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Commanders Minicamp has come and gone and the wide receiver position is one that has a ton of talent for only a couple spots ... Logan and Craig break down who has shined at camp and has the best chance to play themselves into a roster spot from the likes of Noah Brown, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, KJ Osborn, Chris Moore, Michael Strachan, Jacoby Jones, & Ja'Corey Brooks 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

From 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans discuss Terry McLaurin's situation in Washington. Are the Commanders prepared to take care of their star WR? 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

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down who has the best chance to stick on the roster from the likes of Ben Sinnott, Colson Yankoff, Tyree Jackson, and Cole Turner, Terry McLaurin's worth contract-wise relative to the other top receiver contracts in the NFL, and how they view Croskey-Merritt's potential and skills in relation to the other backs the Commanders have. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Handicapping The Backup Tight End Competition 15:20 - What Is Terry McLaurin Worth? 27:00 - What Does Jacory Croskey-Merritt's Potential Breakout Mean For Rest Of RB Room? 📲 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

The Commanders running back room doesn't really have a clear cut top dog right now as we head towards the 2025 season, which has fans asking "What does Jacory Croskey-Merritt's potential breakout mean for rest of RB room? ... Logan and Craig break down how they view Croskey-Merritt's potential and skills in relation to the other backs the Commanders have and the difference between an "A-level" and "B-level" running back 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

Terry McLaurin continues to hold out for a new contract as we enter the Mandatory Minicamp portion of the offseason, which has fans asking "What Is Terry McLaurin Worth?" ... Logan and Craig break down how they view Terry McLaurin's worth to the Commanders and where he should slot in contract-wise relative to the other top receiver contracts in the NFL 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

The Commanders have a ton of intriguing options at the Tight End position, which has fans asking "Who has the best chance to be the backup to Zach Ertz in 2025?" ... Logan and Craig break down who has the best chance to stick on the roster from the likes of Ben Sinnott, Colson Yankoff, Tyree Jackson, and Cole Turner 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

Craig sits down with Commanders Cornerback Jonathan Jones to discuss his decision to sign with the Commandeers, how his game is similar to Mike Sainristil, and what his role will be in 2025 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

Craig sits down with Commanders Wide Receiver Jaylin Lane to discuss his journey to the NFL, being a coach's son, and decision to transfer to VT from MTSU 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

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Full Breakdown Of Commanders OTA's Phase 3 Week 2 in an action-packed episode of the pod. They 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, what Daron Payne has been doing in OTA's that has made him catch the eye of the head honchos, and which players have the best chance to break through and get a big role in the secondary along with how the secondary could make or break this defense. Find out all that and more on this Commanders OTA's Phase 3 Week 2 Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - OTA's Has Already Produced Some Key Cross Teaching Between Deebo Samuel & Mike Sainristil 23:07 - Daron Payne Has Been The Talk Of The Town At OTA's 38:13 - Commanders Secondary Configuration Could Go A Million Different Ways 📲 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

The Commanders have 2 position groups on the roster that will require players to step up and perform higher than the expectation, defensive line and secondary, however when looking into the secondary, the players that might end up playing most of the snaps could truly go in a million different ways ... Logan and Craig breakdown which players have the best chance to break through and get a big role in the secondary and discuss how the secondary could make or break this 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

Commanders OTA's keep on rolling and the one man mentioned by name by both Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr was none other than Daron Payne ... Logan and Craig breakdown what Daron has been doing in OTA's that has made him catch the eye of the head honchos and how important a breakout season for him would change the outlook of the defensive line 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 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

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

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

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

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

From '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

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

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

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

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

From '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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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