The McShay Show

Nick Caserio, EVP & GM of the Houston Texans, draws from his extensive experience with the Patriots to discuss roster-building lessons from recent Super Bowl teams. He delves into the intricacies of evaluating players like Travis Hunter and shares insights on scouting C.J. Stroud, emphasizing the importance of character and mental toughness. Caserio reveals the challenges and lessons learned while working under Bill Belichick, highlighting the synergy needed between coaching staff and management in crafting a winning team.

Eric DeCosta, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Baltimore Ravens, is known for his expertise in player recruitment and roster development. In this engaging conversation, he shares insights on the recent Senior Bowl rankings and highlights standout prospects like Texas WR Matthew Golden. DeCosta delves into the behind-the-scenes story of drafting Lamar Jackson, revealing the strategic decisions that shaped the Ravens' offense. He also discusses evolving scouting techniques and the crucial interplay between technology and player evaluations.

Steve Muench, an insightful NFL analyst, joins the discussion to break down the standout players from Day 3 of the Senior Bowl. They dive into the quarterback performances, analyzing key strengths, particularly highlighting Dylan Gabriel's arm strength. The conversation shifts towards the impressive defensive linemen, with Darius from Toledo and David Walker making notable impacts. Muench emphasizes the Senior Bowl's critical role in shaping player evaluations and preparing prospects for their NFL future.

Steve Muench, an NFL Analyst with a keen eye for draft prospects, joins to discuss Day 2 of the Senior Bowl. The standout clash between Mike Green and Josh Conerly Jr. kicks off the conversation. Muench highlights the impressive skills from small school players, emphasizing their potential in the NFL. Jackson Dart's rising confidence as a quarterback and his quest for the QB3 spot is also covered. The episode wraps with insights on various standout performances and the unique camaraderie emerging from this competitive scouting event.

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 available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Dan Comer, T Cruz, Conor Nevins, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark PanikAdditional Production Support: Tony Perry Jr.Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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(17:00) Evaluating the #1 Draft Pick Odds(17:37) Titans: “We won’t pass on a generational talent with the first pick in the NFL Draft.”(23:52) Who is QB3?(28:05) Todd's Tebow Draft Story(40:22) Who is QB3?(49:02) Senior Bowl Positional Rankings Draft(50:43) Senior Bowl Draft: Top 4 QB's(54:37) Senior Bowl Draft: Top 4 WR's(1:02:18) Senior Bowl Draft: Top 6 RB's(1:11:37) Senior Bowl Draft: Top 6 DL(1:20:14) Scouting Mobile's Food Scene(1:24:29) Coming up on The McShay ShowThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 DraftCarson Beck's Commitment to MiamiState of the Transfer Portal and NILMatthew Golden Declares for the NFL DraftEvaluating Penn State's Top ProspectsKirk Herbstreit Joins the ShowThe Current State of College FootballCFP Championship Preview: (8) Ohio State [-8.5] vs. (7) Notre DameCFP Championship Odds Preview and 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 McShayGuests: Steve Muench and Kirk HerbstreitProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Coach Mike Vrabel(28:22) What Teams Can learn from Jayden Daniels(36:38) Successful Roster Building: The Draft Blueprint(47:06) Which Open GM Job is the Most Attractive?(56:21) How Teams Value The Volume of Their Draft Picks(1:05:23) Join our YouTube Livestream During the CFP FinalThe 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, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices