The McShay Show The Big Board: First-Round Locks, Finding QB3, and Post–Senior Bowl Buzz
Feb 2, 2026
Steve Muench, football analyst known for draft breakdowns, joins to dissect first-round locks and post–Senior Bowl buzz. They spotlight rising prospects, tape-versus-testing debates, and positional value shifts. Short takes on running backs, safeties, edge rushers, and the scramble to identify QB3.
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Value Over Positional Need
- The early top of Todd McShay's board mixes non-priority positions like safety and running back with premium roles, valuing best football players over strict positional need.
- He emphasizes film, instincts, and tape over combine numbers when ranking prospects like Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Love.
Receiver Depth Creates Tight Tiers
- Todd and Steve group multiple wide receivers and tackles tightly in the top 20, reflecting a deep receiver class and positional clustering.
- They caution that some prospects may be interchangeable and final placement depends on further tape and testing.
Don't Overreact To Senior Bowl Weeks
- Reassess senior bowl performances but avoid overreacting to one week; balance Senior Bowl play with season-long tape before changing grades.
- Use the combine and further meetings to confirm snaps and medicals before finalizing first-round grades.