Draft Insider Puts Blame on Steve Sarkisian’s Texas as Arch Manning’s NFL Future Takes Massive Hit

Arch Manning was supposed to be Texas’ next big NFL star. Eight games into the 2026 season, however, the quarterback is facing serious questions about whether he is ready for the next level, aka the NFL. The Ringer’s Todd McShay believes the problem goes beyond Manning’s inconsistent play. He pointed to Steve Sarkisian’s play-calling, questioning how much control the young quarterback has over the offense before the snap. “I also watch Sark’s offense, and I say the play-calling is where I have the issue,” McShay said on The Rich Eisen Show .