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OTA's Has Already Produced Some Key Cross Teaching Between Deebo Samuel & Mike Sainristil
Commanders OTA's Phase 3 Week 2 is in full force and the winning environment established last season has continued early in these OTA's ... Logan and Craig breakdown the key cross teaching that is occurring between the likes of Deebo Samuel and Mike Sainristil along with multiple other players along the offensive and defensive lines To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Take Command Mailbag: Brian Robinson, Kliff Kingbury's Offense, & Why Centers Are Undervalued
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down Brian Robinson's game as compared to the overall running back landscape, explain exactly how different Kingsbury's offense is from Bieniemy's, and why centers are valued the way they are, and also tell some insane NFL workout/weight room stories. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Monday Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - How Good Is Brian Robinson? 20:58 - How Different Is Kliff Kingbury's Offense From Eric Bieniemy's? 34:42 - Why Centers Aren't Valued More & Insane Weight Room Stories 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Centers Aren't Valued More & Insane Weight Room Stories
The NFL has been known to undervalue running backs but one position that goes under the radar that nobody values correctly is center, which has fans asking "Why Aren't Centers Valued More In Draft/Free Agency?" ... Logan and Craig break down why centers are valued the way they are and also tell some insane NFL workout/weight room stories To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Different Is Kliff Kingbury's Offense From Eric Bieniemy's?
Kliff Kingsbury's offense ran a ton of plays out of shotgun, which was rather drastically different from Eric Bieniemy, which has fans asking "Why Does Kliff Run So Many Plays Out of Shotgun and How Does His Offense Differ From Eric Bieniemy's?" ... Logan and Craig dive into the weeds on the various different alignments and formations, while also explaining exactly how different Kingsbury's offense is from Bieniemy's To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Good Is Brian Robinson?
The Commanders have arguably the best running back in the NFL in their division in Saquon Barkley, therefore the spotlight on the Commanders running back room has gotten rather large , which has fans asking "How Good is Brian Robinson & Does Having A Running QB Impact RB Success?" ... Logan and Craig break down how they view Brian Robinson's game as compared to the overall running back landscape, whether Chris Rodriguez deserves more touches, and how Jayden Daniels impacts the run game To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Even Bigger Leap? | 'Stinkin Truth Podcast'
bonusFrom 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans talk about whether or not Jayden Daniels will be immune to the dangerous "Sophomore Slump." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Breakdown Of Commanders OTA's Day 1
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Full Breakdown Of Commanders OTA's Phase 3 Day 1 in an action-packed episode of the pod. They breakdown what happens during the first 2 phases and why it's constructed that way, the absence of Terry McLaurin, Laremy Tunsil, and Marshon Lattimore, who stood out most to them, and which position groups are far deeper/shallower than they originally thought . Find out all that and more on this Commanders OTA's Phase 3 Day 1 Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - What Happens During Phases 1, 2, and 3 Of OTA's? 18:15 - Reaction To Terry McLaurin, Laremy Tunsil, & Marshon Lattimore's Absence From OTA's 31:14 - Commanders Phase 3 Day 1 OTA's Initial Takeaways 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Commanders Phase 3 Day 1 OTA's Initial Takeaways
Day 1 of Phase 3 Of Commanders OTA's is in the rear view mirror with most of the Commanders returning and new players taking the field... Logan and Craig breakdown who stood out most to them and which position groups are far deeper/shallower than they originally thought To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reaction To Terry McLaurin, Laremy Tunsil, & Marshon Lattimore's Absence From OTA's
The biggest storyline to come out of Day 1 of Commanders Phase 3 of OTA's was the absence of Terry McLaurin, Laremy Tunsil, and Marshon Lattimore ... Logan and Craig give their initial takeaways of why this isn't a big deal for the likes of McLaurin and Tunsil, potential reasons why they are not attending OTA's, and why Lattimore's absence is a little more eye-opening To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Happens During Phases 1, 2, and 3 Of OTA's?
Commanders OTA's Phase 3 has begun, which brought up the question, "What exactly happens during the first 2 phases?" ... Logan and Craig breakdown what happens during the first 2 phases, why it's constructed that way, and why the media only begins to get access during phase 3 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who Will Emerge out of the Slot in Washington? | 'Reception Perception'
bonusFrom 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): Matt Harmon and James Koh share some thoughts on the Commaners' slot position. Can Luke McCaffrey have a year two rise? Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Take Command Mailbag: Commanders Tough Strength Of Schedule, WR2, & Dominique Hampton's Role
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down if the Commanders tough strength of schedule will lead to fewer wins, what characteristics define an ideal WR2 for the Commanders, and potential reasons why Dominique Hampton didn't have a big special teams role. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Monday Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Will Commanders Tough Strength Of Schedule Cause Fewer Wins In 2025 Than 2024? 25:12 - What Characteristics Define An Ideal WR2? 43:33 - Why Didn't Dominique Hampton Have A Bigger Special Teams Role In 2024? 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Didn't Dominique Hampton Have A Bigger Special Teams Role In 2024?
Commanders 5th Round Pick Dominique Hampton played an extremely limited role on the team in 2024, mainly cause he was changing positions, which has fans asking "Why Didn't Dominique Hampton Have A Bigger Special Teams Role In 2024?" ... Logan and Craig break down the potential reasons why Hampton didn't have a big special teams role, why Tyler Owens and Colson Yankoff had bigger roles despite being undrafted, and the role the special teams coordinator plays in those decisions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Characteristics Define An Ideal WR2?
Terry McLaurin is clearly the WR1 in the present and for years to come, however some fans fail to see who is WR2 with names like Noah Brown, Michael Gallup, and Luke McCaffrey being thrown around, which has fans asking "What Characteristics Define An Ideal WR2?" ... Logan and Craig break down how modern NFL offenses don't necessarily have a defined WR2 like in Madden, how Zach Ertz and Deebo Samuel fit into this equation, and what Luke McCaffrey needs to do to enter the equation To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Commanders Tough Strength Of Schedule Cause Fewer Wins In 2025 Than 2024?
The Commanders have a brutal schedule in 2025 coming off their incredible 2024 season, which has fans asking "Will Commanders Tough Strength Of Schedule Cause Fewer Wins In 2025 Than 2024?" ... Logan and Craig break down if the Commanders tough strength of schedule will lead to fewer wins, a potential "sophomore slump" for Jayden Daniels, and a variety of variables not going the team's way this upcoming season To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tush Push/Hard Knocks Reaction & Mike Golic Jr On Commanders O-Line
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Mike Golic Jr Interview & Tush Push Sticking Around/NFC East In-Season Hard Knocks Reaction & Breakdown in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down if they agree with the decision to keep the tush push and what they look forward to seeing when the Commanders appear on Hard Knocks , and Mike Golic hops on to discuss the Commanders offseason additions on the offensive line, his thoughts on Brandon Coleman and Josh Conerly, and whether or not it's a bad idea to spend a top pick on a guard. Find out all that and more on this Mike Golic Jr/Tush Push/Hard Knocks Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Instant Reaction To The Tush Push Sticking Around & NFC East Being Featured On In-Season Hard Knocks 13:13 - Mike Golic Jr On Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly, Laremy Tunsil, & Spending Capital On Interior Lineman 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 📲 Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikegolicjr To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mike Golic Jr On Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly, Laremy Tunsil, & Spending Capital On Interior Lineman
Our special guest Mike Golic Jr. returns to the Take Command Podcast ... Logan, Craig, and Mike discuss the Commanders offseason additions on the offensive line, his thoughts on Brandon Coleman and Josh Conerly, and whether or not it's a bad idea to spend a top pick on a guard To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Instant Reaction To The Tush Push Sticking Around & NFC East Being Featured On In-Season Hard Knocks
The NFL owners have decided against banning the tush push and the NFC East will be featuring on NFL's in-season Hard Knocks ... Logan and Craig break it all down and give their opinions on whether they agree with the decision to keep the tush push and what they look forward to seeing when the Commanders appear on Hard Knocks To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Take Command Mailbag: Free Agent Familiarity, Player Pathway Program, & Chris Paul's Future
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down if a coach having a prior relationship with free agent signings helps accelerate a roster build, which non-football athletes would make the easiest transition to the NFL, and if Chris Paul has a chance to start at guard in 2025. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Tuesday Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - How Much Can A Coach's Familiarity With A Veteran Free Agent Signing Help Accelerate A Roster Build? 17:50 - Which Non-Football Athletes Would Make The Easiest Transition To The NFL? 37:00 - Can Chris Paul Emerge As A Starter At Guards For The Commanders In 2025? 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Chris Paul Emerge As A Starter At Guards For The Commanders In 2025?
Chris Paul stepped up and showed out during the Commanders playoff game when filling in for the injured Sam Cosmi, which has fans asking "Can Chris Paul Emerge As A Starter At Guards For The Commanders In 2025?" ... Logan and Craig break down if they see Chris Paul becoming a factor on the Commanders offensive line in 2025 and what they think his role will likely be To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Which Non-Football Athletes Would Make The Easiest Transition To The NFL?
The NFL's Player Pathway Program has opened the door for tons of non-football athletes to make the transition to football and become difference makers in the NFL, which has fans asking "Which non-football athletes would you want on the Commanders and which sports translate best to the NFL?" ... Logan and Craig break down which non-football athletes they would target for the Commanders and which positions are the easiest to learn To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Much Can A Coach's Familiarity With A Veteran Free Agent Signing Help Accelerate A Roster Build?
Last offseason, Dan Quinn and Adam Peters targeted tons of players in free agency that had ties to Quinn such as Bobby Wagner, Dante Fowler Jr, Dorance Armstrong, and Tyler Biadasz, which has fans asking "How much can a coach bringing in a familiar veteran free agent help accelerate a roster build?" ... Logan and Craig break down if they see this as a big contributing factor to Quinn's early success, whether it will and should be continued or if it's just to set the tone early on To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Commanders Schedule Reaction & Mina Kimes On Lessons Learned From '24 Commanders
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Mina Kimes Interview & Schedule Reaction & Breakdown in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down the Commanders 2025 Schedule has been released and includes 6 primetime games, a matchup against the Dolphins in Spain and a Christmas matchup against the Cowboys, and Mina Kimes hops on to discuss what they learned from the 2024 Commanders, what's repeatable for the 2025 Commanders and break down the Commanders defense. Find out all that and more on this Mina Kimes/Schedule Release Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Commanders Schedule Reaction & Breakdown 14:33 - Mina Kimes Returns To Discuss What We Learned From 2024 Commanders And Look Forward To 2025 41:16 - Biggest Takeaways From The Mina Kimes Interview 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 📲 Follow Mina on Instagram: @mina_kimes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biggest Takeaways From The Mina Kimes Interview
Mina Kimes came in with her personal takes on the 2024 Commanders, looked ahead to the 2025 Commanders, the oddly constructed defense, and Adam Peters... Logan and Craig reconvene following their interview with Mina to give their immediate reaction to what she had to say and where they might differ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mina Kimes Returns To Discuss What We Learned From 2024 Commanders And Look Forward To 2025
Our special guest ESPN's Mina Kimes returns to the Take Command Podcast ... Logan, Craig, and Mina discuss what they learned from the 2024 Commanders, what's repeatable for the 2025 Commanders, break down the Commanders defense, and whether Adam Peters should've made Mina's Top 5 Executives list To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Commanders Schedule Reaction & Breakdown
The Commanders 2025 Schedule has been released and includes 6 primetime games, a matchup against the Dolphins in Spain and a Christmas matchup against the Cowboys ... Logan and Craig break it all down and give their opinions on which ones they are most looking forward to To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rookie Minicamp In Review & Take Command Mailbag: Conerly's Position, Wiley's Future, & RFK Stadium Preferences
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag & Rookie Minicamp Recap in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down who impressed and who struggled at the Commanders Rookie Minicamp, whether Josh Conerly's play strength weakness will prevent him from playing guard, whether or not Michael Wiley will crack the Commanders running back rotation this season, and run through which things they will be hoping to see in the new stadium. Find out all that and more on this Rookie Minicamp Mailbag Monday Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Commanders Rookie Minicamp In Review 21:30 - Does Josh Conerly's Play Strength Weakness Prevent Him From Being A Guard Long-Term? 35:40 - Why Michael Wiley Might Crack The RB Rotation & Player-Related Needs For New RFK Stadium 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Michael Wiley Might Crack The RB Rotation & Player-Related Needs For New RFK Stadium
Despite his good film, Michael Wiley has yet to crack the running back rotation and with the new RFK Stadium deal set in stone, fans are asking "Will Michael Wiley finally crack the Commanders RB rotation this year? and what player-related thing does Logan want to see in the new stadium?" ... Logan and Craig break down whether or not Michael Wiley will truly get a real shot to break into the RB rotation this year and run through which things they will be hoping to see in the new stadium To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Does Josh Conerly's Play Strength Weakness Prevent Him From Being A Guard Long-Term?
Multiple draft analysts have jumped to the conclusion that Josh Conerly will be a guard long-term, which has fans asking "If Conerly's weakness is play strength, why would he be better at guard?" ... Logan and Craig break down which position they believe Conerly would be better suited for and why his play strength weakness might prevent him from being a guard To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Commanders Rookie Minicamp In Review
Commanders Rookie Minicamp is officially in the rear view featuring all 5 Commanders draft picks plus a handful of intriguing undrafted free agents ... Logan and Craig give their initial takeaways of the performances of all 5 draft picks along with which UDFA's made a name for themselves To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025 Draft Consensus Opinion Versus Commanders Opinion & UDFA Names To Watch
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the 2025 Draft Consensus Opinion Versus Commanders Opinion & UDFA Names To Watch in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down who will be right in their evaluation of 1st Round Pick Josh Conerly, 2nd Round Pick Trey Amos, 4th Round Pick Jaylin Lane, & 6th Round Pick Kain Medrano, "the Consensus or the Commanders?" and what each outcome looks like, and run threw which UDFA's to keep an eye on in upcoming Rookie Minicamp and into Training Camp . Find out all that and more on this Draft Centric Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Consensus Opinion Versus Commanders Opinion... Josh Conerly Jr. 20:25 - Consensus Opinion Versus Commanders Opinion... Trey Amos, Jaylin Lane, & Kain Medrano 41:16 - Commanders UDFA Names To Watch 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Commanders UDFA Names To Watch
With Commanders Rookie Minicamp right around the corner, it's time to get a peak at some of the most intriguing UDFA's... Logan and Craig break down which guys to keep an eye out for at this weekend's minicamp with a full review coming early next week To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Consensus Opinion Versus Commanders Opinion... Trey Amos, Jaylin Lane, & Kain Medrano
Todd McShay appeared on the Hoffman Show to discuss his latest podcast where he looked at the biggest draft discrepancies in the 2025 Draft, which led the guys to a little exercise called "Consensus Opinion versus Commanders Opinion"... Logan and Craig break down who will be right in their evaluations of 2nd Round Pick Trey Amos, 4th Round Pick Jaylin Lane, and 6th Round Pick Kain Medrano, "the Consensus or the Commanders?" and what each outcome looks like To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Consensus Opinion Versus Commanders Opinion... Josh Conerly Jr.
Todd McShay appeared on the Hoffman Show to discuss his latest podcast where he looked at the biggest draft discrepancies in the 2025 Draft, which led the guys to a little exercise called "Consensus Opinion versus Commanders Opinion"... Logan and Craig break down who will be right in their evaluation of 1st Round Pick Josh Conerly, "the Consensus or the Commanders?" and what each outcome looks like To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Take Command Mailbag: Interior Pressure Focus, Kain Medrano Position, Luke McCaffrey & John Bates Disrespect
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down if the rise in mobile QBs has teams opting to focus more on interior pressure instead of traditional edge rushers, whether Kain Medrano is better utilized as a strong safety or a linebacker, why Luke McCaffrey isn't targeted despite his good separation, and run through why PFF is missing the boat on John Bates blocking skills from the tight end position. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Tuesday Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Has Prioritizing Interior Pressure On Defensive Line Impacted The Commanders Decision To Not Go After An Edge Rusher? 24:17 - Is Kain Medrano Better Utilized As A Strong Safety Or A Linebacker? 39:40 - Why Luke McCaffrey Doesn't Get More Targets & John Bates ELITE Blocking Disrespected By PFF 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Luke McCaffrey Doesn't Get More Targets & John Bates ELITE Blocking Disrespected By PFF
Despite his good separation skills, Luke McCaffrey had limited targets in his first year and despite his ELITE blocking skills, John Bates was given poor marks by PFF, which has fans asking "Why doesn't McCaffrey get the ball more? and why doesn't PFF respect John Bates?" ... Logan and Craig break down the key reasons why Luke McCaffrey isn't targeted despite his good separation and run through why PFF is missing the boat on John Bates blocking skills from the tight end position To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Kain Medrano Better Utilized As A Strong Safety Or A Linebacker?
One of Logan's favorite players in the draft and one of the more athletic players in the draft is Commanders 6th Round Pick Kain Medrano, however his tackling is rather questionable, which has fans asking "Is Kain Medrano's best NFL position at Strong Safety or Linebacker?" ... Logan and Craig break down which position they believe Medrano would be better suited for, why his athleticism makes him quite the swiss army knife, and why we may be jumping the gun on his ability to slot immediately into the Commanders defense To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Has Prioritizing Interior Pressure On Defensive Line Impacted The Commanders Decision To Not Go After An Edge Rusher?
The Commanders have yet to acquire an established name-brand edge rusher in free agency or the draft, which has fans asking "Does the rise in mobile QBs have teams opting to focus more on interior pressure instead of traditional edge rushers?" ... Logan and Craig break down whether or not interior pressure is becoming more important more valuable than outside edge rushers and if that new trend is the reason for the Commanders lack of interest in edge rushers To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Complete Guide to Commanders Return to RFK feat. Sam Fortier
The Commanders are on the verge of returning to DC, and it's a story three decades in the making. Commanders Beat Writer for The Washington Post Sam Fortier has watched it move from pipe dream to one vote away from reality, and he joins Craig to discuss it all: from congressional rescue to the pending vote in DC City Council. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Take Command Mailbag: Edge Rushers, Brandon Coleman Smokescreen, & NFC East Head Scratchers And Hat Tips
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down what the Commanders plan is at edge rusher, whether Brandon Coleman's position change was a smokescreen, and play Head Scratchers And Hat Tips with the draft classes from the NFC East. Find out all that and more on this Post-Draft Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Who Will Set The Edge For The Commanders? 18:34 - Was Brandon Coleman Position Change A Draft Smokescreen? 29:30 - Head Scratchers And Hat Tips: NFC East Draft Edition 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Head Scratchers And Hat Tips: NFC East Draft Edition
We've told you all you need to know about the Commanders draft class, but how do the guys feel that the in-division rival Giants, Cowboys, and Eagles did in the draft?... Logan and Craig break down why they decided to give a tip of the hat or found themselves scratching their heads when looking at the draft classes of the Commanders biggest foes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Was Brandon Coleman Position Change A Draft Smokescreen?
The Commanders chose to select OT Josh Conerly Jr out of Oregon with the 29th pick in the draft, which has fans asking "Was Brandon Coleman moving to right tackle a smokescreen?" ... Logan and Craig break down why they don't believe that Adam Peters was intentionally trying to throw the fans and other teams off and also why Conerly could even move inside To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With No Edge Rushers Taken In The Draft, Who Will Set The Edge For The Commanders?
The Commanders opted against taking an edge rusher with one of their five picks in the 2025 draft, which has fans asking "Who will set the edge and pass rush for the Commanders this season" ... Logan and Craig break down who's currently on the roster who can fill that void for the team and why the Commanders decided against taking one in this draft class To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Breakdown Of Commanders 2025 Draft Class
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into Commanders 2025 Draft Class in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down what Trey Amos, Jaylin Lane, Kain Medrano, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt bring to the table and determine where they fit on the depth chart for the 2025 Commanders. Find out all that and more on this Post-Draft Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Initial Thoughts on Commanders 2025 Draft Class 17:12 - Breakdown Of 2nd Round Pick Trey Amos & 4th Round Pick Jaylin Lane 34:21 - Breakdown Of 6th Round Pick Kain Medrano & 7th Round Pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breakdown Of 6th Round Pick Kain Medrano And 7th Round Pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Adam Peters added depth and potential with his picks of UCLA LB Kain Medrano in the 6th round and Arizona RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt ... Logan and Craig are here break down what Medrano and Croskey-Merritt bring to the table and determine where they fit in the Commanders Linebacker and Running Back pictures To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breakdown Of 2nd Round Pick Trey Amos And 4th Round Pick Jaylin Lane
Adam Peters got a STEAL with his pick of Ole Miss CB Trey Amos in the 2nd round of the draft while also getting a toolsy swiss army knife with Virginia Tech WR Jaylin Lane in the 4th round... Logan and Craig are here break down what Amos and Lane bring to the table and determine where they fit in the Commanders Cornerback and Wide Receiver pictures To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Initial Thoughts On Commanders 2025 Draft Class
Adam Peters stuck to his board on Days 2 and 3 of the Draft and came away with some potential starters... Logan and Craig are here give their initial thoughts on the Commanders Draft class as a whole before diving in deeper on each individual pick later on in the podcast Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Breakdown Of 1st Round Pick Josh Conerly Jr. & Day 2 Preview
Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into Commanders 1st Round Pick Josh Conerly Jr. and Preview Day 2 in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down what Conerly brings to the table, determine where he fits in the Commanders Offensive Line picture, who's still available heading into Day 2, who actually has a chance to fall to the Commanders at 61. Find out on this Draft Day Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Josh Conerly Jr. Breakdown 26:23 - Day 2 Preview 📲 Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 📲 Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Day 2 Preview And Targets With The 61st Pick
The Commanders decided to go offensive line in Round 1, leaving plenty of positions to address at the skill positions on offense and maybe more importantly, edge rusher ... Logan and Craig break down who's still available heading into Day 2, who actually has a chance to fall to the Commanders at 61, and why keeping an eye on Top 30 visits could help give an idea as to who they will take Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breakdown Of 1st Round Pick Josh Conerly Jr. And His Fit In Commanders Offensive Line
Adam Peters threw a curveball to Commanders nation with his pick of Oregon Offensive Lineman Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th pick in the draft, thanks in large part to the praise the Oregon producer received from OC Kliff Kingsbury... Logan and Craig are here break down what Conerly brings to the table and determine where he fits in the Commanders Offensive Line picture Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices