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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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The 2026 QB Deep Dive: Mendoza’s Comp, a New QB3, the 2027 Factor, and More
Mar 1601:19:06Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are diving deep on the 2026 NFL draft QB class, with comps, ceilings, floors, and everything else you need to know about the top 10 prospects. Todd also shares why some NFL teams have approached this offseason with an eye on the loaded 2027 QB group.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(0:40) Evaluating the 2026 QB Class (5:55) #1 Fernando Mendoza, Indiana(24:30) #2 Ty Simpson, Alabama(42:45) #3 Cole Payton, North Dakota State(53:15) #4 Garrett Nussmeier, LSU(1:01:25) #5 Carson Beck, Miami(1:09:50) 2027's Historic QB ClassThe 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 MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMailbag! Shedeur’s Future, RB and TE Notes, the Steelers’ Next QB, and More
Mar 1300:36:00Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! In their first Friday episode of draft season, Todd and Steve are answering mailbag questions from McShay Report premium subscribers. To join the team, sign up at https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/upgrade.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:40 Jordan: Better combo for the Browns: Tate and Lomu or Freeling and Cooper Jr.?1:25 Macgregor: Thoughts on Ian Cunningham and how the Falcons have started free agency?8:40 Tyler: Thoughts on the day two running back class this year?13:20 Ed: What are the Patriots’ best options with the 31st pick?18:15 Cullen: If Dallas Goedert leaves, should the Eagles go after Kenyon Sadiq?22:50 Jeremy: What position do you see the Steelers targeting in Round 1?25:00 John: As a Saints fan, which Ohio State player is most likely to be available?The 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 MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryFLASH MOCK! Plus, Free Agency Frenzy and Maxx Crosby Fallout.
Mar 1101:11:47Summary readyTodd and Steve open by reacting to the Ravens pulling out of the Maxx Crosby trade. They discuss the fallout for Crosby, the Raiders, and why other GMs may think twice before negotiating with the Ravens moving forward. Then, the guys dive into a flash mock of the 2026 NFL draft's first 14 picks.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(0:45) FLASH MOCK: Free Agency Fallout(2:05) Ravens bail on Crosby trade, sign Hendrickson instead(10:45) FLASH MOCK: Free Agency Fallout First 14 Picks(15:10) 1. Raiders (17:00) 2. Jets(24:15) 3. Cardinals(27:00) 4. Titans(32:50) 5. Giants(41:45) 6. Browns(45:50) 7. Commanders(48:45) 8. Saints(53:25) 9. Chiefs(54:35) 10. Bengals(56:00) 11. Dolphins(58:35) 12. Cowboys(59:50) 13. Rams(1:02:53) 14. Ravens(1:06:30) Daniel Jones re-signs with the Colts (2 years - 88M)Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/MCSHAYThe 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 MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryFree Agency Draft Dominoes! Plus, Pound-the-Table Day Two Prospects.
Mar 901:06:51Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by reacting to the latest free agency moves and what they could mean for the 2026 (and 2027) NFL draft. Then, they each share three under-the-radar prospects who have popped on tape. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!4:20 The Biggest Free Agency Draft Implications35:15 Evaluating the Free Agency RB Market45:45 Our Favorite Day 2 Impact PlayersThe 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 MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryOur Post-Combine Top-100 Big Board! Plus, Trent McDuffie Trade Reactions.
Mar 500:58:36Summary readyIt’s Big Board Day! But before the guys dig into Todd’s rankings, they react to the Rams-Chiefs Trent McDuffie trade and analyze the draft implications from every angle. Subscribe to The McShay Report to access Todd's full board with his biggest risers, fallers, and most difficult rankings.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!1:15 Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to Rams for four draft picks12:40 Top 100 prospects revealed15:25 Top 10 Big Board Takeaways22:30 Reaction to Todd's Top 20 Prospects37:35 Takeaways from Todd's post-combine big boardThe 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 MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNFL Combine Recap: The Workout Warriors, Risers, and Lessons from Indy
Mar 200:45:58Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back from the NFL combine to recap their biggest takeaways from a week in Indy.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!1:25 Biggest Post-Combine Takeaways6:55 "I Can't Get Over What Sonny Styles Did."10:55 Evaluating Jeremiyah Love's Draft Stock15:30 Could Ty Simpson Break Into the Top 10?22:50 Biggest Combine Risers35:30 OL Combine StandoutsThe 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 MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryDay Six From the Combine: Carnell Tate, Jeremiyah Love, Taylen Green, and more
Mar 101:47:21Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench react to Carnell Tate, Jeremiyah Love, Taylen Green and the biggest standouts from the QB, RB, and WR class measurables and combine performances. Then, they’re joined by Colts GM Chris Ballard, who discusses the difficulty in trying to replace Andrew Luck, his path to becoming an NFL executive, and more.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:00 NFL Combine coverage: day six2:25 Evaluating the combine WR Class4:15 Reacting to Carnell Tate's measurables and performance14:45 Takeaways from the WR groups38:25 Evaluating the combine QB Class52:50 Recapping our 2026 combine coverage56:40 Evaluating the combine RB prospects1:09:45 Colts GM Chris Ballard joins the show1:10:20 Chris's journey to becoming an NFL executive1:24:30 Ballard's talent-evaluating style and principles1:27:20 Evaluating the quarterback position1:32:45 NFL increases the salary cap over $300 millionLearn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve Muench and Chris BallardProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryDay Five From the Combine: Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Dillon Thieneman, and more
Feb 2801:31:19Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench react to Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Dillon Thieneman and the biggest standouts from the CB, DS, and TE class measurables and combine performances. Then, they’re joined by Chargers GM Joe Hortiz, who discusses drafting around Justin Herbert’s development, his path to becoming an NFL executive, and more.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:20 NFL Combine coverage: day five3:05 Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers' record breaking performances17:30 Evaluating the combine TE Class22:45 Reacting to Caleb Downs' measurables and performance25:55 Evaluating the combine safety prospects38:55 Evaluating the combine CB Class54:55 Chargers GM Joe Hortiz joins the show55:25 Joe's journey to becoming an NFL executive1:02:20 Joe and the Chargers' draft strategy1:12:20 Drafting around Justin Herbert1:16:20 Relationship working with the Harbaugh brothersLearn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve Muench and Joe HortizProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryDay Four From the Combine: Sonny Styles' Historic Day, Arvell Reese and more standouts from the EDGE, IDL, and LB Classes.
Feb 2701:25:16Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench react to Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Caleb Banks and the biggest standouts from the first day of measurables and combine performances. Then, they’re joined by Panthers GM Dan Morgan, who discusses Bryce Young’s development, his path to becoming an NFL executive, and more.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:45 NFL Combine coverage: day four3:15 Reacting to Sonny Styles' and Arvell Reese's combine performance15:31 "Sonny Styles will be taken in the Top 5."22:30 Evaluating David Bailey's combine performance25:20 Is Caleb Banks worth the risk?31:25 Takeaways from the EDGE, IDL, and LB classes47:50 NFL combine nudge guys55:25 Panthers GM Dan Morgan joins the show57:10 Dan's journey to becoming an NFL executive1:02:20 Drafting Bryce Young1:07:10 Dan's draft strategy with the Panthers1:09:30 What's next for the Panthers?Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve Muench and Dan MorganProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryDay Three From the Combine: Previewing the Potentially Historic Edge Class
Feb 2501:00:25Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! In the last edition of their combine primer series, the guys discuss their workout expectations for what’s expected to be a potentially historic edge class. Then, they’re joined by Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles, who talks about Caleb Williams’s development, how mock drafts inform his process, and more.0:00 Welcome to The McShay show!2:45 NFL Combine coverage: day three3:18 This defensive line, edge, and LB class could be all-time8:00 Evaluating the 2026 EDGE class18:45 Evaluating the 2026 linebacker class23:50 Evaluating the 2026 interior defensive line class31:25 Bears GM Ryan Poles joins the show33:20 Ryan's journey to becoming an NFL executive34:30 Drafting and developing Caleb Williams42:20 What's next for the Bears?44:30 Ryan's draft philosophiesLearn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve Muench and Ryan PolesProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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