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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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BONUS: Terry McLaurin - the Commanders' Contested Catch God | Reception Perception: The Show

Last season, Terry McLaurin was one of the top receivers in the NFL at contested catches. Will he need to repeat that performance this season with Carson Wentz as his quarterback? And can the Commanders get by without any real size at the wide receiver position? Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level ...

Sep 02, 202211 min

John Keim Gives His Thoughts On The 2022 Commanders

Logan Paulsen is Joined by ESPN's John Keim: Logan and John take a look at the roster moves and cuts from The Commanders and take a look at positions that look great, and ones that still need work John Gives his expectations for the 2022 Washington Commanders Finally Logan and John talk about the ability of the Commander's offense 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://podcastchoi...

Sep 01, 202244 min

John Keim's Thoughts On The Commanders 53-Man Roster

Logan Paulsen is joined by ESPN's John Keim to take a look at the Commanders 2022 53-man roster after the cutdown 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

Sep 01, 202219 min

John Keim's Expectations For The Commanders

Logan Paulsen is joined by ESPN's John Keim to give his expectations for the Commanders on offense, Defense, and in regards to the coaching staff 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

Sep 01, 20229 min

John Keim Gives His Thoughts On Offensive Potential

Logan Paulsen is joined by ESPN's John Keim to talk about the ability of the Commander's offense and how Brian Robinson Jr.'s injury will affect the offense. 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

Sep 01, 202215 min

What Did We Learn From The 2022 Commanders Preseason?

Logan gives his takes from Saturday's game against the Ravens. He talks about who were the best players and who might survive cutdown day. After all three preseason games, it's time for Logan and Producer Matthew to look at what were the biggest takeaways from the games and what to expect going forward. Logan and Producer Matthew go into the mailbag and answer questions about what it takes to be consistent in the NFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...

Aug 29, 202249 min

What Did We Learn From Commanders Vs. Ravens?

Logan gives his takes from Saturday's game against the Ravens. He talks about who were the best players and who might survive cutdown 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

Aug 29, 202215 min

What Were the Biggest Takeaways From Commanders Preseason?

After all three preseason games, it's time for Logan and Producer Matthew to look at what were the biggest takeaways from the games and what to expect going 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

Aug 29, 202217 min

Logan Answers Questions On Consistency

Logan and Producer Matthew go into the mailbag and answer questions about what it takes to be consistent in the NFL. 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

Aug 29, 202216 min

Where Do The Commanders Stand As Of Preseason Week 3?

Craig and Logan start out the show talking about Craig's upcoming wedding plans. Then the guys ask, is there a place for Starters to play on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens? They also answer the question of who gains the most from this third preseason game. Craig and Logan go over their predictions for Saturday including who will play, what schemes Commanders will play, and much more Logan and Craig answer what they believe are the worst aspects and the biggest things to look forward to th...

Aug 25, 202257 min

Should Starters Start On Saturday Against Baltimore?

Craig and Logan start out the show talking about Craig's upcoming wedding plans. Then the guys ask, is there a place for Starters to play on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens? They also answer the question of who gains the most from this third preseason 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

Aug 25, 202218 min

What Do You Expect To See Against Baltimore Saturday?

Craig and Logan go over their predictions for Saturday including who will play, what schemes Commanders will play, and much 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

Aug 25, 202219 min

What Are The Biggest Concerns and Bright Spots For The Commanders

Logan and Craig answer what they believe are the worst aspects and the biggest things to look forward to the most this season for the Commanders based on preseason games and practices 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

Aug 25, 202219 min

London Fletcher Breaks Down the Commanders

Commanders legend London Fletcher joins Craig and Logan and explains why he isn't worried about the Commanders less than stellar defensive play Craig and Logan talk with London Fletcher about the Commanders Linebacker situation and how the Offense has looked so far Craig and Logan tuck in for story time with London Fletcher 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...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 9 min

London Fletcher Isn't Worried About the Commanders Defense

Commanders legend London Fletcher joins Craig and Logan and explains why he isn't worried about the Commanders less than stellar defensive play 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

Aug 22, 202215 min

London Fletcher Tallks Commanders Linebackers + Offense

Craig and Logan talk with London Fletcher about the Commanders Linebacker situation and how the Offense has looked so far 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

Aug 22, 202225 min

Story Time with London Fletcher

Craig and Logan tuck in for story time with London Fletcher, 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

Aug 22, 202215 min

Which of the Commanders Problems Are Worth Worrying About?

The Commanders have a laundry list of potential issues entering the second half of training camp has become long. The O-Line is banged up, the starting running back has a fumbling issue, and the defense struggled again on 3rd down. But which of these issues are truly worth worrying about and which are typical training camp bumps in the road that are going to be just fine in the end? Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen discuss as the second preseason game is right around the corner. Plus, Craig and L...

Aug 18, 202254 min

Logan is Fired Up About the Commanders O-Line

The Commanders offensive line is really banged up. Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen try and make sense of the shifting pieces, including why Logan thinks Sam Cosmi playing guard could lead to a brighter future for him. 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

Aug 18, 202218 min

Is Less Gibson Good? + Logan Isn't Worried About 3rd Down Defense

Could less Antonio Gibson actually be a good thing for the Commanders? Plus, how do they get the most out of all of their running backs. Plus, Logan explains why he's not concerned about the 3rd down 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

Aug 18, 202217 min

KC Preview + Getting the Most Out Of Sam Howell

Craig and Logan talk about what to expect in preseason game number two for the Commanders against the Chiefs. Plus, could Sam Howell see time with the second unit? Is this is a good or bad idea for Howell and the club? 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

Aug 18, 202219 min

Commanders Preseason Has Started, The Highs And Lows Of The Team+ Logans First Sidline Reporting Game

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen talk about the ups and downs of Saturday's preseason game. Looking at Antonio Gibbson's struggles, Carson Wentz's accuracy, the defensive holes, and Logan's first time being a sideline reporter for an NFL 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

Aug 16, 202253 min

Commanders Offense Was A Mixed Bag in Their Preseason Debut

Craig and Logan give their overall thoughts about the first preseason game Saturday, What were the big takeaways, and looking at the good and bad of the offense's performance 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

Aug 15, 202229 min

Commanders Defense Was Hurt By Major Absences

Craig and Logan talk about how the Commanders defense was let down by the number of players who were missing. Also they look at who did and didn't show good looks on the 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

Aug 15, 202217 min

Logan Talks about Crushing His Sideline Debut

Craig and Logan talk about Logan's experience as the first sideline reporter for the Commanders last Saturday 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

Aug 15, 20225 min

Lindsay Czarniak Gives Sideline Tips + Preseason Preview

Craig and Logan take a look at the main stories from training camp including, Carson Wentz's accuracy, Jahan Dotson bringing the intermediate routes together, and what to look forward to on Saturday Then, the guys take a look at the Commanders first preseason game this Saturday and go into who needs to prove themselves on the field in order to secure a roster spot Plus, NFL on FOX sideline reporter Lindsay Czarniak joins the show to give Logan advice for his first game on the sidelines this week...

Aug 11, 202256 min

Carson Wentz is on the Rise

Craig and Logan take a look at the main stories from training camp including, Carson Wentz's accuracy, Jahan Dotson bringing the intermediate routes together, and what to look forward to on Saturday 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

Aug 11, 202219 min

Preparing for the Commanders Preseason Opener

Craig and Logan take a look at the upcoming Preseason game this Saturday and go into who needs to prove themselves on the field in order to secure a roster spot 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

Aug 11, 202217 min

Lindsay Czarniak Gives Logan Her Sideline Survival Guide

NFL on FOX sideline reporter Lindsay Czarniak joins the show to talk with Logan and Craig about what to expect with Logans first sideline reporting job on Saturday at the preseason 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

Aug 11, 202219 min

Nicki Jhabvala Gives Perspective on Carson and The Commanders

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen a Washington Post Reporter Nicki Jhabvala to discuss Carson Wentz's play through training camp and answer the all important question: Can Carson turn this around? Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen are still joined by Washington Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala to talk big picture with the Commanders and who on the team has truly impressed. Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen come back to talk about some of the better plays that Curtis Samuel has shown in training camp. Also...

Aug 08, 202252 min
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