Take Command

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is 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

The guys wrap up the show breaking down the defense. They dive into William Jackson III's struggles to adjust to the Commanders zone scheme. Plus, they debate if Benjamin St. Juste can fill the nickel role full time without a "buffalo nickel" player being needed. 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 preview week three of OTA's. The guys speculate whether Carson Wentz can continue to revolutionize the Commanders offense and how much of his impressive start is merely a comparison to failures past. Plus, they go deep on the options in the secondary as Jack Del Rio tries to find a winning combination of defensive backs. Logan breaks down Montez Sweat and Chase Young as the guys project how each player can and will grow in 2022. They look at Sweat's unique ability as a run defender, Young's acumen and intuition, and look at where both can grow as they enter their primes. Finally, Craig and Logan answer listener questions from Twitter about Terry McLaurin and the tight ends. What will happen with McLaurin's contract and what factors go into that decision? Plus, how will the tight end room shake out and will special teams hold an unexpected key? 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 preview week three of OTA's. The guys speculate whether Carson Wentz can continue to revolutionize the Commanders offense and how much of his impressive start is merely a comparison to failures past. Plus, they go deep on the options in the secondary as Jack Del Rio tries to find a winning combination of defensive backs. 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 breaks down Montez Sweat and Chase Young as the guys project how each player can and will grow in 2022. They look at Sweat's unique ability as a run defender, Young's acumen and intuition, and look at where both can grow as they enter their primes. 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 answer listener questions from Twitter about Terry McLaurin and the tight ends. What will happen with McLaurin's contract and what factors go into that decision? Plus, how will the tight end room shake out and will special teams hold an unexpected key? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the Washington Commanders pursuit of a new stadium in trouble? WUSA9's Eric Flack joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to discuss how Dan Snyder's sinking popularity is on the way to sinking his pursuit of a new stadium. Plus, they talk about the ongoing congressional investigation and how its impact is also affecting lawmakers willingness to provide public funding for the stadium project. Logan then shares his observations from week two of OTA's, including how Phidarian Mathis is impacting the rest of the defense -- especially Cole Holcomb and Jamin Davis. Logan and Craig also talk about the issues emerging in the secondary. Finally, the guys conclude their off-season NFC East scouting reports with the Philadelphia Eagles. 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

WUSA9 Chief Investigative Reporter Eric Flack joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to discuss the latest on Dan Snyder. The Commanders owner is pursuing a stadium deal in Virginia, which looks to be falling through as the state legislature pushes off a vote and some lawmakers revoke support. They also talk about the ongoing congressional investigation and how the two stories are related. 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 observation from week two of OTA's as he and Craig Hoffman break down the Commanders off-season. They talk about how Phidarian Mathis is fitting in, how his play is affecting Cole Holcomb and Jamin Davis, and the problems emerging in the Washington secondary. 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 look at the Eagles off-season and share why they think Philadelphia is the favorite in 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 dive into the Commanders stadium drama and give their extended insight into things that the team should be considering when picking a site. Plus, they react to the struggles the team is having securing public support and funding. The guys then dive into OTA's, starting with the absences of Terry McLaurin and Chase Young. Hear why they think McLaurin's absence can actually be a positive, while Young's is cause for concern. Logan also tells an amazing story of the power of "just showing up." Last but not least, Logan shares his observations on the offense from week 1 of OTA's, including an eye on Carson Wentz and Jahan Dotson. 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 dive into the Commanders stadium drama and give their extended insight into things that the team should be considering when picking a site. Plus, they react to the struggles the team is having securing public support and funding. 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 share why it's a problem for Chase Young to skip OTA's, while it's not an issue for Terry McLaurin. Plus, they give their takes on where Da'Ron Payne is on that scale. 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 observations from the first week of Commanders OTA's from the offensive 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

Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins Craig Hoffman to talk about the latest breaking news regarding Washington's troubled owner. Craig and Grant break down the implications of the latest USA Today report that suggests owners are "counting votes" to kick Snyder out of the league. Could it happen? How so? What other options are on the table? Logan then re-joins to breakdown Washington's running backs. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Antonio Gibson, J.D. McKissick, and Bryan Robinson, Jr. and how will the Commanders use all three backs this season? Finally, Craig and Logan answer a Monday Mailbag question about the buffalo nickel and what makes it different from a regular nickel 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

Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins Craig Hoffman to talk about the latest breaking news regarding Washington's troubled owner. Craig and Grant break down the implications of the latest USA Today report that suggests owners are "counting votes" to kick Snyder out of the league. Could it happen? How so? What other options are on the table? 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 shares his insights from a weekend of film study on Washington's running backs: Antonio Gibson, JD McKissick and Bryan Robinson, Jr. 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 week's mailbag, Logan explains the subtle, but important differences between the buffalo nickel and a regular nickel defense. Craig expands the answer to explain why it's a great counter to modern NFL offenses. 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

Jay Gruden joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to talk about what it takes to run an NFL offense. The guys talk about the demand of putting together a gameplan, how it works, and the major factors that affect how it comes together. They talk about the challenges of different coordinators and personnel as well as deal breakers, specifically at the quarterback position. Plus, Gruden gives his assessment of some of the current Commanders from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio to wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Our off-season scouting reports continue with the Dallas Cowboys. Logan and Craig debate whether the Cowboys should have moved on from Amari Cooper and the pressure that puts on Dak Prescott. Plus, Logan goes deep on the Cowboys draft class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay Gruden shares what it takes to put together an NFL Gameplan, including how coaches have to adapt to their players. 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

Jay Gruden shares what he looks for in scouting players. Plus, what he thinks of Jack Del Rio and why he was so high on Terry McLaurin. 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 off-season scouting reports continue with the Dallas Cowboys. Logan and Craig debate whether the Cowboys should have moved on from Amari Cooper and the pressure that puts on Dak Prescott. Plus, Logan goes deep on the Cowboys draft class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Paulsen shares his insights after re-watching Cole Holcomb's and Jamin Davis's performances at linebacker in 2021. The guys go deep on how other players deficiencies affected their play as well as the specific strengths and weaknesses of each of the players on their own. Plus, Craig explains why playing middle linebacker is like being able to order from The Cheesecake Factory. What position groups are the guys most optimistic about? What groups are they most pessimistic about? Craig and Logan discuss. Plus, how do they think Scott Turner will deploy all the weapons at his disposal on offense for the Commanders? Tweet your questions to Craig at twitter.com/craighoffman. 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 schedule is finally out, so what stands out to Craig and Logan? The guys take a look at each stretch of the season and talk about keys to success. Plus, what stretches are most interesting to them as look ahead from the middle of the off-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

Logan Paulsen shares his insights after re-watching Cole Holcomb's and Jamin Davis's performances at linebacker in 2021. The guys go deep on how other players deficiencies affected their play as well as the specific strengths and weaknesses of each of the players on their own. Plus, Craig explains why playing middle linebacker is like being able to order from The Cheesecake Factory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What position groups are the guys most optimistic about? What groups are they most pessimistic about? Craig and Logan discuss. Plus, how do they think Scott Turner will deploy all the weapons at his disposal on offense for the Commanders? 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

Kevin Sheehan joins as the first ever guest on Take Command on schedule release day in the NFL. Kevin talks with Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen about why he looks forward to the day, what he cares about when the schedule is announced, and why he continues to do a mock schedule every year. Logan and Craig also give a player's and a reporter's perspective on schedule release day. The guys then dive into the Washington Commanders scheduled opponents. What games are they looking forward to? Which matchups do they want to see early or late in the season? What are the biggest storylines? That leads to an extended conversation about the Vikings first game in DC since Kirk Cousins left, which will also feature new head coach Kevin O'Connell's return. Craig explains why he believes KOC will be a standout head coach while Logan and Kevin express their doubts. In the first of their NFC East Divisional scouting reports, Logan and Craig look back at the New York Giants off-season so far. Logan goes deep on the NYG draft class, highlighted by Evan Neal and Kayvon Thibioeaux while Craig explains why he thinks the Giants best move was bringing in Brian Daboll as head coach. 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

Kevin Sheehan joins as the first ever guest on Take Command on schedule release day in the NFL. Kevin talks with Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen about why he looks forward to the day, what he cares about when the schedule is announced, and why he continues to do a mock schedule every year. Logan and Craig also give a player's and a reporter's perspective on schedule release day. 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 guest Kevin Sheehan dive into the Washington Commanders scheduled opponents. What games are they looking forward to? Which matchups do they want to see early or late in the season? What are the biggest storylines? That leads to an extended conversation about the Vikings first game in DC since Kirk Cousins left, which will also feature new head coach Kevin O'Connell's return. Craig explains why he believes KOC will be a standout head coach while Logan and Kevin express their doubts. 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 the first of their NFC East Divisional scouting reports, Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman look back at the New York Giants off-season so far. Logan goes deep on the NYG draft class, highlighted by Evan Neal and Kayvon Thibioeaux while Craig explains why he thinks the Giants best move was bringing in Brian Daboll as head coach. 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 open the first ever Take Command Podcast with a full breakdown of Commanders first round pick Jahan Dotson. The guys talk about the merits of Ron Rivera's comparison to former Panthers great Steve Smith and why comparisons in general around the NFL Draft can be dangerous. Plus, the guys go deep on how teams evaluate and build their draft boards. The guys break down how teams try and make sure they don't overdraft a player while also making sure they get guys that are good fits for their system and will be winning contributors to their football teams. They then apply this methodology to Phidarian Mathis and Percy Butler from the Commanders 2022 NFL Draft class. Finally, to wrap up their first episode, Craig and Logan answer some Twitter questions. The guys debate whether James Bradbury would be a good fit to reunite with Ron Rivera and dive into the options the team has at linebacker. 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 go deep on how teams evaluate and build their draft boards. The guys break down how teams try and make sure they don't overdraft a player while also making sure they get guys that are good fits for their system and will be winning contributors to their football teams. They then apply this methodology to Phidarian Mathis and Percy Butler from the Commanders 2022 NFL Draft class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To wrap up their first episode, Craig and Logan answer some Twitter questions. The guys debate whether James Bradbury would be a good fit to reunite with Ron Rivera and dive into the options the team has at linebacker. 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 open the first ever Take Command Podcast with a full breakdown of Commanders first round pick Jahan Dotson. The guys talk about the merits of Ron Rivera's comparison to former Panthers great Steve Smith and why comparisons in general around the NFL Draft can be dangerous. 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 Take Command podcast hosted by Craig Hoffman and former NFL Tight End Logan Paulsen is your must have place for Washington Commanders news, talk, analysis and debate. 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