The Dave Chang Show Steak, Rösti, Béarnaise, a Dave Chang Show Combine, and the NFL Draft with Todd McShay and Steve Muench
Apr 27, 2026
Todd McShay, NFL draft analyst and scouting pro, and Steve Muench, co-host and draft strategist, join for a lively mix of football and food. They compare talent evaluation in scouting and the kitchen. They compete in a food-themed combine, debate analytics versus film, and break down steak, rösti, béarnaise, and other culinary tests.
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How Dave Makes Crispy Rösti
- Dave explains making rösti by grating russets, squeezing out moisture, and keeping starch to bind for crispness.
- He avoids rinsing the shreds and crisps in butter on a hot pan to get a steakhouse-style hash brown.
Bet On Trajectory Not Just Talent
- Do assess talent by betting on future trajectory, not just current skills.
- Dave Chang tracks rookies, gaps, and who can adapt in a team role when he hires cooks for long-term growth.
Human Reaction Trumps Measurables
- The hardest part of evaluating prospects is predicting how fame, money, and free time will change them.
- Todd McShay describes heavy psychological and background screening because first-round picks are massive financial bets.