (38:01) Offseason development needs (46:23) Preseason QB Rankings Make your rise with the MVP Bundle. Available now. 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
SummaryJohn Mateer vs. Trinidad Chambliss: Making the Case for Smaller QBs
1w ago00:59:32Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are continuing their Building the Board series with Oklahoma QB John Mateer and Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss. They talk through their strengths and weaknesses and share their way-too-early 2027 NFL draft grades for each prospect. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:26) Building the Board: Trinidad Chambliss vs. John Mateer(06:00) Takeaways from the tape(09:17) Trinidad Chambliss' biggest strengths(20:20) John Mateer's biggest strengths(31:15) Offseason development needs(42:39) How will their game translate to the NFL?(46:03) Head-to-head grades Make your rise with the MVP Bundle. Available now. 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
SummarySam Leavitt vs. Darian Mensah: Which QB Transfer Is the Better NFL Prospect?
1w ago01:12:08Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are continuing their Building the Board series with LSU QB Sam Leavitt and Miami QB Darian Mensah. Todd shares why he’s so high on Leavitt, and the guys discuss some of their favorite NFL comps for Mensah. To close, they rerack their 2027 QB boards with grades for each prospect.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:22) Building the Board: Sam Leavitt vs. Darian Mensah(04:06) Takeaways from the tape(19:31) Sam Leavitt's biggest strengths(27:20) Darian Mensah's biggest strengths(36:26) Offseason development needs(44:41) How will their game translate to the NFL?(51:49) Head-to-head gradesMake your rise with the MVP Bundle. Pre-order now.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
SummaryCJ Carr vs. Julian Sayin: Talking Traits, NFL Comps, Ceilings, and More
2w ago01:05:04Summary readyWelcome back to the McShay Show! In the aftermath of CJ Carr’s impressive Manning Passing Academy showing, Todd and Steve are rewinding the game tape and handing out their preseason grades for the Notre Dame quarterback. They’re also sharing their scouting report on Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, and revealing which QB they think has a better chance of succeeding in the NFL.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:00) The latest on Brendan Sorsby(05:17) Addressing John Mateer's mechanics(09:13) Building the Board: CJ Carr vs. Julian Sayin(11:48) Takeaways from the tape(30:49) CJ Carr's biggest strengths(37:54) Julian Sayin's biggest strengths(48:05) Head-to-head gradesMake your rise with the MVP Bundle. Pre-order now.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
SummaryThe Manning Passing Academy: MVPs, 2027 QB Lessons, Camp Surprises, and More
2w ago01:02:38Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Todd’s back from his trip to the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and he’s sharing his big-picture takeaways from the weekend. The guys talk camp MVPs, biggest surprises, breakouts, and more. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (03:50) Recapping the Manning Passing Academy (08:20) Who was the MVP? (17:05) Evaluating Julian Sayin's development (21:48) Which players surprised you the most? (30:05) Takeaways from Arch Manning's performance (34:52) Is John Mateer too jacked?! (39:33) Under the radar QB's (45:48) Takeaways from the 2026 MPA 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
SummaryA Brendan Sorsby Supplemental Draft PSA. Plus, Scouting LaNorris Sellers.
3w ago01:01:48Summary readyWelcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open the episode by reacting to the news that the NFL will not be holding a supplemental draft for quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Then, they go through their scouting reports on Sorsby and South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers and assign preseason grades for each player. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (00:45) NFL denies Brendan Sorsby supplemental draft eligibility (17:12) Building the Board: Brendan Sorsby vs. LaNorris Sellers (20:13) Takeaways from the tape (24:13) LaNorris Sellers' biggest strengths (29:52) Brendan Sorsby's biggest strengths (34:10) Offseason development needs (42:57) How will their game translate to the NFL? (48:38) Head-to-head grades (52:28) Previewing The Manning Passing Academy 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
SummaryBuilding the Board: Arch Manning vs. Dante Moore for 2027 QB1
3w ago00:52:32Summary 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.
Jun 1601:04:22Summary 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
May 2800:43:34Summary 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
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