Day Three From the Combine: Previewing the Potentially Historic Edge Class

Welcome 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 three
3:18 This defensive line, edge, and LB class could be all-time
8:00 Evaluating the 2026 EDGE class
18:45 Evaluating the 2026 linebacker class
23:50 Evaluating the 2026 interior defensive line class
31:25 Bears GM Ryan Poles joins the show
33:20 Ryan's journey to becoming an NFL executive
34:30 Drafting and developing Caleb Williams
42:20 What's next for the Bears?
44:30 Ryan's draft philosophies
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Host: Todd McShay
Guests: Steve Muench and Ryan Poles
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer
Social: Jon Roemer

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