Todd McShay Labels Paul Finebaum 'Rat,' Escalates NFL Draft Feud

Todd McShay has publicly criticized Paul Finebaum, accusing him of being disloyal and a coward, with their feud dating back to their time working together at ESPN. McShay's main grievance centers on Finebaum's dismissal and public undermining of McShay's reporting on Jalen Carter's character concerns prior to the 2023 NFL Draft, a situation that escalated when Carter was later charged in connection with a fatal crash. McShay expressed frustration that Finebaum never reached out to discuss the controversy directly, instead stirring up criticism against McShay in the media and online. Despite appearing on Finebaum's show multiple times and maintaining a professional relationship for years, McShay felt betrayed by Finebaum's handling of the Carter case. Additionally, McShay has criticized Finebaum's harsh treatment of Alabama's coach Kalen DeBoer, highlighting Finebaum's harshness and calling him "perfect to be a politician." Finebaum's critics, including McShay, suggest a lack of loyalty and integrity in his approach to colleagues and coverage.