The Nationals wrapped up the weekend on a high note, securing back-to-back wins over the Reds to take the series after dropping Friday’s opener. The Rooster breaks down how the Nats can maintain that momentum as they gear up to face the Guardians. Meanwhile, the Commanders have unveiled jersey numbers for their latest free agent additions and incoming rookies.
We start the hour with audio from President Trump officially announcing Washington, D.C. as the host city for the 2027 NFL Draft. Coming right on the heels of last week's new stadium announcement, the Rooster predicts another major milestone on the horizon for the nation's capital. Plus, Jay Gruden is back in the news—and we take a moment to explore the possibility of future geographical moves for the Commanders.
We kick off the show by addressing the reports that Washington, D.C. could be the host city for the 2027 NFL Draft. Then, it's on to a wild weekend in sports packed with Game 7 drama. In the NBA, the Clippers were eliminated by the Nuggets, while the Warriors edged out the Rockets to punch their ticket to the second round. Over in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Stars toppled the Avalanche, and the Jets prevailed over the Blues. The Rooster shares his reactions to all the action—and reveals how he...
Hour 1: Nats beat the Phillies yesterday and NBA playoffs roundup / The Nationals deserve more attention in DC than they're getting / TNT analyst Darren Pang talks about the Caps and the NHL playoffs
Hour 2: LeBron James tore his MCL and would have been out 3 to 5 weeks / Legendary Spurs HC Gregg Popovich retires / Dick Jerardi gets us up to date on the 151st Kentucky Derby race tomorrow / The Rooster wants to own a horse in the Derby
Hour 3: On Shedeur Sanders, sports journalism and the meaning of hate / How did the Commanders do in the 2025 draft? / ESPN's Matt Miller's Ranking of the 100 best draft picks, steals and fits / Dum Dum of the Day
LeBron James tore his MCL in game 5 against the Bucks and would have been out 3 to 5 weeks even if the Lakers had avoided elimination in that game.
Former Blackhawks goalie and current TNT hockey anaylst Darren Pang talks about the Capitals heading into roud 2 and the NHL playoffs overall.
Lynell kicks off the show by celebrating the Capitals' thrilling victory over the Montreal Canadiens — a win that sends them into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He breaks down the Caps' hard-hitting, physical style of play and explains why he’s confident they can take down Carolina next. Then, the conversation shifts to the proposed new stadium, following Councilwoman Brooke Pinto’s appearance on 106.7 The Fan, where she shared new insights into the ambitious development. Next, fi...
Lynell shares his thoughts on which position group still needs reinforcement after the draft; and it’s not edge rusher. That sparks a deeper conversation about defending Jeremy Chinn and evaluating some of the top free agents still available. We also dive into the Lakers’ tough playoff exit at the hands of the Timberwolves, with most of the heat aimed at J.J. Redick. Finally, we wrap up with a look at Shedeur Sanders and what many are calling a misstep in his pre-draft process.
Find out where the Commanders rank according to NFL.com — and how Lynell really feels about their spot. Does "The Youngest In Charge" think the team is ranked too low? Which teams would he put below the Commanders? Tune in to hear his take. Plus, Ryan Fowler joins us to break down the Commanders’ post-draft outlook and evaluate their strategy as we look ahead to the upcoming season.
We kick off the show celebrating the Capitals' thrilling victory over the Montreal Canadiens, a win that propels them into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Lynell breaks down the Caps' physical style of play and shares why he’s confident they’ll come out on top against Carolina. Then, we shift gears to discuss the proposed new stadium, following Councilwoman Brooke Pinto’s appearance on 106.7 yesterday, where she offered fresh insights into the ambitious project.
Barry Svrluga provides valuable context on the funding sources for a potential new stadium for the Commanders, which would replace the old RFK Stadium. This prompts us to reflect on the proposed new stadium and the challenges involved in bringing it to life. We then dive into our reactions and analysis following Nicki Jhabvala’s article in The Washington Post, which breaks down the Commanders' draft decisions. We also preview the Capitals’ big matchup tonight and react to the Nationals’ heartbre...
In our final hour, we analyze the RAS scores of all the players drafted this year and compare them to those from Adam Peters’ first year at the helm. Using that data, we predict the Commanders’ potential draft strategy moving forward. We also preview the Capitals’ big matchup tonight and react to the Nationals’ heartbreaking loss.
After taking more calls—some heated, others more measured—we reflect on the proposed new stadium and the challenges involved in bringing it to life. We then dive into our reactions and analysis following Nicki Jhabvala’s article in The Washington Post, which breaks down the Commanders' draft decisions.
Barry Svrluga provides valuable context on the funding sources for a potential new stadium for the Commanders, which would replace the old RFK Stadium. He also highlights the drawbacks of building a new venue, offering a solid foundation for discussion and debate. The Rooster shares his own perspectives, explaining where he agrees and disagrees with the stadium proposal.
Just before our show kicked off, news broke about who will be kicking for the Commanders next season: Matt Gay has signed a new deal worth approximately $4.25 million. In this episode, The Rooster discusses why this move matters and dives into the Commanders' draft strategy—specifically their decision not to trade back or select an edge rusher. While the team didn’t follow the path many analysts expected, The Rooster explains to our audience why patience is essential when evaluating NFL draft pe...
The Rooster kicks off our final hour with a scorching take on Shedeur Sanders’ unexpected slide in the NFL Draft, drawing on insider insights about the former Colorado quarterback’s skillset and perceived attitude. His commentary sets the tone for a deeper exploration into how NFL teams evaluate quarterbacks—balancing raw talent with leadership, maturity, and fit within a team’s culture.
The Rooster reacts to NFL.com’s average grades for the Commanders across multiple draft categories. While the team didn’t follow the path many analysts expected, The Rooster explains to our audience why patience is essential when evaluating NFL draft performance. We also talk about the Commanders moving one step closer to getting a stadium in DC.
Just before our show kicked off, news broke about who will be kicking for the Commanders next season: Matt Gay has signed a new deal worth approximately $4.25 million. In this episode, The Rooster discusses why this move matters and dives into the Commanders' draft strategy—specifically their decision not to trade back or select an edge rusher.
Hour 1: Josh Harris and Mayor Bowser announce deal to build a stadium at RFK site / New stadium will have PSL tickets, how much of a problem is that? / Will 8,000 parking spots be enough for a 65,000 seat stadium? / There's excitement for the new stadium but we gotta look at the numbers too
Hour 2: Will the stadium deal be good for the surrounding area? / How does 24% city funding compare to other recent stadium deals? / Do we know if the stadium will definitely have a roof? / Will the average fan be able to afford going to the new stadium?
Hour 3: Can the city afford to finance their share of the stadium? / More info on what Personal Seat Licenses (PSLs) are / Dum Dum of the Day
