The McShay Show Free Agency Draft Dominoes! Plus, Pound-the-Table Day Two Prospects.
Mar 9, 2026
Steve Muench, football analyst known for film-based draft evaluations, joins to break down free agency ripple effects on upcoming drafts. They react to QB movement, discuss teams prepping for 2027 signal-callers, and analyze the devalued running back market. Then they spotlight under-the-radar Day Two prospects like interior D-line, edge rushers, and versatile receivers.
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McShay Helped Curate Archie Manning's QB Invite List
- Todd McShay shares he helped Archie Manning compile a fast 30-name list for Manning Passing Academy invites.
- The list included notable 2027-eligible QBs like Arch Manning, Dante Moore, and others McShay was asked to recommend.
Trade Back More Often To Stockpile Draft Capital
- Prefer stockpiling picks over trading up frequently; more draft at-bats improves odds of building a successful roster.
- McShay argues trading back to accumulate picks yields better long-term roster construction than chasing single prospects.
Top Five Salaries Reveal Positional Value Tiers
- Positional market value in the NFL is driven by top-five salaries, revealing clear tiers led by quarterback, edge, and wide receiver.
- McShay cites averages: QB ~$56M, edge ~$42M, WR ~$34M, then corner and interior DL, guiding draft/FA prioritization.