Take Command

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan crack into the Commanders’ offensive performance on Sunday. Specifically, the guys break down Washington’s strong first half and what made the group so successful. The pair open up with positive takeaways from this past weekend, and then hit on play calling before taking a closer look at Sam Howell’s sack issue. 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 continue their breakdown of the Commanders’ offensive performance on Sunday by looking at where the unit fell short. The guys talk through how Washington can be more effective on first and second down, the run game, and the changes on offense while providing some in depth play breakdowns from 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 5, Craig and Logan discuss Jahan Dotson’s performance against the Falcons on Sunday and how it contributed to his downward trajectory. The guys offer their thoughts and analysis as well as what they hope to see from him moving forward. 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

The Commanders defense has been in the spotlight for 10 days, and despite giving up major yardage was able to create turnover after turnover on Desmond Ridder en route to a 24-16 win. Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen break down how Jamin Davis, Benjamin St. Juste, and company got it done. The pair also discuss Sam Howell's performance, and if there's a way to stop taking so many sacks. 0:38 Overall Thoughts 7:58 Falcons Dominant Stat Line 10:43 Commanders' Aggressive Line 14:32 Did The Commanders Win or The Falcons Lose? 22:12 Sam Howell's Performance 26:54 Skill Position Review 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

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On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan preview the Commanders’ Sunday afternoon matchup with the Falcons. To kick things off, the guys have a discussion about the technical adjustments Washington needs to make following the devastating loss to Chicago last week and the team’s latest “Do Your Job” philosophy. Afterwards, the guys get into the game- looking first at the Falcons offense and how the Commanders defense matches up with the group. Then, it's onto the offense as the guys share their thoughts on how Sam Howell and his unit can push back the Falcons defense. 0:22 Technical Adjustments & New Team Philosophy 17:44 Commanders Defense vs. Falcons Offense 38:26 Commanders Offense vs. Falcons Defense 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 open things up with a discussion about the adjustments the Commanders need to make technically coming off of the beat down by the Bears. Afterwards, the guys get into Washington’s latest “Do Your Job” philosophy, and why it may not be the correct approach to the problem. 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 look at the Falcons offense and how the Commanders defense matches up with the unit. To kick things off, the guys look at the Falcons personnel and their skill position players. Afterwards, the pair get into how the Washington defense can neutralize Desmond Ridder's offense, and what it must do to be effective. 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 look at how Sam Howell and the Commanders offense matches up with the Falcons defense. The pair opens things up with a look at the Atlanta defense- breaking down some of their personnel and the group’s style of play. Then, the guys discuss Sam Howell and how he can be effective against a high IQ Atlanta unit. 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 5, Craig and Logan share stories from their times in Atlanta. From Logan, it’s a funny story from working with Matt Ryan and Steve Sarkisian. From Craig, it’s a story that’s sure to make your stomach rumble. 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 film from the Commanders’ devastating 20-40 loss to the Bears on Thursday night football. The pair open things up with general thoughts and then dive into the defense- offering surprising takes about how the team’s defense looked as a whole. Afterwards, the pair get into some individual defensive performances focusing on Emmanuel Forbes. Then, the two talk about injuries and how they will alter the team moving forward. To cap things off, it’s all eyes on the offense as the guys break down Sam Howell and his unit’s showing. 2:20 Dive Into The Defense 21:14 Individual Defensive Performances: Emmanuel Forbes 36:26 Breaking Down The 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

On this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick off their film review of the Commanders’ brutal 20-40 loss to the Bears on Thursday night. The guys open up with some general thoughts about the game, and then get into the defense- offering analysis on Washington’s defensive pressure that, despite the final score, may surprise you. 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 segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig break down some of the individual defensive performances from Thursday’s 40-20 loss to the Bears. Specifically, the two look at Emmanuel Forbes, discussing both how he looked last week and what he needs to do in the future. Afterwards, the guys get into the team’s new injuries and how that will shape the defense moving forward. 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 segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan look at how the Commanders offense looked against the Bears on Thursday Night. Touching on Sam Howell and EB’s playcalling, they each give their opinions on how the unit looked and how it should look to improve moving forward. 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 5, Craig and Logan break down DJ Moore’s impressive performance against the Commanders on Thursday night and how he was able to get the Bears’ offense going. 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

The Washington Commanders had a full on embarrassment of a performance against the Chicago Bears. Is Jack Del Rio in trouble, and what can be done to fix the defense? Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen discuss that and more the morning after the crushing defeat. 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 Paulsen give their immediate reactions to the Bears demolishing the Commanders on Thursday Night Football. 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 defense is on pace to give up a record number of points this season after the Bears dropped 40 points on TNF. What can and should be done about it, and why is it going so horribly wrong? 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

Are Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio in trouble after the Commanders getting crunched on Thursday Night Football, and co-owner Magic Johnson said the team played with no fire? It would seem so, but Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen explain why making changes might be harder than you think, and why that isn't a defense of the status quo. 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 5, Craig and Logan share some of their favorite stories from Chicago. 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 get you ready for the Commanders’ Thursday night matchup against the Bears. To kick things off, following Washington’s overtime loss to the Eagles on Sunday, the guys discuss the physical and psychological effects of playing on a short week. Afterwards, it's onto the Commanders offense as the pair look at how Sam Howell and his unit match up against the Bears defense. Then, Craig and Logan turn their attention to the Washington defense and how they can contain a seemingly talented but underperforming Chicago offense. 0:19 Playing on a Short Week 15:31 Commanders Offense vs. Bears Defense 33:34 Commanders Defense vs. Bears 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

On this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the logistics and mentality behind playing on a short week. Logan shares about his experiences from his playing days, and Craig discusses how it could affect the team tomorrow. To wrap things up, the guys discuss the mentality of each team coming into this Thursday night matchup. 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 look at how the Commanders offense matches up with the Bears defense. To kick things off, Logan runs through the personnel Washington will see standing opposite them on Thursday night. Afterwards, Craig discusses how EB should approach his play calling against Chicago, and why he should consider leaning on the run 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

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan look at how the Commanders defense could play when faced with the Bears offense. The guys open things up by discussing Justin Fields and how, despite his talent, he and his offense have struggled over the beginning of the season. Afterwards, the pair get into the skill positions and share some of the matchups they hope to see tomorrow night. 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 take you through the film from the Commanders’ overtime loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. The guys kick things off with a review of the offense, including an analysis of the offensive line and the 5 sacks Sam Howell took this week. Afterwards, the pair get into the defense and assess how well they did in containing Jalen Hurts and his cast of explosive playmakers. Finally, to wrap things up, the two go through two different key situations in the game, including Ron Rivera’s decision to not go for two, giving you in depth analysis and their own opinions on the calls. 5:18 Offense 27:25 Defense 47:48 Situation Breakdowns 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 the Commanders’ offensive performance on Sunday against the Eagles. The guys look at the unit’s performance as a whole and then take a deep dive into both Sam Howell’s performance and how the offensive line looked after allowing 5 sacks on the young QB. 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 dive into the defense- taking a look at how well they contained Jalen Hurts and the star studded skill players around him. 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 take an in depth look at some of the decisions Ron Rivera made throughout the game and how the players on the field responded to them. Specifically, they give you an interesting play breakdown and try to answer the question of whether or not the Commanders should have gone for 2 at the end of regulation. 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

Following a heartbreaking overtime loss for the Commanders to the Philadelphia Eagles -- despite Sam Howell's heroics -- Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen give their immediate reaction to the game. The guys take you through the offense and defense while hitting on the highs and lows of the matchup. 0:59 Game Takeaways 7:10 Forbes’ Performance 21:45 Do you go for 2? 28:30 A Big Day For Sam Howell 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 get you ready for the Commanders’ Sunday matchup against the Eagles. The guys kick things off by looking at how the Washington offense matches up with the stacked Philadelphia defense. After going through the Eagles’ defensive line and how the Commanders can try to combat it, the pair turn their attention to Sam Howell and discuss how he can be effective this week. Then, the two turn their attention to the skill players before diving into the Commanders’ defense and how they can try to slow down Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense. Logan also gives his biggest key to the game- which you’ll want to be wary of going into Sunday afternoon. 0:13 Game Overview 2:01 Commanders Offense vs. Eagles Defense 18:57 Sam Howell Expectations 28:53 Skill Position Matchups 30:41 Commanders Defense vs. Eagle 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 segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick off their pregame analysis for the Commanders’ matchup against the Eagles. The two start things off by looking at the Commanders Offense and discuss how it can be effective against a strong Eagles defense. After breaking down Philadelphia’s strong defensive line, the pair discuss EB’s playcalling and what they hope to see on Sunday. 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 turn their attention to Sam Howell and discuss how he can be effective against the powerhouse Eagles defense on Sunday. Afterwards, the guys discuss Philadelphia’s depth on defense and how shifting personnel could affect Washington. To cap things off, the two look at the skill position matchups. 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 segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the matchup between the Commanders defense and the Eagles offense. The guys kick things off by discussing Jalen Hurts and how lethal he has been through three games thanks to his stout offensive line. Afterwards, Logan gives his key to the game, and the pair discuss how the Commanders can execute it effectively. 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 5, Logan and Craig share some of their favorite stories from Philadelphia ahead of the Commanders’ matchup with the Eagles. 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 film from the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to the Bills. The guys open things up with an examination of the offensive line- which gave up 9 sacks to Buffalo on Sunday. Afterwards, they shift to look at the entire offense to judge the performances of Sam Howell and his skill players. Finally, to wrap things up, the pair dive into the defense. Specifically, the two look at Chase Young’s performance and how he impacted the game on Sunday. 0:12 Game Overview 6:56 Offensive Line 23:28 Offensive Play Calling & Performance 37:44 Defensive Performance 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 segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan open things up by looking at the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to Buffalo from a bird's-eye view, highlighting the youth of this Washington team. Afterwards, the two get into the film, beginning with the Commanders' offensive line. The guys break down the Bills’ 9 sacks and try to analyze the O-line’s performance as a whole. 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 analyze the offense’s performance as a whole in the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to the Bills. The guys open things up with EB’s pass heavy playcalling, despite Sam Howell’s multiple interceptions. Afterwards, the pair touch on the skill positions and their lack of success on the day. 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 the defense’s film from Washington’s 37-3 loss to Buffalo. The pair kick things off by looking at Chase Young’s performance and try to assess whether he gave 100% effort on Sunday. Afterwards, the guys discuss Buffalo’s “explosive plays,” and whether it was more on Josh Allen being great or the defense falling short. To wrap things up, Logan gives his decisive take on how the unit looked through four quarters on Sunday. 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, Logan shares a story from playing with Peyton Manning! 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 give their instant reactions to the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to the Bills. The guys open things up by discussing the defense, and how they fell short while trying to contain Josh Allen and the Buffalo offense. Afterwards, the two examine the offense and how they failed to create momentum through the four quarters of play. Specifically, they take a look at Sam Howell’s performance, and how his four interceptions and questionable decision making are a product of his young age. 2:14 Commanders Defense 9:02 Commanders Offense 16:26 Sam Howell 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 preview the Commanders’ Week 3 matchup against the Bills. The two open things up by looking at the Commanders defense and versus the Bills offense and do a deep dive into the superstar who is Josh Allen. Then, the guys get into how the Commanders offense matches up against the Bills defense and try to answer the question of whether the Bills have the best second level in the league. To cap things off, Sal Capaccio of the It’s Always Gameday in Buffalo podcast joins Take Command to preview the game from a Bills perspective. The guys cover every aspect of the game and end the show by touching on the potential for inclement weather on Sunday. 1:59 Commanders Defense vs. Bills Offense 23:08 Commanders Offense vs. Bills Defense 32:33 Sal Capaccio Joins Take Command 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 dive into the Commanders’ Week 3 matchup with the Bills! The pair kicks things off by looking at how the Washington defense matches up with the Buffalo offense. Specifically, the two take an in-depth look at Josh Allen and his performance throughout the first two weeks of the 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 portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan look at how the Bills defense matches up against the Commanders offense. The two ponder the question of whether Buffalo has the best second level in the NFL, and discuss how strong the group has looked through two games. 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, Sal Capaccio joins the pod! Sal is a beat reporter for the Bills and a co-host of It’s Always Gameday in Buffalo. Ahead of Sunday’s game Craig, Logan, and him take a look at the matchup between the Commanders and the Bills starting with a general overview and then diving into both the offense and defense. Afterwards, the guys swap stories and discuss the potential inclement weather on Sunday afternoon. 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

From 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' (subscribe here): Matt Bove is joined by Craig Hoffman of the 'Take Command' podcast to get the scoop on all things Commanders ahead of the Bills' Week 3 matchup. 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 5, Craig and Logan share stories from their experiences in Buffalo. To begin, Logan shares a story from the preseason in Buffalo, where he watched Alfred Morris steal the spotlight. Craig, on the other hand, tells a story from his friendship with Lorenzo Alexander and a special meal they shared at a local Italian restaurant. 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 hit the film room to break down Sunday’s game between the Commanders and the Broncos. The guys open things up with a game overview- looking at the game from “30,000 feet.” Afterwards, they crack into Sam Howell’s performance before looking at the receivers, running backs, and EB’s play calling. Then, the two dive into the defense and how the group progressed over four quarters. Specifically, the pair examines Chase Young’s return to the field, and how his impact affected the defense this week and how it could change things in weeks to come. 0:34 Offense Review 5:47 Sam Howell's Performance 17:20 All Praise Sam Howell 24:29 Commanders Play Calling 32:30 Defense Review 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 segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan crack into the Denver vs. Washington film breakdown by looking at the offense. First, the pair takes a birds-eye view, looking at the team’s performance as a whole. Afterwards, the guys begin their analysis of Sam Howell’s showing, discussing how he looked on Sunday and could improve moving forward. 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 continue their analysis of Sam Howell’s performance on Sunday vs. Denver. After looking at the film, the guys “praise” the strongest aspects of his performance- highlighting some of his best traits through the four quarters of play. Afterwards, the two analyze the rest of the offensive group and EB’s run heavy play calling. 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 dive into the defense. Using the game film, the pair talk about both the highs and lows from Sunday's performance - breaking down how the unit improved significantly over four quarters of play. With the return of Chase Young to the Commanders lineup, the guys shed light on how he impacted the team, and how it could shape the group moving forward. 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