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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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Day Two From the Combine: Prospects Under the Most Pressure in Indy. Plus, Titans GM Mike Borgonzi.
Feb 2401:16:03Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back for the second part of their NFL combine primer to share 10 players who are under the most pressure to perform in Indy. Then, they’re joined by Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, who goes behind the scenes of the drafting of Cam Ward and shares other stories about his life as an NFL decision-maker. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:05 NFL Combine coverage: day two9:15 The latest news on combine participants14:30 The 10 combine prospects with the most on the line 49:45 Titans GM Mike Borgonzi joins the show51:20 Mike's journey into becoming an NFL executive57:05 Hiring Brian Daboll to develop Cam Ward1:00:35 Drafting Cam Ward1:04:40 Once you have a franchise QB, what's next? Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.com The 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 Mike BorgonziProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryCombine Coverage Day One: Intel and Evaluating Who Is Primed to Shine in Indy. Plus, Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf.
Feb 2301:15:49Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench are live from the NFL combine in Indianapolis to share their latest intel and the top five prospects who are primed to boost their draft stock. Plus, Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf sits down for the latest segment of the Decision-Makers series to discuss his journey as an NFL executive, his favorite parts of the job, drafting Drake Maye, and what's next for Will Campbell. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!3:00 NFL combine coverage: Day one4:40 Which prospects are primed to shine in Indy?40:25 Patriots EVP of player personnel Eliot Wolf joins the show42:40 Eliot's grading scale for prospects44:12 Self-scouting Will Campbell's development46:50 Eliot's journey to becoming an NFL executive52:40 Drafting Drake Maye56:40 Managing long-term draft capital Learn more and join the waitlist at ScoutMotors.com. 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, Daniel Comer, Jake Loskutoff, and Nik StanjevichSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryTodd’s Pre-Combine Top-50 Big Board: A Surprise at 1, Mendoza Red Flags, and Other Takeaways. Plus, the Future of NFL Draft Psychological Testing.
Feb 1901:34:00Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! With the 2026 NFL combine right around the corner, Todd's revealing his working top-50 big board. The guys talk Jeremiyah Love’s NFL comps, the battle for Edge1, Fernando Mendoza's red flags, and more. Then, they’re joined by Dr. Scott Goldman of AIQ for a behind-the-scenes look at how NFL teams evaluate prospects off the field.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!4:10 Pre-Combine Big Board: Top 50 Prospects16:00 David Bailey vs. Arvell Reese24:20 Evaluating Fernando Mendoza and his historical comps32:50 Takeaways from Todd's Top 50 prospects46:55 Scott Goldman, founder of AIQ, joins the show49:20 Assessment tools for NFL scouting and player developmentLearn 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 Dr. Scott GoldmanProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummarySecond-Round Prospects to Know Before the Combine. Plus, Chambliss Fallout and 2027 QB Class Intel.
Feb 1601:16:11Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by reacting to the news that Trinidad Chambliss will be returning to Ole Miss for another season. The guys break down Chambliss’s decision and reflect on how it will impact the 2027 QB class. Then, they each share three second-round prospects to know before the NFL combine.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!3:00 Trinidad Chambliss granted injunction for 2026 season8:55 Previewing the 2027 NFL Draft Quarterback Class15:20 The 2026 Offensive Tackle Draft Class is Deep23:30 Previewing our NFL Combine coverage25:35 Our Favorite 2nd Round Impact Prospects1:05:05 Dolphins release Tyreek Hill and Bradley ChubbLearn 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 McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What Todd’s Hearing: Is Mendoza Worth It? Plus, the Draft’s Best Edge, WR Rankings, and More.
Feb 1201:04:07Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd’s been working the phone and is ready to share what he’s hearing about the 2026 NFL draft class from sources around the NFL.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:00 Conversations that NFL teams are having right now5:00 Is Fernando Mendoza THE guy or A guy?30:30 Better prospect: David Bailey or Arvell Reese?36:55 Who's WR1?50:10 Better LB value: Jacob Rodriguez or CJ Allen? 52:10 Who's TE2?57:15 Better CB value: Avieon Terrell or D'Angelo Ponds?59:50 Conversations that NFL teams are having right now Learn more and join the waitlist at ScoutMotors.com.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: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMickey Loomis: Saints EVP & GM | The Decision Maker Series
Feb 1100:30:55Summary readyTodd and Muench sit down with the Saints' executive vice president and general manager, Mickey Loomis, to talk about his draft strategy, his process for collaborating with his coaching staff, "always trading up," and much more! 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 0:30 Saints EVP & General Manager Mickey Loomis joins the show 3:20 Collaborating with the coaching staff 4:45 Behind the scenes of the Saints drafting Tyler Shough 9:45 Mickey Loomis' style of roster building 13:15 The importance of prospect measurables 15:15 Saints success on drafting running backs 17:25 How evaluating has evolved during Mickey's tenure 23:50 Building out the Saints draft board 26:10 Saints food spread on draft weekend Learn more and join the waitlist at ScoutMotors.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guests: Steve Muench and Mickey Loomis Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMock Draft 2.0: Mendoza Trade Offers, Reese’s NFL Comp, and More Round 1 Takeaways
Feb 901:05:52Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! It’s time for Todd’s Mock Draft 2.0. The guys open by breaking down the most surprising picks and best landing spots for each player in the top 16, then Muench answers listener-submitted questions. To read Todd’s full mock draft with picks 1 to 32, subscribe to his newsletter, The McShay Report.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!1:40 Mock Draft 2.0!3:00 1. Raiders — QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana12:20 2. Jets — LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State14:45 3. Cardinals — OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami20:30 Mock Draft 2.0: Top 10 Picks34:15 Mock Draft 2.0: Picks 11-16 49:40 Subscribe to The McShay Report for the rest of Mock 2.051:10 Honorable Muench-ionsLearn more and join the waitlist at ScoutMotors.com.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 Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryOur Favorite 2026 Prospects and a Super Bowl NFL Draft Retrospective. Plus, Mailbag!
Feb 501:16:38Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with That’s My Guy, a segment where the guys share which under-the-radar draft prospects have become their favorites during the scouting process. Then, they preview the Super Bowl and reflect on how each team built its roster through the draft. To close, they answer mailbag questions from McShay Report premium subscribers.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:00 My Guys: our favorite 2026 draft class prospects3:40 Dallen Bentley7:05 Blake Miller15:15 Skyler Gill-Howard18:40 Chris Brazzell II26:45 Malachi Lawrence28:55 R Mason Thomas33:40 Super Bowl LX preview: Seahawks [-4.5] vs. Patriots48:50 Post Senior Bowl mailbagLearn more and join the waitlist at ScoutMotors.com.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 Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Big Board: First-Round Locks, Finding QB3, and Post–Senior Bowl Buzz
Feb 201:15:59Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back to debut their new Monday show, The Big Board. In today’s episode, they’ll run through the first-round locks, Todd’s early quarterback rankings, and the latest post–Senior Bowl intel.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!3:45 Big Board: First Round Locks29:30 Senior Bowl takeaways and buzz1:01:20 Finding QB3 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 McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Senior Bowl Week Takeaways: The Round 1 Locks, QB Standouts, and Under-the-Radar Prospects Who Popped in Mobile
Jan 3001:04:01Summary readyIt’s the final day of Senior Bowl team practices in Mobile, Alabama, and Todd and Steve are back to share their favorite moments from the week that was. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:00 Senior Bowl day 4 coverage 4:10 Players that Stayed4:50 Story time: Tyren Montgomery & Max Iheanachor's path to football15:30 Day 4 coverage: Quarterback Takeaways 29:55 Day 4 Standouts 48:55 Nudge guys 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 Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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