The Ringer NFL Draft Show BONUS EP: Combine Deep Dive and Measuring Our Arms With Todd McShay and Steve Muench
Feb 28, 2026
Steve Muench, draft analyst and McShay Report co-host, joins to unpack combine measurements and scouting quirks. They debate arm length importance and measure arms live. Short takes cover quarterback evaluations, how teams build draft boards, and why mock drafts and front-office thinking often diverge.
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Arm Length Matters More For Tackles
- Arm length matters differently by position, showing up far more for offensive tackles than for edge rushers.
- Todd McShay and Steve Muench explain tackles need length to push and recover at the edge, while defensive linemen can win with varied techniques.
Hotel Tape Measure Became A Combine Bit
- The hosts measured each other's arm and hand sizes on the hotel tape-measure impulse, turning a draft conversation into a live bit.
- Danny Heifetz, Todd McShay and others debated measurement points (shoulder meat vs fingertip) and tested Heifetz's claimed 34-inch arms.
Ty Simpson Trades Physical Traits For Football IQ
- Ty Simpson's draft stock hinges on medical recovery, context, and mental traits rather than outstanding physical traits.
- Todd McShay notes Simpson lacks elite physical measurables but offers top-level mental processing, organization, and play recognition that teams value.