Ty Simpson Declares for the Draft: Instant Reactions and Best Team Fits

The McShay Show

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Sports, Football

4.7 • 661 Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back for an instant reaction podcast to discuss Alabama QB Ty Simpson's decision to declare for the 2026 NFL draft. The guys break down every angle of Simpson’s decision and debate whether he made the right call to forgo another season of college.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:21 Ty Simpson declares for the draft8:05 Evaluating Ty Simpson25:20 Where does Ty Simpson rank in the 2026 QB draft class?30:30 Best fits for Ty Simpson 36:05 Join our CFP livestreams!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 Comer Social: Alysha Tsuji Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	We're breaking into regularly scheduled programming.
0:08.6	Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is declared.
0:11.5	And we got thoughts.
0:12.9	It's a flashpod and just 106 days until the NFL draft.
0:17.4	Munch, you good?
0:18.7	I'm good, man.
0:19.6	I roll that beat, tuck.
0:41.1	I'm good, man. I roll that beat, tuck. Ty Simpson declared.
0:43.5	I don't want to say we're stunned.
0:46.2	Oh, what's that?
0:47.6	What was that original?
0:49.8	Let's go back to that original emotion.
0:50.7	You did this.
0:55.3	Listen, I've never felt more like Pete Carroll than I do today.
0:59.0	It feels like the Mark Sanchez press conference all over again.
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1:42.2	You know, great kid, talented player, has a chance to be a really good NFL quarterback, but we know this kind of the decision goes against the grain of what we, we understand, you know, quarterbacks that stay in college longer are generally more successful. We've talked about it. You're the snaps guy, man. I can't wait for the snaps guys take on this because, and I agree with you. I like, I give you a hard time. I do and I enjoy it. You're the snaps guy, man. I can't wait for the snaps guys take on this.
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