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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

How Well Does Jayden Daniels Fit Kliff’s Air Raid Offense?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss why Jayden Daniels is the perfect quarterback to make Kliff Kingsbury’s air raid offense successful. 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, 202412 min

Checking in on Jayden Daniels' Progression

Craig & Logan start the show by diving into how Jayden Daniels looked in the 2nd public OTA session this week. They discuss how he performed, if he on track to be the starter, and what can we 'bank on' based on his practice output 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

May 24, 202419 min

Terry McLaurin's Joy Amongst Highlights of Commanders OTA's

Craig & Logan touch on the noticeable energy on the offensive side of the ball at OTAs and how it differs from years prior 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 24, 202418 min

Dan Quinn's Signatures Beginning to Emerge on Defense at Commanders OTA's

Craig & Logan look at what calling cards from Dan Quinn's previous teams are starting to emerge in the early days of OTAs! 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 24, 202420 min

Commanders' OTA Week 2 Overview

Craig & Logan give you their insight after two weeks of OTAs as the Dan Quinn era gets underway. They open by looking at Jayden Daniels' progression, then discuss the offense's upbeat outlook, Dan Quinn's calling cards starting to appear, and 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

May 23, 202453 min

Take Command Mailbag: Coaching, Pull Ups & NBA Crossover!

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan hit the mailbag to answer your most pressing questions about the state of the Washington Commanders, what to expect this season, and for some stories from Logan’s playing days. 1:07 Which Commanders Familiar Faces Can Thrive Under Dan Quinn? 17:53 How Important Are Ron Rivera’s Players to Dan Quinn’s Team? 28:51 How Does Draft Status Affect an NFL Locker Room? Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...

May 21, 202452 min

Mailbag: Which Commanders Familiar Faces Can Thrive Under Dan Quinn?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick things off by discussing which Commanders need to have a bounce back season before getting into what makes a great coach and which Commanders can thrive under Dan Quinn. 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 21, 202421 min

Mailbag: How Important Are Ron Rivera’s Players to Dan Quinn’s Team?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan discuss how important Ron Rivera’s holdover players should be to the current Commanders roster, whether locker rooms prefer a talented rookie or bridge veteran at quarterback, and who could do more pull-ups between the two of them. 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 21, 202414 min

Mailbag: How Does Draft Status Affect an NFL Locker Room?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan complete this episode's mailbag by discussing which Commanders could dominate in the NFL, who was the best trash-talker Logan faced, what Craig’s least favorite Commanders storyline has been and how draft status affects a locker room. 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 21, 202422 min

Commanders Full Schedule Breakdown & OTA Reactions!

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down what they saw from the Commanders’ first week of OTAs and react to the 2024-25 Commanders schedule! 1:40 What Did We Learn From Commanders Early OTAs? 13:51 How is Jayden Daniels Acclimating to the NFL? 30:21 Commanders 2024-25 Schedule Breakdown 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 16, 202450 min

What Did We Learn From Commanders Early OTAs?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan share their general thoughts on what they saw from Washington in its first week of OTAs. 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 16, 202417 min

How is Jayden Daniels Acclimating to the NFL?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into who stood out during the Commanders’ first week of OTAs. They touch on specific performances from players like Jayden Daniels and discuss what they liked and didn’t like from the guys in week one. 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 16, 202419 min

Commanders 2024-25 Schedule Breakdown

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the Commanders’ 2024-25 schedule- sharing which matchups they like, which they don’t, and how they think things will shake out for the Commanders come the end of the regular 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

May 16, 202419 min

Logan’s Commanders Rookie Mini Camp Reaction

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan react to the first day of Commanders rookie mini-camp. To kick things off, Logan gives his reaction to seeing the guys on the field for the first time last week. Afterwards, they dive into Johnny Newton’s foot injury and discuss how it will affect his development before breaking down exactly what goes into an NFL install and what the expectations are for Washington’s rookies. 0:36 Recapping Jayden Daniels’ First Day at Work 27:48 How Will Johnny N...

May 14, 202451 min

Recapping Jayden Daniels’ First Day at Work

In this portion of Take Command, Logan gives his reaction to seeing the Commanders rookies in-person for the first 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 14, 202431 min

How Will Johnny Newton’s Injury Affect His Development?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan touch on Johnny Newton’s foot injury, his decision to get surgery, and how it will affect his development as a rookie in 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

May 14, 20248 min

What Goes Into an NFL Install?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig asks Logan about what goes into an NFL install and what Washington’s rookies will learn as part of Kliff Kingsbury’s west coast 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

May 14, 202417 min

Trevor Sikkema’s 2024 NFL Draft Breakdown

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan are joined by PFF’s Trevor Sikkema to break down the 2024 NFL draft. The guys go through some of the most notable pick in the draft, assess how the Commanders draft went for the organization, and wrap things up by breaking down Washington’s decision to draft Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye. 0:19 Who Made The Best Move in the 2024 NFL Draft? 18:29 Was The Commanders 2024 Draft A Success? 30:58 Why The NFL Preferred Jayden Daniels to Drake Maye Enjoy...

May 09, 202453 min

Who Made The Best Move in the 2024 NFL Draft?

In this portion of Take Command, PFF’s Trevor Sikkema, Craig and Logan look back at the 2024 NFL draft and talk through some of the biggest names selected at every 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

May 09, 202421 min

Was The Commanders 2024 Draft A Success?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig, Logan and Trevor dive into the Commanders’ 2024 NFL draft picks to assess whether Washington’s 2024 NFL draft was a success. 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 09, 202415 min

Why The NFL Preferred Jayden Daniels to Drake Maye

In this portion of Take Command, Trevor, Logan, and Craig break down the differences between Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye to determine if the Commanders made the right choice in the 2024 NFL draft. 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 09, 202421 min

Commanders Post-Draft Roster State of the Union

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan take you through the Washington Commanders roster, including their 2024 draft acquisitions, to bring you a full state of the union for the organization. They identify where the team is strongest, where they need to improve, and what gaps Dan Quinn still needs to fill in the roster. 0:26 How Strong Are Washington’s Skill Positions? 21:18 Where Does Washington Need to Improve on the Offensive Line? 34:51 Will Dan Quinn's Defense Decide Commanders Se...

May 07, 202459 min

How Strong Are Washington’s Skill Positions?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the Commanders’ skill positions to assess the offensive depth Kliff Kingsbury will have to work with this year. 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 07, 202424 min

Where Does Washington Need to Improve on the Offensive Line?

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan take a look at Washington’s tight ends and offensive line - assessing the skill of each group and identifying gaps they are yet to fill. 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 07, 202416 min

Will Dan Quinn's Defense Decide Commanders Season?

In this portion of Take Command, Logan and Craig dive into the defense and take you through what Dan Quinn’s unit looks like following the 2024 NFL draft. 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 07, 202423 min

Why The Commanders Late Round Picks Could Be Future Contributors

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan wrap up their examination of the Commanders’ 2024 NFL draft by diving into their late round picks. After discussing Jordan Magee, Dominique Hampton, and Javontae Jean-Baptiste, they get into Atlanta’s decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. and identify the draft’s biggest winners and losers. 0:46 What Does Jordan Magee Bring to the Commanders? 11:45 Why Commanders Late Round Picks Are Success Stories 25:33 Did Atlanta Make The Right Move With Penix? ...

May 03, 202459 min

What Does Jordan Magee Bring to the Commanders?

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan do a deep dive into Jordan Magee and discuss why he is a great addition to Washington’s 2024 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

May 03, 202415 min

Why Commanders Late Round Picks Are Success Stories

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down Washington’s 5th round pick Dominique Hampton and 7th round pick Javontae Jean-Baptiste and discuss why they are great additions to the Commanders organization. Afterwards, they give some closing thoughts on Washington’s 2024 NFL draft. 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 03, 202417 min

Did Atlanta Make The Right Move With Penix?

In this portion of Take Command, Logan and Craig break down Atlanta’s decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. and identify some of the 2024 NFL draft’s biggest winners and losers 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 03, 202432 min

BONUS: With Schedule Release Nearing, NFL VP of Broadcasting Mike North Touches On All Things Scheduling | 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo'

The 2024-25 NFL schedule is likely to be released during the second week of May. Audacy Original podcast 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with one of the men who is at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy. This episode was recorded before the NFL Draft. One of our favorite episodes of the year! Sal Capaccio and Matt Bove are joined by NFL VP of Broadcasting Mike North for a discussion on the process behind ma...

May 02, 20241 hr 32 min
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