With 7-on-7 football coming to the Olympics, Ryan pieces together a list of current/former ballplayers in Washington over the last twenty years that would make the cut. From London Fletcher to Pierre Garcon, Ryan takes listeners behind the scenes into his roster.
Ryan talks expectations for the 2023 draft class in year two. From Emmanuel Forbes, to Andre Jones Jr, and each players expected role in 2024 with a new regime in town.
It's full steam ahead towards training camp, meaning it's time to take the layers back on what the final product could be for Washington this fall. In this episode, Ryan talks defense. The rotation at edge, improvement from Emmanuel Forbes, the impact of Bobby Wagner, arrival of rookies, and much more on this episode of Commanding The Huddle.
It's only June, but there's no better time to look ahead and project what the Commanders' final offensive depth chart could be. Ryan dives into each positional group to discuss both the headliners, and sleepers to know that could make an impact this fall.
Ryan talks the five names that will allow Washington to reach their defensive ceiling. From corner up to the front four, and the impact of Joe Whitt Jr, Ryan provides insight into the new look Commanders defense.
Ryan talks the five names that will allow the Commanders to reach their offensive ceiling. From wideout, to the front five to Jayden Daniels, Ryan provides insight into the role of each player this fall.
Ryan provides thoughts from OTAs, and dives into a few positional battles to keep an eye on. Who starts at LT? How exotic will Dan Quinn be in the middle? Where do Dom Hampton/Jordan Magee fit? All that and more on this weeks CTH.
Ryan breaks down the Commanders 2024 schedule, providing insight into the full slate of games ahead for HC Dan Quinn.
Ryan dives into the draft hauls for the Giants, Cowboys and Eagles, and how each selection jigsaws with the current roster.
Ryan is back from Detroit to dissect the Commanders' 2024 Draft Haul, and a few UDFAs that could challenge for a roster spot.
The NFL Draft has arrived -- Ryan gives his final seven-round predictive mock for Washington.
Ryan is joined by Missouri DB Ennis Rakestraw, one of the premier corners in the 2024 NFL Draft. The two talk his willingness to dominate at the line of scrimmage, experience within a loaded Tigers defense and how his physical yet fluid game will translate to the NFL level.
Ryan sits down with one of the premier tackles in the class -- Houston's Patrick Paul. They talk his experience in the Big 12, week at the Senior Bowl, how Patrick's brother (and current Commanders IOL Chris) has helped in his journey and much more.
Ryan chats with Albany LB Brian Abraham to talk his experience at multiple spots within the front seven, impact of the transfer portal and a heartwarming tribute to his former teammate in A.J. Simon. That and more.
Ryan chats with Boise State RB George Holani to talk his skillset, versatility in the backfield and Holani also provides a behind the scenes look at the week that was at the NFL Combine.
Ryan is joined by Samford QB Michael Hiers. The two talk the intricate, detailed approach that it takes to succeed under center, his transition from JUCO to Samford and much more.
Ryan is joined by Rutgers WR JaQuae Jackson to talk his journey from DII to the Big Ten, what his skillset at 6'2" will provide for an NFL organization and much more.
Ryan chats with LSU ED Ovie Oghoufo to talk his time at Notre Dame, Texas and in the SEC at LSU. Oghoufo provides a look behind the curtains working under Brian Kelly and Steve Sarkisian, his time at the Hula Bowl and his transition to off-ball LB.
Ryan is joined by one of the more versatile and powerful offensive linemen in the class in Jordyn Slaughter. The two talk his true five-position versatility, years of experience in the Big Ten and how his years of facing Johnny Newton and Keith Randolph will assist in his transition to the NFL.
Ryan chats with UTSA WR Joshua Cephus to talk his elite size at the position and how it'll translate, experience at Shrine and how UTSA has evolved into an NFL pipeline over the last handful of seasons.
Ryan is joined by Clemson S Jalyn Phillips to talk his years working under Dabo Swinney, experience in the ACC and why his blend of versatility & athleticism presents the floor for success at the NFL level.
Ryan chats with one of the more historically productive HBCU QBs in NC Central QB Davius Richard. The two talk Richard's dual-threat ability, pre-draft process as well as his intricate pre-snap approach at the line of scrimmage.
Ryan sits down with Baylor DL Gabe Hall to talk his time in the Big 12, experience at the Senior Bowl and why his length and versatility will translate quickly to the NFL level.
Ryan chats with Iowa's Erick All, one of the premier TEs in the class to talk his time at Michigan/Iowa, years under Jim Harbaugh and how what he's improved in his game as a Y/F versatile talent.
With the draft under two weeks away, Ryan takes the taking the layers back on each positional group. He also talks small school talents to become familiar with and names that didn't quite make the cut within his top five at each position.
Ryan chats with LSU DL Jordan Jefferson on his time at both West Virginia and LSU, experience at the Senior Bowl and how he uses his twitch and athleticism to overwhelm opposing linemen.
Ryan is joined by Missouri OT Javon Foster to talk his time at the Senior Bowl, dominance as a run blocker and how the competition against a loaded Tigers defense each day in practice only helped boost his performance ceiling.
Ryan chats with LSU's Mekhi Wingo, one of the most explosive interior defenders in the class to talk his time at LSU, athletic profile at 285 pounds and much more.
Ryan sits down with South Carolina TE Trey Knox to talk his time at two SEC programs, alignment versatility and the inspiring fire that fuels him to be the best athlete, and young man, he can be each and every day.
Ryan sits down with FSU DB Jarrian Jones to talk his time in the ACC, detailed approach to countering offensive personnel and experience within a loaded Seminoles defense in 2023.
