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The McShay Show

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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
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Episodes

NFL Combine WR & RB Reactions: Is Matthew Golden the New WR1? Plus, The Running Back Class Shows Out.

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open the show by breaking down the record-breaking combine results from this year’s running back class, including TreVeyon Henderson, Omarion Hampton, and RJ Harvey. Then, they shift to some of the winners of the WR workouts, including Texas’s Matthew Golden and Iowa State’s Jaylin Noel, before wrapping up the show with the quarterback workouts. (0:00) Welcome to the McShay Show! (2:51) Day 3 Reactions Live from Indy (4:50) Evaluating the RB Work...

Mar 02, 20251 hr 33 min

NFL Combine Day 3 Reactions: Nick Emmanwori’s Historic Performance and Maxwell Hairston’s Big Day. Plus, An Exclusive Interview with Louisville QB Tyler Shough.

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open by reacting to South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori’s all-time workout and what it could mean for his draft stock. Then, they highlight other winners from Friday’s testing, including Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston and Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson. To close, the guys sit down with Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough to discuss his college journey, the draft process, and what he learned from Justin Herbert. (0:00) Welcome to The Mc...

Mar 01, 20251 hr 38 min

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...

Feb 28, 20251 hr 23 min

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 ...

Feb 27, 20251 hr 27 min

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 ...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 16 min

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) Eval...

Feb 18, 20251 hr 19 min

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] (...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 18 min

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: ...

Feb 11, 20251 hr 14 min

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

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! The guys open by discussing Travis Hunter’s draft stock and whether he could fall out of the top five picks. Then, they dissect the Chiefs and Eagles rosters and reflect on how each Super Bowl team was built through the draft. To close, Todd and Steve talk life in the league with Texans general manager Nick Caserio. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:44) Today's Show: Super Bowl Roster Building + Texans GM Nick Caserio (4:31) BREAKING: Muench is NOT GOOD (4:...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 11 min

Who’s Rising in Todd’s Updated Top 100 Prospects? Plus: Talking Team Building and Scouting Lamar Jackson With Ravens GM Eric DeCosta.

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! The guys open by reflecting on the Senior Bowl and how their past few weeks of scouting and reporting have affected the ranking of Todd’s top 100 prospects. Then, they go through their favorite risers from the group, including Texas WR Matthew Golden, Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo, and more. To close the show, Todd and Steve interview Ravens GM Eric DeCosta in a wide-ranging conversation that covers the behind-the-scenes story of drafting Lamar Jackson and what...

Feb 04, 20251 hr 32 min

Senior Bowl, Day 3 Takeaways

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! McShay and Muench are back for Day 3 of Senior Bowl week! They start the show with their breakdowns of the quarterbacks (05:35). Then, they go deep into the defensive standouts (22:49) and wide receivers (31:29), before discussing their top takeaways from the week in Mobile (36:32). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producer...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 10 min

Senior Bowl, Day 2: Mike Green vs. Josh Conerly Jr., Small Schools Show Out, and Is Jack Bech the next Puka Nacua?

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! It’s Day 2 of Senior Bowl week, and the guys break down everything they saw at practice. They start with the trenches, including the 1-on-1 between Mike Green and Josh Conerly Jr. (01:31). After, they discuss the quarterbacks (40:13), and who stood out from the skill position groups (57:00). Mike Green vs. Josh Conerly Jr. (03:17) Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M (09:16) Oluwafemi Oladejo, Edge, UCLA (24:24) Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue (28:50) Jackson Slater, IO...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 25 min

Senior Bowl Day One Takeaways: Could Jaxson Dart Rise? Plus, Azareye'h Thomas Shines

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! The guys are in Mobile, Alabama, for the first day of practices at the Senior Bowl! They start with their day-one impressions of the quarterbacks (01:37) and offensive and defensive line groups (29:13) before discussing the skill-position players that stood out (40:34) and why Azareye'h Thomas was the standout player of the day (42:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines av...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 12 min

Senior Bowl Primer: Finding QB3, Ranking Position Players in Mobile, and an Unforgettable Tim Tebow Story

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open by sharing some of their favorite Senior Bowl memories, including Todd’s experience covering Tim Tebow and the 2010 draft. Then, the guys discuss this year’s quarterback group and predict which signal-caller will get drafted after Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. To close, they draft the top players at each position in Mobile. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (2:12) It's OFFICIALLY Draft Season! (6:22) The State of the 2025 QB Draft Class (17...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 29 min

Ohio State’s Dominant CFP Run and Ben Johnson’s Fit in Chicago

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open by reacting LIVE to Ohio State’s 34-23 win over Notre Dame in the CFP national championship. Then, the guys reflect on their favorite moments from the past year in college football and share some under-the-radar prospects they’re excited about heading into NFL draft season. To close, they react to reporting that Ben Johnson’s been hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears and discuss his fit alongside Caleb Williams. Host: Todd McShay Gue...

Jan 21, 20251 hr 41 min

An Ohio State᠆Notre Dame National Championship Preview With Kirk Herbstreit, Plus Quinn Ewers Declares and Other Draft-Decision Reactions

Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys open by discussing Texas’s Quinn Ewers and Matthew Golden declaring for the draft, and what to make of Penn State’s running backs returning to school. Then, they’re joined by ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit to talk about the state of college football and what to watch for in the Ohio State᠆Notre Dame national championship. Quinn Ewers Declares for the Draft Carson Beck's Commitment to Miami State of the Transfer Portal and NIL Matthew Golden Declares for the NFL ...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 17 min

Coach Prime’s Cowboys Connection, Jayden Daniels Draft Lessons, and Ranking NFL GM Vacancies

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open by reacting to news that Deion Sanders has spoken to Jerry Jones about the Cowboys’ head coaching vacancy. Then, they break down the hiring of Mike Vrabel in New England and what lessons franchises can learn from Washington’s instant success in year one with Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels. To finish the show, the guys rank open NFL general manager positions. (2:22) Jerry Jones and Coach Prime Talk about Cowboys Job (21:58) Patriots Hire Head C...

Jan 14, 20251 hr 10 min

Cotton Bowl Instant Reactions: An Ohio State–Notre Dame Natty, Jack Sawyer’s Signature Moment, and Quinn Ewers’s Next Move

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off with their live reactions to Ohio State’s 28-14 win over Texas. Then, they talk Quinn Ewers’s draft decision and what to make of Ohio State being a 9.5-point favorite in the national championship against Notre Dame. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins...

Jan 11, 20251 hr 4 min

Orange Bowl Instant Reactions: Natty-Bound Notre Dame, Drew Allar’s Draft Decision, and Abdul Carter NFL Comps

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off with their live reactions to Notre Dame’s comeback win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl. Then, they talk Drew Allar’s disappointing College Football Playoff performance, Abdul Carter’s NFL ceiling, and where Marcus Freeman ranks among current college football coaches. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muen...

Jan 10, 202550 min

CFP Semifinal Preview: Penn State–Notre Dame and Texas–Ohio State. Plus, the Patriots Fumble the Top Pick and Talking Titans QB Options

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off by reacting to the Patriots falling in the draft order and the timing of their decision to fire Jerod Mayo. Then, they talk Titans quarterback options and what Tennessee should do with the no. 1 pick. To close the episode, the guys preview Penn State–Notre Dame and Texas–Ohio State. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (2:00) Patriots Beat Bills & Lose #1 Overall Pick (13:41) Todd's Relationship with Robert Kraft (15:30) The 2025 NFL D...

Jan 07, 20251 hr 27 min

CFP Quarterfinal Recap: Ohio State Routs Oregon, Texas Survives OT Thriller, and Penn State Slows Ashton Jeanty

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off by reacting to Ohio State’s big win over Oregon. Then, they talk Texas’s close call vs. Arizona State in the Peach Bowl and Penn State’s trench dominance against Ashton Jeanty and Boise State. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (6:25) Rose Bowl: (8) Ohio State Defeats (1) Oregon 41-21 (30:18) Peach Bowl: (5) Texas Defeats (4) Arizona State 39-31 in OT (1:03:15) Fiesta Bowl: (6) Penn State Defeats (3) Boise State 31-14 (1:17:10) Who's now...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 26 min

CFP Quarterfinal Preview: Ohio State–Oregon, Notre Dame–Georgia, Texas–Arizona State, and Penn State–Boise State. Plus, Quarterback Draft Thoughts.

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd opens by reacting to Carson Beck’s NFL draft decision, breaking down whether NFL teams should care about Cam Ward sitting out the second half of Miami’s bowl game, and analyzing Shedeur Sanders’s most recent tape. Then he talks Quinn Ewers’s options and how the Patriots should approach the top of the draft. In the second part of the show, Stanford Steve joins to preview each College Football Playoff quarterfinal. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show (1:12) Th...

Dec 30, 20241 hr 32 min

Todd’s 2024 NFL Redraft: Daniels Vs. Maye at 1, Nabers Over Harrison Jr., and Bo Nix What-Ifs

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! With the College Football Playoff breaking for a week and the NFL season winding down, the guys evaluate this year’s rookie class and re-pick the first 16 players of the 2024 draft. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (3:50) 2024 NFL Re-Draft Special (7:33) 1. Bears: Jayden Daniels (12:38) 2. Commanders: Drake Maye (17:55) 3. Patriots: Caleb Williams (21:07) 4. Cardinals: Malik Nabers (23:33) 5. Chargers: Joe Alt (25:32) 6. Giants: Bo Nix (35:14) 7. Titans: Mich...

Dec 25, 20241 hr 10 min

CFP Reactions: Ohio State’s Second Act, The Dominant Nittany Lions, and Texas Holds The Line. Plus, Notre Dame Cruises to 11th Straight Win

Todd and Muench react to the first round of the College Football Playoff! They kick off with Ohio State’s dominant win over Tennessee, then talk Texas’s close call with Clemson and whether blowout losses from SMU and Indiana highlight the need for change in the committee’s selection process. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Dan Com...

Dec 22, 20241 hr 28 min

CFP Picks: Indiana-Notre Dame, SMU-Penn State, Clemson-Texas, and Tennessee-Ohio State. Plus, Florida HC Billy Napier | The McShay Show

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open with a first-round College Football Playoff preview, breaking down the key players and matchups to watch in each game. Then, Florida head coach Billy Napier joins the show to talk about DJ Lagway’s upside, the Gators’ rebuilding effort, and how to game-plan against the SEC’s CFP teams. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (1:13) College Football Playoff First Round Preview (3:15) CFP Preview: Indiana-Notre Dame (18:55) CFP Preview: SMU-Penn St...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 33 min

Pre-Playoff Draft Buzz: QB Decisions, Weak WR and Loaded RB Classes | The McShay Show

Todd and Muench run through the NFL draft buzz they've been hearing, including whether Jalen Milroe will stay at Alabama or declare and Travis Hunter's draft stock after his Heisman win, and they compare the wide receiver and running back classes. Plus, Todd ranks his top running backs in the CFP. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:53) This Week on The McShay Show (1:10) Current State of the 2025 NFL Draft Buzz (4:25) QB Buzz: Drew Allar Returning to Penn State (12:15) QB Buzz: What's Next fo...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 21 min

Bill Belichick as a College Coach, Todd’s Flash Mock, and CFP Prospect Rankings

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open by reacting to news that Bill Belichick will be the next head coach at North Carolina. Then, they preview the College Football Playoff matchups and reveal which teams have the most top 250 draft prospects. To close the show, the guys go through a top-five Flash Mock Draft and give “their guys” of the week. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (1:12) Bill Belichick Agrees to become UNC Head Coach (16:21) The Top 250 CFP Draft Prospects (19:15) ...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 20 min

Playoff QB Confidence Rankings: Dillon Gabriel the Consensus No. 1, Texas’s Dynamic Duo, and Carson Beck Injury Concerns

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! With the dust settled on the College Football Playoff bracket reveal, the guys go team by team and rank each quarterback room from 12 to 1. 12. Maddux Madsen (4:44) 11. Sam Leavitt (8:42) 10. Kurtis Rourke (13:30) 9. Carson Beck and Gunner Stockton (17:32) 8. Riley Leonard (23:00) 7. Kevin Jennings (31:17) 6. Will Howard (38:52) 5. Drew Allar and Beau Pribula (49:17) 4. Cade Klubnik (55:56) 3. Nico Iamaleava (1:01:36) 2. Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning (1:07:55) 1...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 31 min

Conference Championship Reactions, CFP Predictions with Ryen Russillo

Todd and Muench welcome Ryen Russillo to react to the SEC, Big Ten and ACC championships games. They also compare the College Football Playoff resumes of SMU and Alabama. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Ryen Russillo and Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Marcelino Ortiz Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Dec 08, 20241 hr 18 min

A Conference Championship Weekend Preview With David Pollack. Plus, Can Notre Dame Win It All?

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve are joined by friend of the show David Pollack to break down every angle of the conference championship weekend. But before they get into the games, the guys talk about Notre Dame’s title chances and what makes this Fighting Irish team different from ones in years past. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:45) David Pollack Joins the Show! (2:15) Is (4) Notre Dame a True Contender? (8:20) Who is the Top QB in the CFP? (11:25) SEC Championship Pr...

Dec 05, 202456 min
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