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Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts.New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they prepare you for the NFL draft with in-depth analysis, player evaluations, and the latest buzz from around the NFL. Don’t miss special livestream coverage during the NFL draft, plus Saturday game day reaction shows throughout the college football season.
For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe
For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 23min
Day 2 NFL Combine Reactions: Defensive Line Winners and What to Make of Abdul Carter’s Injury.
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve are LIVE from Indianapolis to talk all the latest news from around the NFL. They open by discussing Abdul Carter’s foot injury and how teams may approach his decision to not get surgery. Then, the guys sort through Thursday’s testing numbers and identify which defensive players were the biggest Day 2 winners.(1:40) Abdul Carter's Injury Implications(9:20) Evaluating the DL workouts(48:00) DT Workout Evaluations(1:12:40) LB Workout Evaluations(1:18:40) Coming up this week from the CombineSign up today to receive Todd’s Mock 1.0 and premium access to every mock draft, exclusive scouting reports, inside information from league sources, and deep-dive analyses from now until the draft.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 27min
Day 1 from the NFL Scouting Combine: Shedeur Sitting Out, Stafford’s Next Move, and Pre-Workout Draft Tiers
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve are LIVE from Indianapolis to talk all the latest news from around the NFL. They open by breaking down the implications of a potential Matthew Stafford trade and what to make of Shedeur Sanders’s decision to not work out in Indianapolis. Then, they talk updated draft tiers and reveal the players they’re most excited to see work out at the combine.Sign up today to receive Todd’s Mock 1.0 and premium access to every mock draft, exclusive scouting reports, inside information from league sources, and deep-dive analysis from now until the draft. https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 16min
Todd’s Mock Draft 1.0: Abdul Carter to Tennessee and the Giants Find Their QB of the Future
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! The day is finally here: Todd has released his Mock Draft 1.0! Todd and Steve start by talking through each of the top three picks, including what Todd’s hearing from around the league about the Titans’ preference at 1 and who could be the Browns’ quarterback in 2025. Then, the guys talk about which players could rise throughout the draft process after just missing the first-round cut. To close, Steve identifies his favorite picks from Mock 1.0.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(0:47) Check Out Todd's Mock Draft 1.0 on The McShay Report98:16) Mock Draft (1.0) #1 Pick: Titans Are On The Clock(18:26) Mock Draft (1.0) #2 Pick: Browns Are On The Clock(22:55) Mock Draft (1.0) #3 Pick: Giants Are On The Clock(28:02) Mock Draft (1.0) Breaking Down Todd's Top 10 Picks(46:57) Honorable Mentions + Muench's Biggest Takeaways(1:00:38) Historical Positional Context for this Draft Class(1:10:43) Thanks For Watching!Sign up for The McShay Report today to receive Todd’s Mock 1.0 and premium access to every mock draft, exclusive scouting report, ranking, and deep-dive analysis from now until the draft.For Todd's Full Mock Draft and More Draft Access Subscribe to The McShay Report: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribeThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 19min
Defensive Line NFL Draft Tiers: Ranking Abdul Carter, Mason Graham, the Georgia Pass Rushers, and More
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! The guys open by discussing what makes this defensive line group one of the deepest in recent memory. Then, Todd and Steve reveal their defensive line draft tiers and discuss some player comps, floors, and ceilings.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(0:43) Deep Dive on the Defensive Line Prospects(2:45) This Defensive Line Class is as Good as EVER(8:29) Evaluating the 2025 Interior Defensive Line Class(27:28) Todd's Most Underrated IDL Prospect(36:01) Evaluating the 2025 Edge Prospects(49:14) Breaking Down Jalon Walker [Edge #3](56:44) Leading Edge Prospects by Win Rate(1:01:33) Todd's Top Edge ProspectsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 18min
Scouting the Loaded Running Back Class + Is Tyler Shough a 1st Round Pick?
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show”! The guys open by breaking down the tape of Louisville QB Tyler Shough, what surprised them the most about his play, and how he stacks against the rest of the QB class. Then, they dive deep into this year’s loaded RB class and their favorite players so far. Finally, Todd shares the latest rumblings he’s hearing around the league about the tight end and defensive line class.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(0:54) Evaluating Louisville QB Tyler Shough [QB #4](24:40) Breaking Down The Historic 2025 RB Draft Class(29:02) Omarion Hampton has Emerged as RB #2(30:28) Comparing the 2025 RB Class to 2017's Prospects(36:17) Who's Drafting a RB?(43:12) Most Intriguing RB Prospects(58:51) What Todd's Hearing Around The League(01:12:52) Thanks For Watching!The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 14min
Tale of the Tape: Shedeur Sanders vs. Jaxson Dart for QB2. Plus, Breaking Down the Eagles’ Winning Formula.
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! The guys open by reacting to the Eagles’ dominant performance in the Super Bowl and discussing the biggest roster-building takeaways from the game. Then, they get into the battle for QB2 with tape deep dives of Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart. To close, Todd and Steve reveal which under-the-radar prospects have been popping on film since the Senior Bowl.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(0:52) The Eagles Super Bowl Roster Blueprint(7:08) Super Bowl LX Odds: Eagles [+600] Chiefs [+650] Ravens [+650](8:12) Jalen Hurts Super Bowl LIX MVP(10:11) 72 Days Until the NFL Draft(14:52) Which Direction Should the Patriots Go at #3?(18:50) Defensive Line will be a Premium in this Draft(21:24) NFL Combine + Draft Schedule(26:00) Breaking Down Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart *(37:08) Comparing Jaxson Dart to Drake Maye(41:40) Evaluating Shedeur Sanders' Film(46:15) Who is Shedeur Sanders NFL Comp?(46:58) Who's QB2: Dart or Sanders?(56:58) Evaluating Ole Miss WR Tre Harris [WR #12](59:29) Evaluating TCU WR Savion Williams [WR #15](1:01:21) Breaking: Saints Hire HC Kellen Moore(1:04:24) RB Prospects: Treyveon Henderson [RB #2] vs. Omario Hampton [RB #4](1:05:38) Todd's Top RB Prospects(1:07:45) Underrated RB Prospects: Devin Neal + DJ Giddons(1:08:19) Thanks For Watching!The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 11min
Super Bowl Roster Lessons, a Travis Hunter Draft Debate, and Texans GM Nick Caserio on Working With Bill Belichick and Building Around C.J. Stroud
Nick Caserio, EVP & GM of the Houston Texans, draws from his extensive experience with the Patriots to discuss roster-building lessons from recent Super Bowl teams. He delves into the intricacies of evaluating players like Travis Hunter and shares insights on scouting C.J. Stroud, emphasizing the importance of character and mental toughness. Caserio reveals the challenges and lessons learned while working under Bill Belichick, highlighting the synergy needed between coaching staff and management in crafting a winning team.

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Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 32min
Who’s Rising in Todd’s Updated Top 100 Prospects? Plus: Talking Team Building and Scouting Lamar Jackson With Ravens GM Eric DeCosta.
Eric DeCosta, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Baltimore Ravens, is known for his expertise in player recruitment and roster development. In this engaging conversation, he shares insights on the recent Senior Bowl rankings and highlights standout prospects like Texas WR Matthew Golden. DeCosta delves into the behind-the-scenes story of drafting Lamar Jackson, revealing the strategic decisions that shaped the Ravens' offense. He also discusses evolving scouting techniques and the crucial interplay between technology and player evaluations.

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Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 10min
Senior Bowl, Day 3 Takeaways
Steve Muench, an insightful NFL analyst, joins the discussion to break down the standout players from Day 3 of the Senior Bowl. They dive into the quarterback performances, analyzing key strengths, particularly highlighting Dylan Gabriel's arm strength. The conversation shifts towards the impressive defensive linemen, with Darius from Toledo and David Walker making notable impacts. Muench emphasizes the Senior Bowl's critical role in shaping player evaluations and preparing prospects for their NFL future.

Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 25min
Senior Bowl, Day 2: Mike Green vs. Josh Conerly Jr., Small Schools Show Out, and Is Jack Bech the next Puka Nacua?
Steve Muench, an NFL Analyst with a keen eye for draft prospects, joins to discuss Day 2 of the Senior Bowl. The standout clash between Mike Green and Josh Conerly Jr. kicks off the conversation. Muench highlights the impressive skills from small school players, emphasizing their potential in the NFL. Jackson Dart's rising confidence as a quarterback and his quest for the QB3 spot is also covered. The episode wraps with insights on various standout performances and the unique camaraderie emerging from this competitive scouting event.


