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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

Monday Mailbag: "What is the Buffalo Nickel?"

In this week's mailbag, Logan explains the subtle, but important differences between the buffalo nickel and a regular nickel defense. Craig expands the answer to explain why it's a great counter to modern NFL offenses. 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, 20229 min

Jay Gruden Goes Deep + Dallas Cowboys Scout

Jay Gruden joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to talk about what it takes to run an NFL offense. The guys talk about the demand of putting together a gameplan, how it works, and the major factors that affect how it comes together. They talk about the challenges of different coordinators and personnel as well as deal breakers, specifically at the quarterback position. Plus, Gruden gives his assessment of some of the current Commanders from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio to wide receiver Te...

May 19, 202256 min

Jay Gruden - "We Had Ideas Comin Out of Our Kazoos"

Jay Gruden shares what it takes to put together an NFL Gameplan, including how coaches have to adapt to their players. 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 19, 202217 min

Jay Gruden - Scouting and Schemes

Jay Gruden shares what he looks for in scouting players. Plus, what he thinks of Jack Del Rio and why he was so high on Terry McLaurin. 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 19, 202216 min

Divisional Scouting Report: Dallas Cowboys

Our off-season scouting reports continue with the Dallas Cowboys. Logan and Craig debate whether the Cowboys should have moved on from Amari Cooper and the pressure that puts on Dak Prescott. Plus, Logan goes deep on the Cowboys draft class. 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 19, 202221 min

Schedule Breakdown + MLB Film Room + Mailbag Monday

Logan Paulsen shares his insights after re-watching Cole Holcomb's and Jamin Davis's performances at linebacker in 2021. The guys go deep on how other players deficiencies affected their play as well as the specific strengths and weaknesses of each of the players on their own. Plus, Craig explains why playing middle linebacker is like being able to order from The Cheesecake Factory. What position groups are the guys most optimistic about? What groups are they most pessimistic about? Craig and Lo...

May 16, 202257 min

Diving Into The Commanders Schedule

The Commanders schedule is finally out, so what stands out to Craig and Logan? The guys take a look at each stretch of the season and talk about keys to success. Plus, what stretches are most interesting to them as look ahead from the middle of the off-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

May 16, 202219 min

Inside the Film Room: MLB

Logan Paulsen shares his insights after re-watching Cole Holcomb's and Jamin Davis's performances at linebacker in 2021. The guys go deep on how other players deficiencies affected their play as well as the specific strengths and weaknesses of each of the players on their own. Plus, Craig explains why playing middle linebacker is like being able to order from The Cheesecake Factory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn ...

May 16, 202227 min

Monday Mailbag: Position Groups & Offensive Versatility

What position groups are the guys most optimistic about? What groups are they most pessimistic about? Craig and Logan discuss. Plus, how do they think Scott Turner will deploy all the weapons at his disposal on offense for the Commanders? 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 16, 202210 min

The Schedule Is Coming feat. Kevin Sheehan + NYG Off-Season Scout

Kevin Sheehan joins as the first ever guest on Take Command on schedule release day in the NFL. Kevin talks with Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen about why he looks forward to the day, what he cares about when the schedule is announced, and why he continues to do a mock schedule every year. Logan and Craig also give a player's and a reporter's perspective on schedule release day. The guys then dive into the Washington Commanders scheduled opponents. What games are they looking forward to? Which m...

May 12, 202259 min

Kevin Sheehan Talks Schedule

Kevin Sheehan joins as the first ever guest on Take Command on schedule release day in the NFL. Kevin talks with Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen about why he looks forward to the day, what he cares about when the schedule is announced, and why he continues to do a mock schedule every year. Logan and Craig also give a player's and a reporter's perspective on schedule release day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...

May 12, 202218 min

Top Commanders Storylines + Will KOC Be Great?

Craig Hoffman, Logan Paulsen, and guest Kevin Sheehan dive into the Washington Commanders scheduled opponents. What games are they looking forward to? Which matchups do they want to see early or late in the season? What are the biggest storylines? That leads to an extended conversation about the Vikings first game in DC since Kirk Cousins left, which will also feature new head coach Kevin O'Connell's return. Craig explains why he believes KOC will be a standout head coach while Logan and Kevin e...

May 12, 202220 min

Divisional Scout Report: New York Giants

In the first of their NFC East Divisional scouting reports, Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman look back at the New York Giants off-season so far. Logan goes deep on the NYG draft class, highlighted by Evan Neal and Kayvon Thibioeaux while Craig explains why he thinks the Giants best move was bringing in Brian Daboll as head coach. 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://podcastchoice...

May 12, 202220 min

Jahan Dotson, Why Value Matters and Twitter Mailbag

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen open the first ever Take Command Podcast with a full breakdown of Commanders first round pick Jahan Dotson. The guys talk about the merits of Ron Rivera's comparison to former Panthers great Steve Smith and why comparisons in general around the NFL Draft can be dangerous. Plus, the guys go deep on how teams evaluate and build their draft boards. The guys break down how teams try and make sure they don't overdraft a player while also making sure they get guys that ...

May 09, 202253 min

Why Fit and Value Matter

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen go deep on how teams evaluate and build their draft boards. The guys break down how teams try and make sure they don't overdraft a player while also making sure they get guys that are good fits for their system and will be winning contributors to their football teams. They then apply this methodology to Phidarian Mathis and Percy Butler from the Commanders 2022 NFL Draft class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...

May 09, 202220 min

Twitter Mailbag: James Bradbury and the LB Dilemma

To wrap up their first episode, Craig and Logan answer some Twitter questions. The guys debate whether James Bradbury would be a good fit to reunite with Ron Rivera and dive into the options the team has at linebacker. 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 09, 202214 min

Welcome to Take Command + Jahan Dotson Breakdown

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen open the first ever Take Command Podcast with a full breakdown of Commanders first round pick Jahan Dotson. The guys talk about the merits of Ron Rivera's comparison to former Panthers great Steve Smith and why comparisons in general around the NFL Draft can be dangerous. 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 09, 202217 min

Coming Soon

The Take Command podcast hosted by Craig Hoffman and former NFL Tight End Logan Paulsen is your must have place for Washington Commanders news, talk, analysis and debate. 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 06, 20223 min
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