About this episode
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