The McShay Show Day Six From the Combine: Carnell Tate, Jeremiyah Love, Taylen Green, and more
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Mar 1, 2026 Chris Ballard, Indianapolis Colts general manager and longtime NFL executive, shares his path from scouting to team leadership. He discusses management principles, evaluating quarterbacks and roster construction. The conversation covers draft board strategy, cap planning, and lessons from replacing Andrew Luck.
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Combine Times Are Contextual For Receivers
- Combine times don't fully define a receiver's value for NFL teams and interview/football intelligence can outweigh a slightly slower 40 time.
- Todd McShay used Carnell Tate's 4.50 40 and strong interviews as an example of why tape and interviews keep him high on boards despite one modest timed run.
Draft Choices Come Down To Hall Of Famer Potential
- Teams are weighing positional value vs ceiling when deciding between elite prospects at non-premium spots and premium positions.
- McShay relayed GMs asking "am I going to pass on a Hall of Famer?" when considering receivers versus linebackers/guards.
Day Two Receivers Blew Up Scout Boards
- Lesser-known big receivers like Ted Hurst and Bryce Lance posted elite measurable and jump numbers that shift their draft profiles upward.
- McShay highlighted Hurst's 4.42 40 and 11-3 broad and Lance's 4.36 40 with 41.5-inch vertical as tape-prompting results.