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Take Command

Craig Hoffman and former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen give expert commentary on Washington Commanders football. It’s the go-to resource for serious Commanders fans who are interested in in-depth analysis and a deeper understanding of the game. Craig Hoffman is a longtime DC sports talk show host and reporter. Logan Paulsen played tight end for 8 seasons in the NFL, including 5 years for Washington.
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Episodes

Michael Phillips on Dan Snyder's Decision Not To Testify

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: ht...

Jun 20, 202215 min

Where does Terry McLaurin rank in the NFC East?

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

Jun 20, 202223 min

What's Terry McLaurin's actual value?

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

Jun 20, 202222 min

Questions Emerge as Commanders Go On Summer Break

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....

Jun 16, 202250 min

Carson Wentz's Spring Hits a Bump

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

Jun 16, 202220 min

Commanders Defense Finishes The Spring Strong

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

Jun 16, 202219 min

Commanders Biggest Questions Leaving Spring Workouts

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

Jun 16, 202212 min

John Keim on Terry McLaurin Missing Mini Camp + Mailbag Monday

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...

Jun 13, 202257 min

Terry McLaurin's Complex Contract Negotiations

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 m...

Jun 13, 202227 min

Mini-Camp Storylines: Sweat, Payne, and Young

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

Jun 13, 202212 min

Mailbag Monday: Bobby McCain + Commanders Depth

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

Jun 13, 202219 min

Lorenzo Alexander on JDR's Locker Room Impact + OTA Recap

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 ...

Jun 09, 202256 min

Lorenzo Alexander on JDR's Locker Room Impact

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 p...

Jun 09, 202220 min

OTA Recap - Commanders Offense

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

Jun 09, 202223 min

OTA Recap - Commanders Defense

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

Jun 09, 202215 min

OTA Expectations + Sweat & Young + McLaurin's Contract

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...

Jun 06, 20221 hr

OTA Expectations: Wentz grows and Secondary Conundrum

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. Vis...

Jun 06, 202219 min

Film Room: Montez Sweat and Chase Young

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

Jun 06, 202223 min

Mailbag Monday: Terry McLaurin + Tight End Predictions

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

Jun 06, 202219 min

Eric Flack + Commanders Defense at OTA's + Eagles Preview

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 ...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 1 min

Eric Flack on Snyder's Stadium Pursuit + Congressional Investigation

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 ...

Jun 02, 202228 min

OTA Report: Commanders Defense

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

Jun 02, 202225 min

Off-Season Scouting Report: Philadelphia Eagles

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

Jun 02, 20229 min

Stadium Struggles, Contract Conundrums and OTA Observations

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 p...

May 30, 202254 min

What Matters In Commanders Stadium Talks

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

May 30, 202214 min

The Difference in Chase Young & Terry McLaurin Skipping OTA's

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

May 30, 202224 min

Commanders Offense at OTA's

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

May 30, 202216 min

Snyder's In Hot Water + RB Film Room + Mailbag Monday

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...

May 23, 202256 min

Grant Paulsen talks latest on Daniel Snyder

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://...

May 23, 202221 min

Film Room: Commanders Running Backs

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

May 23, 202225 min
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