Day Five From the Combine: Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Dillon Thieneman, and more

The McShay Show

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Sports, Football

4.7 • 661 Ratings

🗓️ 28 February 2026

⏱️ 89 minutes

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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 five3:05 Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers' record breaking performances17:30 Evaluating the combine TE Class22:45 Reacting to Caleb Downs' measurables and performance25:55 Evaluating the combine safety prospects38:55 Evaluating the combine CB Class54:55 Chargers GM Joe Hortiz joins the show55:25 Joe's journey to becoming an NFL executive1:02:20 Joe and the Chargers' draft strategy1:12:20 Drafting around Justin Herbert1:16:20 Relationship working with the Harbaugh brothersLearn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.comThe 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 Joe HortizProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Either the electronic timers and measurement sticks are broken, or we've got a better NFL
0:11.0	draft class on our hands than anyone seems to think.
0:14.0	Day two of workouts at the NFL scouting combine with the defensive backs and tight ends are in the books,
0:20.0	and we're going to review all of it.
0:21.8	And just 55 days until the NFL draft, I hesitate to ask.
0:27.6	Ment, you good?
0:28.7	I'm a mess, but I'm stoked.
0:30.1	All right, Tucker, roll that beat, please. What is going on, man?
0:51.5	This is kind of the sandwich class, right?
0:56.6	Between last year's good one and the 2024, great one, and next year's all-time class.
1:02.6	It's supposed to be just okay.
1:03.6	We'll get a few players, get out of here, and get ready for 27.
1:06.1	Right.
1:06.5	So why are we breaking records every single time I turn around?
1:09.8	Man, we're excited about this new partnership.
1:11.8	This episode is presented by Scout Motors.
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1:22.0	they're being revamped for what comes next,
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1:33.0	So look ahead.
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