The Ringer
Long time NFL Draft and College Football Analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world of an NFL talent evaluator. From the football season to the draft he’ll be following the top draft prospects, sharing the inside scoops from NFL front offices, talking to some of his friends in the industry, and regularly discussing his latest mock drafts. Join Todd on Mondays and Thursdays every week and don't miss his Saturday game day reaction shows. For Todd's Full Mock Draft and More Draft Access Subscribe to The McShay Report: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe
16h ago
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench react to Carnell Tate, Jeremiyah Love, Taylen Green and the biggest standouts from the QB, RB, and WR class measurables and combine performances. Then, they’re joined by Colts GM Chris Ballard, who discusses the difficulty in trying to replace Andrew Luck, his path to becoming an NFL executive, and more. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:00 NFL Combine coverage: day six 2:25 Evaluating the combine WR Class 4:15 Reacting to Carnell Tate's measurables and performance 14:45 Takeaways from the WR groups 38:25 Evaluating the combine QB Class 52:50 Recapping our 2026 combine coverage 56:40 Evaluating the combine RB prospects 1:09:45 Colts GM Chris Ballard joins the show 1:10:20 Chris's journey to becoming an NFL executive 1:24:30 Ballard's talent-evaluating style and principles 1:27:20 Evaluating the quarterback position 1:32:45 NFL increases the salary cap over $300 million Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.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 McShay Guests: Steve Muench and Chris Ballard Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1d ago
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench react to Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Dillon Thieneman and the biggest standouts from the CB, DS, and TE class measurables and combine performances. Then, they’re joined by Chargers GM Joe Hortiz, who discusses drafting around Justin Herbert’s development, his path to becoming an NFL executive, and more. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:20 NFL Combine coverage: day five 3:05 Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers' record breaking performances 17:30 Evaluating the combine TE Class 22:45 Reacting to Caleb Downs' measurables and performance 25:55 Evaluating the combine safety prospects 38:55 Evaluating the combine CB Class 54:55 Chargers GM Joe Hortiz joins the show 55:25 Joe's journey to becoming an NFL executive 1:02:20 Joe and the Chargers' draft strategy 1:12:20 Drafting around Justin Herbert 1:16:20 Relationship working with the Harbaugh brothers Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.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 McShay Guests: Steve Muench and Joe Hortiz Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2d ago
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench react to Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Caleb Banks and the biggest standouts from the first day of measurables and combine performances. Then, they’re joined by Panthers GM Dan Morgan, who discusses Bryce Young’s development, his path to becoming an NFL executive, and more. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:45 NFL Combine coverage: day four 3:15 Reacting to Sonny Styles' and Arvell Reese's combine performance 15:31 "Sonny Styles will be taken in the Top 5." 22:30 Evaluating David Bailey's combine performance 25:20 Is Caleb Banks worth the risk? 31:25 Takeaways from the EDGE, IDL, and LB classes 47:50 NFL combine nudge guys 55:25 Panthers GM Dan Morgan joins the show 57:10 Dan's journey to becoming an NFL executive 1:02:20 Drafting Bryce Young 1:07:10 Dan's draft strategy with the Panthers 1:09:30 What's next for the Panthers? Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.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 McShay Guests: Steve Muench and Dan Morgan Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4d ago
Welcome to The McShay Show! In the last edition of their combine primer series, the guys discuss their workout expectations for what’s expected to be a potentially historic edge class. Then, they’re joined by Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles, who talks about Caleb Williams’s development, how mock drafts inform his process, and more. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay show! 2:45 NFL Combine coverage: day three 3:18 This defensive line, edge, and LB class could be all-time 8:00 Evaluating the 2026 EDGE class 18:45 Evaluating the 2026 linebacker class 23:50 Evaluating the 2026 interior defensive line class 31:25 Bears GM Ryan Poles joins the show 33:20 Ryan's journey to becoming an NFL executive 34:30 Drafting and developing Caleb Williams 42:20 What's next for the Bears? 44:30 Ryan's draft philosophies Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.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 McShay Guests: Steve Muench and Ryan Poles Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4d ago
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back for the second part of their NFL combine primer to share 10 players who are under the most pressure to perform in Indy. Then, they’re joined by Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, who goes behind the scenes of the drafting of Cam Ward and shares other stories about his life as an NFL decision-maker. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:05 NFL Combine coverage: day two 9:15 The latest news on combine participants 14:30 The 10 combine prospects with the most on the line 49:45 Titans GM Mike Borgonzi joins the show 51:20 Mike's journey into becoming an NFL executive 57:05 Hiring Brian Daboll to develop Cam Ward 1:00:35 Drafting Cam Ward 1:04:40 Once you have a franchise QB, what's next? Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.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 McShay Guests: Steve Muench and Mike Borgonzi Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5d ago
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench are live from the NFL combine in Indianapolis to share their latest intel and the top five prospects who are primed to boost their draft stock. Plus, Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf sits down for the latest segment of the Decision-Makers series to discuss his journey as an NFL executive, his favorite parts of the job, drafting Drake Maye, and what's next for Will Campbell. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 3:00 NFL combine coverage: Day one 4:40 Which prospects are primed to shine in Indy? 40:25 Patriots EVP of player personnel Eliot Wolf joins the show 42:40 Eliot's grading scale for prospects 44:12 Self-scouting Will Campbell's development 46:50 Eliot's journey to becoming an NFL executive 52:40 Drafting Drake Maye 56:40 Managing long-term draft capital Learn more and join the waitlist at ScoutMotors.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 McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, Jake Loskutoff, and Nik Stanjevich Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19
Welcome to The McShay Show! With the 2026 NFL combine right around the corner, Todd's revealing his working top-50 big board. The guys talk Jeremiyah Love’s NFL comps, the battle for Edge1, Fernando Mendoza's red flags, and more. Then, they’re joined by Dr. Scott Goldman of AIQ for a behind-the-scenes look at how NFL teams evaluate prospects off the field. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 4:10 Pre-Combine Big Board: Top 50 Prospects 16:00 David Bailey vs. Arvell Reese 24:20 Evaluating Fernando Mendoza and his historical comps 32:50 Takeaways from Todd's Top 50 prospects 46:55 Scott Goldman, founder of AIQ, joins the show 49:20 Assessment tools for NFL scouting and player development Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.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 McShay Guests: Steve Muench and Dr. Scott Goldman Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 16
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by reacting to the news that Trinidad Chambliss will be returning to Ole Miss for another season. The guys break down Chambliss’s decision and reflect on how it will impact the 2027 QB class. Then, they each share three second-round prospects to know before the NFL combine. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 3:00 Trinidad Chambliss granted injunction for 2026 season 8:55 Previewing the 2027 NFL Draft Quarterback Class 15:20 The 2026 Offensive Tackle Draft Class is Deep 23:30 Previewing our NFL Combine coverage 25:35 Our Favorite 2nd Round Impact Prospects 1:05:05 Dolphins release Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.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 McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices