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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

What Can Commanders Learn From The NFL’s Final Four?

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the weekend’s divisional playoff action by taking you through each of the 4 games. Afterwards, they look ahead to the 2024 NFL draft and discuss why this year’s talent pool is so favorable for the Commanders. 1:36 What To Learn from AFC Divisional Playoff Games 27:18 What To Learn from NFC Divisional Playoff Games 44:26 Why The NFL Draft Talent Pool Favors The Commanders Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

Jan 23, 20241 hr 1 min

What To Learn from AFC Divisional Playoff Games

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the AFC divisional playoff games between the Ravens and the Texans and the Chiefs and the Bills. Enjoy! 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

Jan 23, 202430 min

What To Learn from NFC Divisional Playoff Games

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the NFC divisional playoff games between the 49ers and the Packers and Lions and the Buccaneers. Enjoy! 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

Jan 23, 202420 min

Why The NFL Draft Talent Pool Favors The Commanders

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan take a look ahead at the 2024 NFL Draft and discuss why this year’s talent pool is favorable for the rebuilding Commanders franchise. Enjoy! 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

Jan 23, 202415 min

Commanders Head Coach Candidate Profiles

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan take you through each of the Commanders’ potential head coaches and break down their experience, pros and cons, and how they would most impact the organization. Afterwards, they take you through the NFC East in a game of “Would You Rather!” 2:23 The Unique Resume of Ravens DC Mike MacDonald 16:24 Raheem Morris and Dan Quinn Could Bring Energy and Experience to Commanders 34:24 NFC East Would You Rather Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and ...

Jan 18, 202457 min

Raheem Morris and Dan Quinn Could Bring Energy and Experience to Commanders

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan take you through the remaining Head Coach candidates for the Commanders: Raheem Morris, Dan Quinn, and Ben Johnson. They go through their experience and try to decide who is the best fit for Washington. Enjoy! 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

Jan 18, 202421 min

The Unique Resume of Ravens DC Mike MacDonald

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down Baltimore Ravens’ defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald’s unique experience and determine whether he is the best candidate to take the Head Coach position for the Commanders. Enjoy! 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

Jan 18, 202419 min

NFC East Would You Rather

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan play a game of Would You Rather with teams from the NFC East- taking you through some theoretical situation and deciding which move they think is best. Enjoy! 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

Jan 18, 202422 min

Why Adam Peters is Just Step One For Commanders

On this episode of Take Command, the Washington Commanders have a new General Manager! Craig and Logan give their reaction to the Adam Peters hire and discuss how this move will affect the team’s search for a head coach. Afterwards, they go through the 2024 Wild Card weekend and share some of their favorite performances while breaking down how these games should influence Peters and his team’s decision as to who is the right man for the head coach position. 0:32 How Exciting Is The Adam Peters G...

Jan 16, 202458 min

How Exciting Is The Adam Peters GM Hire?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan share their thoughts on the Commanders’ decision to hire Adam Peters as the new General Manager. They give their reaction and try to determine how this move will affect the team’s search for a head coach moving forward. Enjoy! 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

Jan 16, 202425 min

How Wild Card Games Affected Commanders Head Coach Hunt

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick off their recap of the 2024 Wild Card Weekend by looking at Texans vs. Browns, Dolphins vs. Chiefs, and Packers vs. Cowboys through the lens of how these matchups affect the Commanders’ hunt for a head coach. They highlight key performances, their favorite moments, and try to determine how these games should influence Washington’s search. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...

Jan 16, 202423 min

How Wild Card Games Affected Commanders Head Coach Hunt Cont.

In this portion of Take Command, Logan and Craig continue to break down this past weekend’s Wild Card matchups by discussing Rams vs. Lions, Steelers vs. Bills, and Eagles vs. Buccaneers. They highlight some of their favorite performances, what they liked from an organization standpoint, and discuss how it could affect the Commanders’ continued hunt for a head coach. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou...

Jan 16, 202415 min

Commanders Hire Adam Peters as New General Manager (feat. Scott Pioli)

The Washington Commanders hired Adam Peters as their new general manager and we've got fresh reaction courtesy of The Hoffman Show. Craig welcomed Logan on the radio to discuss, as well as the man who gave Peters his first job in the NFL - Super Bowl winning executive Scott Pioli. 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

Jan 13, 202437 min

A Definitive Ranking of the NFL’s Head Coach Openings

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the head coach vacancies across the league and give their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on who would be best to play for, who will end up with the best team, and who will come out on top. 0:39 Which NFL Owner Would You Like to Work For? 25:45 Which NFL Head Coach Will Inherit the Best Roster? 46:57 Which NFL Job Has The Most Resources To Build A Winner? Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 15 min

Which NFL Owner Would You Like to Work For?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan respond to the question of which potential new NFL head coach they would most like to play for. Enjoy! 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

Jan 11, 202429 min

Which NFL Head Coach Will Inherit the Best Roster?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the head coach vacancies and determine who will inherit the best NFL roster. Enjoy! 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

Jan 11, 202424 min

Which NFL Job Has The Most Resources To Build A Winner?

In this portion of Take Command, Logan and Craig discuss which NFL head coach vacancy has the highest ceiling for the 2024-25 season. Enjoy! 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

Jan 11, 202427 min

Saying Goodbye To Ron Rivera and Hello To The Commanders’ Future

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan recap Ron Rivera’s tenure in Washington before looking ahead to what’s next for the Commanders organization. 0:11 Take Command Says Goodbye To Ron Rivera 13:44 The Commanders Set Up Their Future To Build A Winning Culture Enjoy! 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

Jan 08, 202441 min

Take Command Says Goodbye To Ron Rivera

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan recap Ron Rivera’s tenure in Washington and give him a proper Commanders send off. Enjoy! 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

Jan 08, 202416 min

The Commanders Set Up Their Future To Build A Winning Culture

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan look ahead to the Commanders’ future and discuss how the organization is setting up a winning culture. Enjoy! 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

Jan 08, 202427 min

Cowboys -13.5 @ Commanders | Cash the Ticket

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): The Commanders are making business decisions. Will the Cowboys be able to cover this big number? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. 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

Jan 07, 20243 min

How Can The Commanders Build a Winning Culture?

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick things off by previewing the Commanders’ Sunday afternoon rematch with the Dallas Cowboys, looking at what both the Washington offense and defense need to do in order to end the season on a high note. Afterwards, the pair respond to Jahan Dotson’s comments on the Commanders’ culture and offer their insight into what Josh Harris needs to do to initiate change in the locker room. 1:00 Can Commanders Contain Dak Prescott? 12:06 Can Sam Howell Fi...

Jan 05, 202453 min

Can Commanders Contain Dak Prescott?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan preview the Commanders’ Sunday afternoon matchup with the Cowboys by looking at Washington’s defense and identifying what the group needs to do to be successful against Dak Prescott and Dallas’ high powered offense. Enjoy! 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

Jan 05, 202415 min

Can Sam Howell Finish On A High Note?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan turn their attention to the offense and discuss what Sam Howell needs to prove in the Commanders’ Sunday afternoon rematch with the Cowboys in his final game of the season. Enjoy! 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

Jan 05, 202413 min

Do The Commanders Have A Culture Problem?

In this portion of Take Command, Logan and Craig address Jahan Dotson’s comments about the Commanders’ culture issue. They react to Dotson’s thoughts while offering their opinions on what Washington needs to do in order to create a culture shift. Filled with stories from Logan’s playing days and Craig’s high level analysis, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more a...

Jan 05, 202428 min

Why It’s Time to Admit Sam Howell’s Not the Commanders Future

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan spend time evaluating Sam Howell and how his position within the organization has changed over the course of the season. They discuss his regression in play, his leadership qualities, and if his ceiling is still high enough to make him a starter before diving into his film from Sunday’s loss to the 49ers. After looking at Sam and the offense, the guys wrap things up by looking at the defense and highlighting how, despite their shortcomings against...

Jan 03, 202457 min

A Full Season Is Enough To Say What Sam Howell Is

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan look at Sam Howell’s season holistically and attempt to determine whether he has shown that he can be an NFL starting quarterback or is better suited as a backup. They touch on his play, his leadership qualities, and if his ceiling is high enough to make him the guy for Washington. Enjoy! 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://podca...

Jan 03, 202423 min

What Did Sam Howell Show on Tape vs 49ers?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan take a look at Sam Howell’s film from Sunday’s loss to the 49ers. They break down what they liked from the young QB, where he could have been better, and whether he has earned the opportunity to start over Jacoby this week. Enjoy! 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

Jan 03, 202425 min

One Big Question After Commanders Defensive Showing vs San Fran

In this portion of Take Command, Logan and Craig look at the defense’s performance vs the 49ers and identify the one big question for the unit as the team finishes out the 2023-24 season. Enjoy! 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

Jan 03, 202412 min

Does QB Age Matter In The NFL?

In a draft year filled with fifth and sixth year quarterbacks, Craig and Logan discuss whether QB age matters in the NFL. Enjoy! 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

Jan 02, 20249 min
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