Take Command

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan prepare for Mina Kimes to join the pod by breaking down what’s different about her war room format and how different it is to be in the room on draft day vs. doing mock drafts beforehand. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig are joined by Mina Kimes to run through a variety of draft day scenarios for the Washington Commanders. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Mina Kimes, Craig, and Logan continue their discussion about the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft and what it could mean for the rebuilding Washington Commanders. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into another round of quarterback evaluations for the Commanders’ top 3 prospects: Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and JJ McCarthy. The guys discuss why processing is the most important aspect of a quarterback evaluation and then examine Washington’s best QB options through that lens. 1:49 What’s Actually Important in QB Evaluations? 17:28 Is Jayden Daniels The Standout Favorite For Washington? 34:02 Could Maye or McCarthy Still Be The Pick For Commanders? Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss why processing is the most important aspect of a quarterback evaluation ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig examine Jayden Daniels’ processing ability, what makes him special, and why he may be the standout favorite for Washington to select at #2 overall. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan shift their focus to Drake Maye and JJ McCarthy and, after discussing their processing ability, break down why they are still viable options for Washington at #2. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick things off by discussing how they approach quarterback evaluations and how it reflects how the Commanders should approach the draft process. Afterwards, they get into their defensive draft guide hitting on some of the top prospects you should look out for at each position. 0:28 How Should Commanders Evaluate Quarterback Prospects 16:57 What D-Linemen Stick Out In The 2024 Draft Class? 34:16 Is There Any Depth to the 2024 Defensive Backfield Class? Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down how they approach quarterback evaluations and why it reflects how the Commanders should be thinking about the 2024 NFL draft. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig dive into their defensive draft guide by highlighting some of the top d-line prospects at each position. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan shift their focus to the backfield as they wrap up their 2024 defensive draft guide. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the offensive standouts at each position ahead of the NFL draft. They take you through some of the biggest names to keep your eye on before picking the “freak” at each spot who stands out from the rest of the prospects. 1:40 Who is the FREAK of this 2024 NFL Draft Lineman Class? 19:37 Just How Deep is the 2024 Skill Position Class? 39:19 Why Aren’t Penix & Nix Top Tier Quarterbacks? Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan go through the names in the interior lineman and tackle classes for the 2024 NFL draft that you should know and their “freak” picks for each position. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig dive into the skill positions for the 2024 NFL draft and highlight some of the names that stick out to them, why they stand out among the groups, and who their “freaks” at wide receiver, running back, and tight end are. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss some of the “non-top 4” quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL draft class- like Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix, and Spencer Rattler. The guys give their takes on these players and identify the reasons they are not in that upper echelon of prospects before selecting their “freak” of the position group. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan bring you the ultimate guide to NFL pro days! They kick things off by discussing what the purpose of a pro day is and how players can use the opportunity to separate themselves from the pack. Afterwards, they recap some of the pro day action from this past week and dive back into the quarterback battle to try and determine who would be the best fit for Washington. To wrap things up, Logan reflects on his own pro day and goes back and forth with Craig on Joe Milton’s outing this week. 0:58 What Makes a Great Pro Day? 17:40 Who’s The Right Fit For Washington: Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, or JJ McCarthy? 43:52 Who Had a Better Pro Day: Logan Paulsen or Joe Milton? Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss what the purpose of a pro day is and what coaches are looking for at these walkthroughs. Afterwards, they share some takeaways from Jayden Daniels’ pro day and his comments on leadership. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig dive back into the quarterback battle following a slew of pro days to try and determine which future NFL quarterback would be the best fit for Washington. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan reminisce on Logan’s pro day at UCLA before getting into how impressive Joe Milton’s performance was at his walkthrough. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick things off by addressing the rumors that the Commanders will use the second overall pick to draft JJ McCarthy and break down the pros and cons of the potential decision. Afterwards, they discuss the value of mock drafts and elaborate on why they traded back in mock draft 4.0 as well as why it could be the right move for Washington. Finally, they wrap things up by taking you through the pros and cons of the NFL’s latest rule changes. 1:09 Why JJ McCarthy is a Good Option for the Commanders 21:28 Why We Do Mock Drafts 31:47 Why The NFL’s Rule Changes Are The Best Change For Players Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss the rumors that JJ McCarthy will be the Commanders’ second overall pick in the NFL draft. They break down what makes him a good prospect, his shortcomings, and how organizations approach this type of decision. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig reflect on mock draft 4.0 and their decision to trade back. They get into why they chose to do this, why it could be the right move for Washington, and what the value of mock drafts are as we approach the 2024 NFL Draft. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan go through the NFL’s latest rule changes and give their perspective on how they will benefit the players while still maintaining the integrity of the game. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan bring you the Take Command Mock Draft 4.0. After kicking things off with a little twist, the guys run through the first 3 rounds of the 2024 NFL draft and make their selections for who they think are the best fits for Washington. 2:20 Why The Commanders Should Consider Trading Down 20:13 Mock Draft 4.0: Round 2 27:11 Mock Draft 4.0: Round 3 Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick off mock draft 4.0 with an interesting twist- by trading away the 2nd overall pick. They break down the decision and see how it plays out through the first round. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig continue mock draft 4.0 as they dive into the 2nd round. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan wrap up mock draft 4.0 by making their third round selections and sharing their opinions on how the dust settled for Washington. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down everything from the first week of free agency. They kick things off by discussing Sam Howell’s move to Seattle and what it means for both his and the organization’s futures. Afterwards, they recap some of the biggest moves from around the league, like Kirk Cousins to Atlanta, before wrapping things up with the Vikings and Texans’ pick swap and what it could mean for Washington’s draft strategy. 2:05 Why It Was Time For Washington to Move On From Sam Howell 16:48 What Trends Emerged In NFL Free Agency? 32:56 What The Vikings Trade Means for the Commanders? Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss the Commanders’ move to send Sam Howell to Seattle. They break down why it was the right move and what it means for both his future and the organization. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig recap some of the biggest moves that were made during the first week of free agency from around the league and try to identify trends between them. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan pontificate on what the Vikings’ pick swap with the Texans could mean for the Commanders and discuss the possibilities of what it means for Washington’s #2 overall draft pick. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan fill you in on everything you need to know from the Commanders’ first week of free agency. The guys kick things off by discussing how the Commanders’ moves have worked to rebuild a strong culture in Washington before diving into the acquisition of veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner. Afterwards, they go position by position to get you up to date on all of Dan Quinn’s moves from the week. 0:56 How Has Dan Quinn Built Team Culture in Free Agency? 13:12 What Does Bobby Wagner Bring to Washington? 24:09 Free Agency Week 1 Position Recap Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss what Dan Quinn and Josh Harris’ vision has been through the first week of free agency. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig discuss what Bobby Wagner’s veteran presence will bring to the Commanders roster. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan take you position by position to recap all the biggest moves from Dan Quinn and his staff from the first week of free agency. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Mark Bullock recap all the action from day 2 of free agency for the Washington Commanders. The guys discuss how Dan Quinn has used his prior connections to strengthen the Washington defense while opting for experience on offense to create a winning culture and cap off the show by predicting what the signing of Marcus Mariota means for the Commanders and the 2024 NFL draft. 3:58 Dan Quinn Uses Connections To Strengthen Commanders Defense 18:53 What Does Austin Ekler Bring To Washington? 27:16 What Does Marcus Mariota Mean For The Commanders’ Future? Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Mark Bullock discuss how Dan Quinn has used his previous relationships to help strengthen a Commanders defense that struggled significantly last season. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Mark Bullock break down what Austin Ekeler brings to Washington both on, and off of the field as well as the state of the rest of the Commanders offense. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Mark Bullock discuss what the signing of free agent quarterback Marcus Mariota means for the Commanders franchise and the 2024 NFL draft. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan fill you in on the Commanders’ acquisitions on the first day of free agency before getting into Kirk Cousins’ move to Atlanta and the other biggest stories from the league. 0:29 Commanders Add Luvu, Biadasz, and Armstrong 16:45 Kirk Cousins to ATL & The Rest of Free Agency Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan fill you in on the Commanders’ first three free agent acquisitions of the 2024 offseason: Frankie Luvu, Tyler Biadasz, and Dorance Armstrong. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan give you their thoughts on Kirk Cousins’ move to Atlanta and some of the other biggest free agency stories from around the league. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan conduct the Take Command Mock Draft 2.0 with a fresh set of eyes following the 2024 NFL Combine. Before that, though, they fill you in on Washington’s decision to sign Zach Ertz and discuss what he brings to the table on and off the field. 1:08 What Does Zach Ertz Bring to the Commanders? 11:50 Mock Draft 2.0: Round 1 23:14 Mock Draft 2.0: Rounds 2 & 3 Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss what Zach Ertz brings to the table for the Commanders both on and off the field. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down how the Commanders should use their #2 overall pick with a set of fresh eyes following the 2024 NFL Combine. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Logan and Craig wrap up their mock draft by taking you through the Commanders’ picks in the second and third rounds. Enjoy! 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

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan are joined by Nate Tice of The Athletic to break down Drake Maye and the 2024 Quarterback Draft Class. The guys debate whether Maye is truly an elite prospect, discuss some of the other biggest names headed to the draft, and bounce around other potential options the Commanders should consider on draft day. 1:13 Is Drake Maye Actually an Elite QB Prospect? 20:16 Nate Tice’s Guide to Breaking Down QB’s 33:18 Who Else Should Be on Commanders Radar After The QB’s? Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan are joined by Nate Tice to debate whether Drake May is actually an elite quarterback prospect among a class of top tier prospects. Enjoy! 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

In this segment of Take Command, Craig, Logan, and Nate Tice break down the quarterback prospects ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Enjoy! 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

In this portion of Take Command, Logan, Craig, and Nate Tice discuss what other non-quarterback prospects the Commanders should be keeping their eye on ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Enjoy! 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