Take Command

Craig and Logan talk about things to watch in training camp, from position battles to who might win the "Rashad Ross Award" for pre-season MVP. 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

ESPN's John Keim comes back on the podcast to discuss what it's been like to cover the Dan Snyder congressional story. Keim sheds light on how he's built sources in the political world and how he's applied his reporting chops to the new challenge outside the NFL circles he's worked in the last 25 years. John, Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen also discuss if and how the story could affect the Commanders on the field, Finally, the trio breaks dives into Logan and John's weekend tape study of Carson Wentz. How does he compare to the other QB's in the division? What are his strengths? What weaknesses do Scott Turner and the talent around him need to cover up? 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

ESPN's John Keim comes back on the podcast to discuss what it's been like to cover the Dan Snyder congressional story. Keim sheds light on how he's built sources in the political world and how he's applied his reporting chops to the new challenge outside the NFL circles he's worked in the last 25 years. 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 discuss with ESPN's John Keim if and how the story could affect the Commanders on the field, 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, Logan Paulsen, and John Keim breaks dives into Logan and John's weekend tape study of Carson Wentz. How does he compare to the other QB's in the division? What are his strengths? What weaknesses do Scott Turner and the talent around him need to cover up? 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

Warren Sharp joins the show to bring his unique, well-researched perspective to previewing the Commanders. He talks with Craig and Logan about why games are won on 1st & 2nd down and by scoring early. He also talks about protecting quarterbacks with aggressive play-calling. Lastly, he previews how the Commanders perform in his indicators and gives his predictions for the season. Plus, Craig and Logan react to Warren's analysis and dive deeper into how it affects the Commanders. For reaction and breakdown of the ongoing Dan Snyder story, listen to Wednesday's edition of The Hoffman Show here: https://t.co/oqQoFhfi0q 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

Warren Sharp talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the Commanders in the larger context of NFL trends. He talks about where Carson Wentz has struggled in Indianapolis and Philly, and how the Commanders offensive line could be more questionable than the statistics show. 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

Warren Sharp breaks down myths of when games are won and lost in the NFL. He explains why he's taken out "key" situations such as 3rd down and red zone when doing the bulk of his analysis. He also explains why most games are won in the first half, not the second. 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 react to Warren Sharp's analysis, and discuss how the Commanders can overcome last year's struggles in key areas. Mainly, they focus on what Scott Turner can do to make Carson Wentz's life easier to improve accuracy and create big plays. 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

Baldy and Jason continue their divisional breakdowns with the NFC East. 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 talk about the Commanders impromptu skill position summer camp in California. What are the benefits of Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel, and Cole Turner getting together with Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke? Can that makeup for McLaurin missing OTA's? Plus, Craig and Logan talk about Trent Williams's omission from the Commanders voting for the 90th anniversary team. Moments after recording concluded, the team expanded the voting to include Williams and Robert Griffin III. The merits of both players are discussed. Finally, the guys answer a mailbag Monday questions about how vertical the Commanders passing game will be in 2022. 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 talk about the Commanders impromptu skill position summer camp in California. What are the benefits of Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel, and Cole Turner getting together with Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke? Can that makeup for McLaurin missing OTA'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

Craig and Logan talk about Trent Williams's omission from the Commanders voting for the 90th anniversary team. Moments after recording concluded, the team expanded the voting to include Williams and Robert Griffin III. The merits of both players are discussed. Logan also tells stories of Chris Cooley, Santana Moss, and the other players he played with during his career in Washington. 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 guys answer a mailbag Monday questions about how vertical the Commanders passing game will be in 2022. 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 Blackmon, who played 10 years in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants and Washington, joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to tell stories from his Super Bowl winning career and what it takes to succeed in the NFL. The trio goes deep on what it's like to study and ultimately perform as a cornerback, nickel, and safety at the NFL level. Will talks about the lessons he learned from Hall of Famer Charles Woodson in Green Bay, and tells stories of what it was like to play with Josh Norman in DC. Plus, Will talks about his post-career pursuits of wine and a future role in an NFL front office. 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

Former NFL DB Will Blackmon tells stories from his decade long career in the NFL. What did he think when he got to Washington and how did the team come together to win the 2015 NFC East title? 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 Blackmon played corner, nickel, and safety in his 10 year NFL career. He did it with a high level of intellect and a refined work ethic that helped get the most out of his natural ability. He talks with Craig and Logan about how that process was formed, things he learned along the way, and how he ultimately played at a high level at ll three positions. Plus, Will talks about some of the teammates he played with along the way including Charles Woodson and Josh Norman. He also breaks down some of the struggles William Jackson III has endured in Washington and how he can go about fixing them. 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

Robert Griffin III thinks this year's Commanders offense could be the best since his 2012 season, but Will Blackmon has other thoughts. Will joins Craig and Logan to talk about the 2015-16 offense that led Washington to the playoffs and how this year's group compares. Plus, Will shares his love of wine and his desire to work in an NFL front office. 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 have a holiday gift for you! This is an uninterrupted 45 minutes of football goodness from Pro Bowl predictions to training camp sleepers to player development details like strength and conditioning. Questions for future mailbags can be submitted on Twitter to @hoffmanshow or 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

Craig and Logan open the mailbag making predictions for the 2022 season: -Will Cole Holcomb be a top 100 player? -Who are the Commanders most likely Pro Bowlers? -Who will be the team MVP? 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 and Logan dive into the roster in part 2 of the mailbag. -Who are the breakout stars of 2022? -Who are the training camp sleepers to keep an eye on in August? 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 and Logan wrap up the mailbag talking about how players can maximize their abilities. They dive deep into the role strength and conditioning plays and how to maximize it over the course of the calendar year to peak during the 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

NFL Agent and cap analyst JI Halsell joined Craig Hoffman on the Thursday (6/30) edition of "The Hoffman Show" on The Team 980 to talk about Terry McLaurin's contract, how it affects the Commanders moving forward, and more. 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's locked in for the Commanders. Craig and Logan give their insight into the contract, and why it's truly a win-win for both sides. 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 breakdown the ramifications of Terry McLaurin signing his 3-year extension with the Washington Commanders. What does it mean for the team moving forward, and what does it mean for McLaurin? Plus, the guys examine why expectations are split between local and national pundits. Where is the disconnect? Carson Wentz certainly plays a large role, so have the Commanders done enough to make up for the potential weak spots in his 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

With McLaurin signed, where do the Commanders go next? Can the afford to sign Daron Payne? 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 and Logan dive into the difference in expectations between local and national media when it comes to the Commanders offense. Does the local media and the team itself have an inflated view of Washington's weapons? 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

Just minutes after Terry McLaurin signed his 3-year contract extension with the Washington Commanders, Logan Paulsen joined Craig Hoffman on "The Hoffman Show" on The Team 980 to talk about the breaking news. 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 and Logan dive back into their running back rankings from last week's value chart to compare the top backs in the division. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Miles Sanders, Antonio Gibson, Ezekiel Elliot, and Saquon Barkley? They then dive even deeper, grading out the backup RB's in the NFC East to round out their updated rankings. Plus they hypothesize how the Washington running backs would perform with the Eagles offensive line and Jalen Hurts as a running threat at quarterback. 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

Logan Paulsen shares stories from his trip to Tight End University in Nashville. He delves into some of the details from presentations by Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Dallas Clark, and why he came away so impressed with all three. Plus, he talks about how the position has changed from his playing days. Also, Logan shares what Commanders TE's Logan Thomas and John Bates took away from the weekend. 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 and Logan dive back into their running back rankings from last week's value chart to compare the top backs in the division. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Miles Sanders, Antonio Gibson, Ezekiel Elliot, and Saquon Barkley? 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 guys dive into the backup RB's in the NFC East to round out their updated rankings. Plus they hypothesize how the Washington running backs would perform with the Eagles offensive line and Jalen Hurts as a running threat at quarterback. 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 is joined in studio by Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch to talk about Roger Goodell's virtual day on Capitol Hill. They dive deep into the new evidence and ask if anything has changed because of its emergence. Plus, they share their favorite anecdotes from the new unsealed depositions. Craig and Logan build the board for their NFC East skill player draft, assigning each player or position group a value within the division. The guys then build their teams and debate who has the better roster. In a shocking turn of events, Craig thinks his team is best while Logan disagrees! 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 is joined in studio by Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch to talk about Roger Goodell's virtual day on Capitol Hill. They dive deep into the new evidence and ask if anything has changed because of its emergence. Plus, they share their favorite anecdotes from the new unsealed depositions. 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 and Logan build the board for their NFC East skill player draft, assigning each player or position group a value within the division. 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 and Logan take their freshly built value chart and draft teams with their $10. In a shocking turn of events, Craig thinks his team is better while Logan likes his team best! 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

Former NFL Executive and legal analyst Andrew Brandt joins Craig Hoffman to discuss the Washington Post's bombshell report detailing the alleged sexual assault by Daniel Snyder on his plane in 2009. The report comes the night before Roger Goodell is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee about the toxic workplace within the Washington organization under Snyder's leadership. 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

Dan Snyder rebuffs Congress's invitation to testify in their investigation of his organization, and Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) joins to discuss. Michael and Craig Hoffman talk about why a valid investigation feels like it's devolved into political theater, and what are the possible outcomes as Roger Goodell testifies. Plus, Logan Paulsen shares his takeaways after watching the NFC East's top wide receivers on film from last season. Where does Terry McLaurin rank and how do his relative strengths and weaknesses play into his contract negotiations? 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

Richmond Times-Dispatch Sports Editor Michael Phillips talks about Dan Snyder's decision not to testify in this week's Congressional hearing into the toxic workplace at his club. Michael and Craig Hoffman discuss whether the committee has delved into political theater and the implications of why that is harmful. Plus, they talk about what could come of Roger Goodell's testimony and the rest of the investigation moving forward. 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

Logan Paulsen shares his insights from a weekend of film study on the NFC East's best wide receivers. He gives a breakdown of Davonte Smith, CeeDee Lamb, AJ Brown, and Terry McLaurin. The guys take the analysis and rank the top four and how each projects forward this season with the weapons around them. 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

After ranking the Commanders star wideout against his divisional counterparts, Craig and Logan try to assign a fair contract value to Terry McLaurin. Is he worth what the Eagles gave AJ Brown? The guys debate as they take on the roles of the Washington front office and McLaurin's agent. 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 off-season workout period comes to a close and Carson Wentz finally looks human. Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman break down what changed from his flawless first few weeks and how concerned the Commanders should be moving forward. The guys wrap up this week's show by identifying the biggest questions for the Commanders leaving the Spring workout period. Craig and Logan make predictions on what happens with Terry McLaurin's contract situation and how the 4th cornerback situation will play out. 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 off-season workout period comes to a close and Carson Wentz finally looks human. Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman break down what changed from his flawless first few weeks and how concerned the Commanders should be moving forward. 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

After a tough start to OTA's, the Commanders defense finished the spring with a strong mini-camp. Logan breaks down the difference and what questions remain heading into the summer. Plus, the guys discuss the best options if Chase Young is out to start the 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

The guys wrap up this week's show by identifying the biggest questions for the Commanders leaving the Spring workout period. Craig and Logan make predictions on what happens with Terry McLaurin's contract situation and how the 4th cornerback situation will play out. 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 Terry McLaurin set to miss mandatory mini-camp, ESPN's John Keim joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to discuss the implications. John, Craig, and Logan break down what it would take to get a deal done and why the negotiations have been so fruitless thus far. Plus, they make predictions on whether or not a deal between the star wide receiver and the Commanders will get done. They then discuss what it would mean if DaRon Payne and Montez Sweat sat out the mandatory sessions. Plus, the guys wrap the show with a pair of Twitter questions on FS Bobby McCain and the Commanders depth on each side of the ball. 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 Terry McLaurin set to miss mandatory mini-camp, ESPN's John Keim joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to discuss the implications. John, Craig, and Logan break down what it would take to get a deal done and why the negotiations have been so fruitless thus far. Plus, they make predictions on whether or not a deal between the star wide receiver and the Commanders will get done. 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, John, and Logan talk about the implications for the Commanders other players who are question marks for mandatory mini-camp: Daron Payne, Montez Sweat, and Chase Young. 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 guys wrap the show with a pair of Twitter questions on FS Bobby McCain and the Commanders depth on each side of the ball. 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

Former Commanders linebacker and 2x Pro Bowler Lorenzo Alexander joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to discuss the impact Jack Del Rio's political comments could have on the Commander's locker room. They dive into how different players -- from rookies to veterans -- might react and how it could impact Del Rio's ability to do his job. They also discuss the diversity of an NFL locker room and how culture can bring out both the best and worst in teams. Is Jahan Dotson emerging as a legit WR1 in the NFL? Logan dives into practice and the tape, while Craig asks how Scott Turner can use the rookie WR in innovative ways alongside Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel. Plus, Logan enlightens us on how formations are called within an offense with versatile personnel. 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