# Will Mendoza or Cousins Start? Plus, the Draft Outliers Confidence Index With Bain, Simpson, Lemon, and More.

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Podcast: [The McShay Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mcshay-show-7063788)
Published: 2026-04-03T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys open by reacting to the news that Kirk Cousins is signing with the Raiders. They talk through what the deal means for Fernando Mendoza, and Todd shares some other top-five buzz that he’s hearing. Then, they debut the Draft Outliers Confidence Index, featuring Ty Simpson, Makai Lemon, Rueben Bain Jr., Lee Hunter, Spencer Fano, and D’Angelo Ponds. Would Todd and Steve pound the table, or are they passing on these players? 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show 0:45 The Raiders sign Kirk Cousins 8:20 Reacting to Gabe Jacas' pro day performance 13:40 Todd's latest draft intel on the Cardinals 19:35 The Outliers Confidence Index 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

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