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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

Which NFC East Team Is Best In The Trenches?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the NFC East defensive line groups and give their rankings for the Eagles, Cowboys, Giants and 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

Jun 25, 202421 min

Do The Commanders Have the Best LB’s in the NFL?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the linebackers and rank each NFC East team based on the strength of their group. 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

Jun 25, 202415 min

Who Has the Best Secondary in the NFC East?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan turn their attention to the corners and safeties and break down which NFC East team is strongest at each position. 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

Jun 25, 202416 min

The Evolution of Dan Quinn’s Defense

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick things off by discussing the possibility of Brandon Aiyuk leaving San Francisco to join his former quarterback Jayden Daniels in Washington. Afterwards, they present a history of Dan Quinn’s defense and break down how it has evolved throughout his coaching career. 2:27 Will Brandon Aiyuk Reunite with Jayden Daniels in Washington? 20:35 Dan Quinn’s Seattle Cover 3 Origins 34:59 How Dan Quinn Developed Dallas’s Top 5 Defense Enjoy! To learn mor...

Jun 20, 202452 min

Will Brandon Aiyuk Reunite with Jayden Daniels in Washington?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the rumors that Brandon Aiyuk could join his former Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels in Washington and what it would mean for the organization. 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

Jun 20, 202423 min

Dan Quinn's Seattle Cover 3 Origins

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the history of Dan Quinn’s by discussing the origins of his Cover 3 defense in Seattle. 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

Jun 20, 202417 min

How Dan Quinn Developed Dallas’s Top 5 Defense

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down how Dan Quinn’s defense evolved following his tenure in Seattle and what allowed him to build a top five defense in Dallas. 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

Jun 20, 202415 min

Take Command’s NFC East Position Rankings

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan bring you their NFC East position rankings. They kick things off with quarterbacks and then head into the trenches with the running backs and offensive lines before wrapping things up with wide receivers and tight ends. 0:51 Where does Jayden Daniels Rank Among NFC East QBs? 14:06 Who Will Dominate the Trenches in the NFC East? 33:22 Which Team Has The Strongest Perimeter Players in the NFC East? Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Jun 19, 202449 min

Where does Jayden Daniels Rank Among NFC East QBs?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the NFC East quarterback rankings 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

Jun 19, 202417 min

Who Will Dominate the Trenches in the NFC East?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the trenches - ranking the NFC East’s running backs and offensive lines. 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

Jun 19, 202422 min

Which Team Has The Strongest Perimeter Players in the NFC East?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan wrap things up with a discussion about the top perimeter players in the NFC East this 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

Jun 19, 202415 min

Take Command’s LIVE Commanders Mini-Camp Reaction

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan come to you LIVE from Commanders mini-camp to discuss the Washington quarterback battle, their biggest takeaways from the camp, and Dan Quinn’s comments following practice. 0:11 Is The Commanders QB Battle Over? 12:52 How Will The Commanders Handle the Trenches? 20:58 Why Communication Holds The Key For Commanders Secondary Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...

Jun 13, 202440 min

Is The Commanders QB Battle Over?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss Dan Quinn’s decision to not announce Jayden Daniels as the team’s starting quarterback, how he’s progressed, and what kind of depth is available in the position group. 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

Jun 13, 202416 min

How Will The Commanders Handle the Trenches?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss the Commanders play up front and a variety of other observations from minicamp. 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

Jun 13, 202411 min

Why Communication Holds The Key For Commanders Secondary

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss why communication and leadership are so important for Washington’s success in the secondary. 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

Jun 13, 202418 min

Commanders Mini-Camp Recap (feat. John Keim) and Luke McCaffrey!

On this episode of Take Command, Craig is joined by a variety of guests following the beginning of Commanders mini-camp. First, John Keim joins the show to discuss Jayden Daniel’s progression and the state of the team. Afterwards, Michael Phillips and Craig discuss the players on the bubble of Washington’s 53-man roster before wide receiver Luke McCaffrey speaks with Craig about the state of the Commanders’ culture and his brother’s Madden Cover. 1:55 John Keim Talks Jayden Daniels and More 13:0...

Jun 12, 202437 min

John Keim Talks Jayden Daniels and More

In this portion of Take Command, Craig sits down with John Keim to discuss Jayden Daniels and to break down how the Commanders looked in week one of mini-camp. 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

Jun 12, 202416 min

Michael Phillips Talks Players On The Bubble

In this segment of Take Command, Craig is joined by Michael Phillips to discuss the Commanders players on the bubble of the 53-man 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

Jun 12, 202418 min

Luke McCaffrey Talks Commanders Culture and Christian’s Madden Cover

In this portion of Take Command, Craig is joined by Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey to discuss the evolving culture in Washington and his brother’s appearance on the cover of the latest Madden game. 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

Jun 12, 20248 min

How Are The Commanders Shaping Up Ahead of Mini-Camp?

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan recap the Commanders OTAs this week. They start off with a general overview before discussing Washington’s options at left tackle, Jayden Daniel’s progression, and how the improved defense has been matching up against the rookie QB. 0:40 What Can We Actually Learn From OTAs? 17:19 Have the Commanders Found Their Left Tackle? 26:58 How is Jayden Daniels Adjusting to an Improved Washington Defense? Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Jun 06, 202446 min

How is Jayden Daniels Adjusting to an Improved Washington Defense?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss Jayden Daniels and the Commanders defenses progressions and how the two have matched up against one another. 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

Jun 06, 202418 min

What Can We Actually Learn From OTAs?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan take a step back and discuss Washington’s OTAs generally including what they have seen and what we can actually take away from these early practices. 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

Jun 06, 202420 min

Have the Commanders Found Their Left Tackle?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the Commanders offensive line and discuss whether they have any viable options at left tackle for this 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

Jun 06, 202412 min

June Hot Topics: Emmanuel Forbes, Commanders O-Line & Justin Jefferson's Contract

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick things off by reacting to the viral photo of Emmanuel Forbes and discussing whether his size will be an issue on the field this year. Afterwards, they get into the gaps in the Commanders roster and dive into whether Washington has an issue at left tackle before wrapping up with thoughts on Justin Jefferson’s $140 million contract. 0:46 Is Emmanuel Forbes Really Too Small? 16:09 Do Commanders Have a Left Tackle Problem? 29:07 What Does Justin ...

Jun 04, 202442 min

Is Emmanuel Forbes Really Too Small?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan react to the viral photo of Emmanuel Forbes and discuss whether it is concerning for him to be so small heading into year 2. 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

Jun 04, 202419 min

Do Commanders Have a Left Tackle Problem?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss what gaps Dan Quinn still needs to fill on the 2024 Commanders roster and whether the team still has a problem at left tackle. 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

Jun 04, 202416 min

What Does Justin Jefferson’s Contract Mean for the NFL?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan breakdown Justin Jefferson’s $140 million deal and what it means for 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

Jun 04, 202411 min

The History and Evolution of The Air Raid Offense

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan bring you a complete breakdown of Kliff Kingsbury’s air raid offense ahead of the 2024-25 NFL season. They kick things off with a discussion about how the air raid has evolved over time. Afterwards, they identify some of the biggest issues with the system before diving into how Jayden Daniels and his Commanders offense fit Kliff’s offensive scheme. 0:51 How Has The Air Raid Offense Evolved? 18:28 What Are The Problems with Kliff’s Air Raid Offense...

May 29, 202452 min

How Has The Air Raid Offense Evolved?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan bring you a brief history of the air raid offense, explain why it is successful, and dive into how it has evolved over time. 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

May 29, 202421 min

What Are The Problems with Kliff’s Air Raid Offense?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan open things up by discussing the playground feel of the air raid offense before identifying some of its weaknesses. 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

May 29, 202424 min
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