The McShay Show Podcast

The McShay Show

The Ringer
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
Talking Brendan Sorsby, Arch Manning, and the 2027 Class With Albert Breer
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by breaking down the tape on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby and debating whether he's worth a first-round pick in a potential supplemental NFL draft. Then, they’re joined by SI’s Albert Breer to discuss his latest reporting on Sorsby and what the league is saying about Arch Manning. To close, Muench shares highlights from his Las Vegas Phish trip.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:30 Evaluating Brendan Sorsby as an NFL prospect22:40 Comparing Sorsby to the 2027 QB draft class25:30 Projecting Sorsby's value in the supplemental draft36:00 Albert Breer joins the show36:45 The latest news on Brendan Sorsby46:20 What could a potential suspension look like?53:50 Will NFL teams have access to Sorsby before a supplemental draft?56:30 Projecting Arch Manning's draft stock1:05:35 Recapping Muench's Vegas tripThe 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 Muench, Albert BreerProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 5
1 hr 27 min
The Way-Too-Early 2027 Mock Draft: Arch Manning Vs. Dante Moore
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve start with grading their 2026 mock draft against how the draft actually shook out, and react to the uncertainty around Brendan Sorsby's future. Then, they reveal their 2027 way-too-early mock draft, discussing who should be the top prospect: Arch Manning or Dante Moore? Plus, evaluating Jeremiah Smith's place in the all-time WR prospect conversation, and much more. Check out The McShay Report for the entire first round mock draft. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 3:15 Grading our 2026 mock draft 10:40 Brendan Sorsby to enter gambling addiction program 13:15 Revealing our way-too-soon 2027 mock draft 15:05 2027's top prospect: Arch Manning or Dante Moore? 23:10 Projecting the top QB prospects 32:10 Ranking Jeremiah Smith's historical comparison 39:15 Biggest surprises and steals in the 2027 mock draft 42:30 Get full mock draft access on The McShay Report 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 Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29
50 min
The Best NFL Draft Classes, Biggest Steals, Boom or Bust Picks, and More
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back for a 2026 draft recap featuring superlatives, biggest steals, boom-or-bust picks, and more. Check out TheRinger.com/McShay to read Todd’s detailed prospect evaluations, and subscribe to The McShay Report for access to his favorite selection for all 32 teams. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 3:20 Best in draft20:50 Boom or bust29:05 See the vision39:10 Take the phone away52:40 Most interesting position group1:00:05 Glass eaters1:04:15 2027 QB sweepstakes1:09:30 Day 3 pick who will make the most impact1:13:20 The McShay Show scoreboard1:20:50 Final Thoughts on the 2026 NFL draftThe 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, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26
1 hr 31 min
Our Favorite Day-Three Steals and QB Landing Spots
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are recapping all the action from day three of the NFL draft, including their favorite value picks and quarterback landing spots. Check out TheRinger.com/McShay to see who your favorite team picked.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:45 Favorite Picks from Day 3 of the NFL Draft2:45 Pick 101: Jermod McCoy (LV)7:20 Pick 109: Gracen Halton (SF)10:30 Pick 110: Jonah Coleman (DEN)13:25 Pick 114: Devin Moore (DAL)16:15 Pick 115: Elijah Sarratt (BAL)19:00 Pick 116: Keionte Scott (TB)20:55 Pick 117: Travis Burke (LAC)25:10 Pick 122: Mike Washington Jr. (LV)28:50 Pick 135: Bryce Boettcher (IND)31:40 Pick 138: Kyle Louis (MIA)36:15 Pick 136: Bryce Lance (NO)39:15 Pick 141: Kamari Ramsey (HOU)42:10 Pick 152: Justin Joly (DEN)45:05 Pick 165: Nicholas Singleton (TEN)47:50 Recapping the day 3 QBs 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, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26
1 hr 2 min
NFL Draft Second & Third Round Live Coverage
Todd McShay and Steve Muench are back for Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. They’ll share all their latest intel and analysis for every pick of the second and third rounds. Plus, Bill Simmons joins to recap day 1 and preview day 2. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!5:35 Bill Simmons joins the show to recap Day 1 and preview Day 2 of the NFL draft 1:00:20 Second-round draft coverage3:19:00 Third-round draft coverage Check out ⁠TheRinger.com/McShay⁠ for access to Todd's first-round mock, and sign up for his newsletter to view two full rounds of picks. 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 and Bill Simmons Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, Jonathan Frias, Jesse Aron, and Kevin Cureghian Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25
5 hr 18 min
NFL Draft First Round Live Coverage
Join Todd McShay and Steve Muench live throughout the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. They’ll share all their latest intel and analysis for every pick 1-32. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:01:05 First Round Draft Coverage  1:12:35 F. Mendoza, QB (LV)1:18:00 D. Bailey, EDGE (NYJ)1:24:20 J. Love, RB (ARI)1:30:35 C. Tate, WR (TEN)1:38:35 A. Reese, EDGE (NYG)1:40:45 M. Delane, CB (KC)1:49:05 S. Styles, LB (WAS)1:57:55 J. Tyson, WR (NO)2:03:45 S. Fano, OT (CLE)2:07:10 F. Mauigoa, OT (NYG)2:08:15 C. Downs, DS (DAL)2:13:50 K. Proctor, OT (MIA)2:18:20 T. Simpson, QB (LAR)2:32:00 O. Ioane, OG (BAL)2:38:40 R. Bain Jr., EDGE (TB)2:43:20 K. Sadiq, TE (NYJ)2:50:40 B. Miller, OT (DET)2:52:35 C. Banks, IDL (MIN)2:58:00 M. Freeling, OT (CAR)2:59:55 M. Lemon, WR (PHI)3:07:15 M. Iheanachor, OT (PIT)3:11:45 A. Mesidor, EDGE (LAC)3:17:45 M. Lawrence, EDGE (DAL)3:23:50 K. Concepcion, WR (CLE)3:30:30 D. Thieneman, DS (CHI)3:35:30 K. Rutledge, OG (HOU)3:37:35 C. Johnson, CB (MIA)3:45:15 C. Lomu, OT (NE)3:50:00 P. Woods, IDL (KC)3:52:55 O. Cooper Jr., WR (NYJ)3:55:45 K. Faulk, EDGE (TEN)4:05:00 J. Price, RB (SEA) 4:06:15 First round recap Check out TheRinger.com/McShay for access to Todd's first-round mock, and sign up for his newsletter to view two full rounds of picks. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/MCSHAY Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, Chris Wohlers, Jonathan Frias, and Jesse AronSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24
4 hr 21 min
Mock 5.0: Todd’s Strongest Leans, Muench’s Favorite Picks, and Wild Cards
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd’s Mock 5.0 is out, and the guys are discussing their strongest takes and favorite picks from Round 1. They also share which wild-card teams could shake up the draft. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 0:35 One Day Until The Draft!2:50 Mock 5.0 is Live!13:07 Expectations for the Rams at #1317:30 Potential trades around the 15th and 16th picks22:10 Muench's biggest takeaways from Mock 5.028:30 Favorite wild-card picks33:05 Could the Cowboys finally trade up?38:25 Join us tomorrow night live on Netflix! 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, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer and Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22
42 min
The Latest Top-12 Intel vs. What We Would Do in the First Round
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to break down Todd’s latest intel on the first 12 picks of the 2026 NFL draft—and how league decision-makers’ thinking stacks up against their own. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 0:30 Two Days until the Draft2:30 David Bailey's stock movement5:30 Expectations for the Cardinals at #311:25 Latest intel on the Titans at #414:55 What are the Giants doing at #5?21:20 Cleveland is capable of anything at #625:00 Commanders at #7: Styles or Tate?29:50 Top 12 Intel41:10 Join us on Netflix for first round live coverage! 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, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer and Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22
46 min
NFL Draft Week Buzz: Everything I’m Hearing and a Top-10 Flash Mock
Draft week is finally here! Todd and Steve open by reacting to the Dexter Lawrence II trade news and discussing what it could mean for the Giants’ plans in the first round. Then, the guys go through each of the teams in the top 10, and Todd shares behind-the-scenes intel from around the league. Check out TheRinger.com/McShay for access to Todd's first-round mock, and sign up for his newsletter to view two full rounds of picks. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:10 The Latest Draft Week Intel 14:00 Arvell Reese is the safer pick at #2 21:55 The Jeremiyah Love voice in Arizona carries weight 26:15 The Ty Simpson Market is heating up 39:40 Top-10 Flash Mock The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20
1 hr 1 min
The Muench Mock! Plus, Why Did the Jets Cancel David Bailey’s Visit?
Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys open by reacting to the news that the Jets canceled their visit with Texas Tech edge David Bailey. Todd shares some behind-the-scenes conversations he’s had with league sources about the Jets’ thinking at no. 2 and compares New York’s main options, Bailey and Arvell Reese. Then, they dig into Muench’s mock draft, which you can read in The McShay Report. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:55 The Jets cancel their 30 visit with David Bailey 15:15 The McShay Show Draft week programming 16:50 Muench's Mock!!! 34:55 Biggest takeaways from Muench's Mock Draft 1.0 38:40 Check out the rest of the mock on theringer.com/mcshay The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17
44 min
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