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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

Film Review: Offense

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the Commanders’ offensive performance on Sunday against the Eagles. The guys look at the unit’s performance as a whole and then take a deep dive into both Sam Howell’s performance and how the offensive line looked after allowing 5 sacks on the young QB. 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/adch...

Oct 03, 202330 min

Film Review: Defense

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the defense- taking a look at how well they contained Jalen Hurts and the star studded skill players around him. 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

Oct 03, 202323 min

Film Review: Situation Breakdowns

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan take an in depth look at some of the decisions Ron Rivera made throughout the game and how the players on the field responded to them. Specifically, they give you an interesting play breakdown and try to answer the question of whether or not the Commanders should have gone for 2 at the end of regulation. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...

Oct 03, 202314 min

Instant Reaction: Commanders Fall To Eagles 34-31 in OT

Following a heartbreaking overtime loss for the Commanders to the Philadelphia Eagles -- despite Sam Howell's heroics -- Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen give their immediate reaction to the game. The guys take you through the offense and defense while hitting on the highs and lows of the matchup. 0:59 Game Takeaways 7:10 Forbes’ Performance 21:45 Do you go for 2? 28:30 A Big Day For Sam Howell Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...

Oct 02, 202339 min

Game Preview: Commanders vs. Eagles

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan get you ready for the Commanders’ Sunday matchup against the Eagles. The guys kick things off by looking at how the Washington offense matches up with the stacked Philadelphia defense. After going through the Eagles’ defensive line and how the Commanders can try to combat it, the pair turn their attention to Sam Howell and discuss how he can be effective this week. Then, the two turn their attention to the skill players before diving into the Comm...

Sep 29, 202354 min

Commanders Offense vs. Eagles Defense Preview

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick off their pregame analysis for the Commanders’ matchup against the Eagles. The two start things off by looking at the Commanders Offense and discuss how it can be effective against a strong Eagles defense. After breaking down Philadelphia’s strong defensive line, the pair discuss EB’s playcalling and what they hope to see on Sunday. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol...

Sep 29, 202322 min

Expectations for Sam Howell vs. Eagles

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan turn their attention to Sam Howell and discuss how he can be effective against the powerhouse Eagles defense on Sunday. Afterwards, the guys discuss Philadelphia’s depth on defense and how shifting personnel could affect Washington. To cap things off, the two look at the skill position matchups. 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...

Sep 29, 202314 min

Commanders Defense vs. Eagles Offense

On this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the matchup between the Commanders defense and the Eagles offense. The guys kick things off by discussing Jalen Hurts and how lethal he has been through three games thanks to his stout offensive line. Afterwards, Logan gives his key to the game, and the pair discuss how the Commanders can execute it effectively. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...

Sep 29, 202321 min

Take 5: Stories From Philly

On this episode of Take 5, Logan and Craig share some of their favorite stories from Philadelphia ahead of the Commanders’ matchup with the Eagles. 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

Sep 28, 20238 min

Film Breakdown: Commanders vs. Bills

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the film from the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to the Bills. The guys open things up with an examination of the offensive line- which gave up 9 sacks to Buffalo on Sunday. Afterwards, they shift to look at the entire offense to judge the performances of Sam Howell and his skill players. Finally, to wrap things up, the pair dive into the defense. Specifically, the two look at Chase Young’s performance and how he impacted the game on Sunday. 0:1...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 5 min

O-Line Film Breakdown: Commanders vs. Bills

On this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan open things up by looking at the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to Buffalo from a bird's-eye view, highlighting the youth of this Washington team. Afterwards, the two get into the film, beginning with the Commanders' offensive line. The guys break down the Bills’ 9 sacks and try to analyze the O-line’s performance as a whole. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about ...

Sep 27, 202326 min

Offense Film Breakdown: Commanders vs. Bills

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan analyze the offense’s performance as a whole in the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to the Bills. The guys open things up with EB’s pass heavy playcalling, despite Sam Howell’s multiple interceptions. Afterwards, the pair touch on the skill positions and their lack of success on the day. 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://podcastch...

Sep 27, 202317 min

Defense Film Breakdown: Commanders vs. Bills

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the defense’s film from Washington’s 37-3 loss to Buffalo. The pair kick things off by looking at Chase Young’s performance and try to assess whether he gave 100% effort on Sunday. Afterwards, the guys discuss Buffalo’s “explosive plays,” and whether it was more on Josh Allen being great or the defense falling short. To wrap things up, Logan gives his decisive take on how the unit looked through four quarters on Sunday. Enjoy! To learn ...

Sep 27, 202326 min

Take 5 | Peyton Manning Stories!

On this episode of Take Command, Logan shares a story from playing with Peyton Manning! 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

Sep 26, 202310 min

Post Game Reaction: Commanders Crushed 37-3 By Bills

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan give their instant reactions to the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to the Bills. The guys open things up by discussing the defense, and how they fell short while trying to contain Josh Allen and the Buffalo offense. Afterwards, the two examine the offense and how they failed to create momentum through the four quarters of play. Specifically, they take a look at Sam Howell’s performance, and how his four interceptions and questionable decision making are a ...

Sep 25, 202329 min

Week 3 Preview: Bills vs. Commanders | Sal Capaccio Joins TC!

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan preview the Commanders’ Week 3 matchup against the Bills. The two open things up by looking at the Commanders defense and versus the Bills offense and do a deep dive into the superstar who is Josh Allen. Then, the guys get into how the Commanders offense matches up against the Bills defense and try to answer the question of whether the Bills have the best second level in the league. To cap things off, Sal Capaccio of the It’s Always Gameday in Buf...

Sep 22, 202356 min

Week 3 Preview: Commanders Defense vs. Bills Offense

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the Commanders’ Week 3 matchup with the Bills! The pair kicks things off by looking at how the Washington defense matches up with the Buffalo offense. Specifically, the two take an in-depth look at Josh Allen and his performance throughout the first two weeks 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://pod...

Sep 22, 202326 min

Week 3 Preview: Commanders Offense vs. Bills Defense

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan look at how the Bills defense matches up against the Commanders offense. The two ponder the question of whether Buffalo has the best second level in the NFL, and discuss how strong the group has looked through two games. 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

Sep 22, 202312 min

Sal Capaccio Joins Take Command!

In this segment of Take Command, Sal Capaccio joins the pod! Sal is a beat reporter for the Bills and a co-host of It’s Always Gameday in Buffalo. Ahead of Sunday’s game Craig, Logan, and him take a look at the matchup between the Commanders and the Bills starting with a general overview and then diving into both the offense and defense. Afterwards, the guys swap stories and discuss the potential inclement weather on Sunday afternoon. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Sep 22, 202322 min

Commanders Scoop w/Craig Hoffman | 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo'

From 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' (subscribe here): Matt Bove is joined by Craig Hoffman of the 'Take Command' podcast to get the scoop on all things Commanders ahead of the Bills' Week 3 matchup. 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 21, 202323 min

Take 5 | Tales From Buffalo

On this episode of Take 5, Craig and Logan share stories from their experiences in Buffalo. To begin, Logan shares a story from the preseason in Buffalo, where he watched Alfred Morris steal the spotlight. Craig, on the other hand, tells a story from his friendship with Lorenzo Alexander and a special meal they shared at a local Italian restaurant. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Sep 21, 202310 min

Film Breakdown: Commanders vs. Broncos

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan hit the film room to break down Sunday’s game between the Commanders and the Broncos. The guys open things up with a game overview- looking at the game from “30,000 feet.” Afterwards, they crack into Sam Howell’s performance before looking at the receivers, running backs, and EB’s play calling. Then, the two dive into the defense and how the group progressed over four quarters. Specifically, the pair examines Chase Young’s return to the field, and...

Sep 20, 20231 hr 3 min

Commanders vs. Broncos Film Review: Offense & Sam Howell

On this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan crack into the Denver vs. Washington film breakdown by looking at the offense. First, the pair takes a birds-eye view, looking at the team’s performance as a whole. Afterwards, the guys begin their analysis of Sam Howell’s showing, discussing how he looked on Sunday and could improve 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. V...

Sep 20, 202319 min

Commanders vs. Broncos Film Review: Sam Howell & EB

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan continue their analysis of Sam Howell’s performance on Sunday vs. Denver. After looking at the film, the guys “praise” the strongest aspects of his performance- highlighting some of his best traits through the four quarters of play. Afterwards, the two analyze the rest of the offensive group and EB’s run heavy play calling. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...

Sep 20, 202317 min

Commanders vs. Broncos Film Review: Defense

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the defense. Using the game film, the pair talk about both the highs and lows from Sunday's performance - breaking down how the unit improved significantly over four quarters of play. With the return of Chase Young to the Commanders lineup, the guys shed light on how he impacted the team, and how it could shape the group moving forward. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...

Sep 20, 202327 min

Take 5! Commanders Screen Pass Breakdown! | Take Command

On this episode of Take 5, Craig and Logan break down the Commanders screen pass success in the team’s Week 2 matchup against the Broncos. While the play was anticipated to be a focal point of the offense throughout preseason, Washington struggled to successfully use it in Week 1. However, as the pair acknowledge, the win over Denver tells a different story. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Sep 19, 202313 min

Commanders Beat The Broncos! | Post Game Review | Take Command

For the first time since 2011, the Commanders are 2-0! On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan give their instant reaction to Washington’s 35-33 victory over Denver. The guys kick things off by recapping the leadership Sam Howell showed and his performance as a whole. Afterwards, they touch on the hit against Logan Thomas, and give their opinions on how the situation should be handled. Following that, the pair breaks down the defense and how they improved over four quarters of play. Spe...

Sep 18, 202338 min

Broncos -3.5 vs Commanders | Cash the Ticket

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Is Russell Wilson cooked? 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

Sep 16, 20232 min

Week 2 Broncos Preview | Take Command

Week 2 is here! On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan preview the Commanders’ Sunday afternoon matchup against the Broncos! The guys kick things off by looking at how the Commanders offense matches up against the Broncos defense. The guys discuss what they want from both Sam Howell’s play and Eric Bieniemy’s play calling. Then, the guys look at Russell Wilson and how Washington’s defense stacks up against Denver’s offense. Specifically, the teams’ offensive lines. Finally, to wrap thi...

Sep 15, 202358 min

Commanders Offense vs. Broncos Defense | Take Command

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan look at how the Commanders offense shapes up against the Broncos defense ahead of their Week 2 matchup. The guys discuss what they hope to see from Sam Howell, what he needs to do in order to be successful, and how Eric Bieniemy can help him get there. Finally, the pair caps things off by touching on the environment in Denver. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...

Sep 15, 202326 min
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