Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, reacts to Terry McLaurin’s pointed comments from his Tuesday press conference following a commercial shoot. McLaurin, addressing the media for the first time since skipping minicamp, expressed clear frustration and disappointment over the lack of progress on a new contract. He didn’t mince words, saying, “Without any progress in discussions, it's kind of hard to see how I step on the field.” Doc shares his take on McLaurin’s message, what it means for th...
Jul 15, 2025•18 min
Craig reacts to Terry McLaurin’s strong comments on Tuesday regarding his ongoing contract dispute with the Washington Commanders. McLaurin, speaking publicly for the first time since skipping minicamp, said he’s “frustrated and disappointed” with the lack of progress and warned that “without any progress in discussions, it's kind of hard to see how I step on the field.” Craig breaks down what this means for the Commanders, what message McLaurin is sending, and how this puts pressure on Adam Pet...
Jul 15, 2025•13 min
From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Kliff Kingsbury and Jayden Daniels spent most of this offseason reflecting on what went wrong in the NFC Championship game against the Eagles , which has fans asking "How can Kliff and Jayden improve against Vic Fangio's matching defense in 2025?" ... Logan and Craig break down whether they believe that Kliff and Daniels struggled and how they can adjust and fix it heading into 2025 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
Jul 15, 2025•15 min
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Nationals Draft Eli Willits, Dave Simms Talk HR Derby + Garrett Wilson Gets PAID 41:37 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Is the MLB Draft Overblown? + Jayden Daniels #5 on Top 10 QB List 1:24:05 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Wizards 1-1 in Summer League, Deion Sanders Talks NIL + HR Derby Predictions
Jul 14, 2025•2 hr 1 min
Hour 3 1:12 - Wizards Improve to 1-1 in Summer League 9:18 - Lynnell Willingham Talks Wizards Summer League 18:41 - Deion Sanders Calls for College Football Salary Cap 32:57 - HR Derby Predictions
Jul 14, 2025•37 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Team 980’s Lynnell Willingham to break down how the Washington Wizards have looked in Las Vegas Summer League action. They discuss standout performances, early impressions of the rookie class, and what the team’s play says about the direction of the rebuild.
Jul 14, 2025•9 min
Hour 1 1:12 - Dave Simms on Why the Home Run Derby Doesn’t Hit the Same 8:50 - Nats Draft Eli Willits No. 1: Thom Loverro Reacts 20:32 - Garrett Wilson Gets Paid — What It Means for Terry McLaurin
Jul 14, 2025•42 min
Hour 2 1:12 - Mark Gray on Nationals' Pick Eli Willits and Why the MLB Draft Is Overblown 18:03 - Jayden Daniels Ranked #5 on ESPN's Top 10 QBs List 35:21 - Which QB Should Not Be In Top 10?
Jul 14, 2025•42 min
Doc Walker and Anthony react to Jayden Daniels being ranked No. 5 on ESPN's Top 10 QB rankings. Is the rookie already deserving of such high praise, or is this ranking premature? The guys debate where Daniels should fall, discuss who else belongs (or doesn’t) on the list, and try to make sense of why Jalen Hurts landed lower than expected.
Jul 14, 2025•17 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Multimedia Journalist and Content Producer Mark Gray to react to the Nationals selecting Eli Willits with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft. Gray shares his candid thoughts on Willits and doesn’t hold back, calling the MLB Draft "one of the most overblown drafts in all of sports." They break down what the pick means for the Nats' rebuild and the future of the franchise.
Jul 14, 2025•18 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, and Anthony react to the breaking news of Garrett Wilson’s record-setting 4-year, $130 million contract extension with the Jets, including $90 million guaranteed. With Wilson resetting the wide receiver market after just three seasons, what does this mean for Terry McLaurin and his ongoing contract dispute with the Commanders?
Jul 14, 2025•21 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Washington Times columnist Thom Loverro to react to the Nationals selecting Eli Willits with the first overall pick in the MLB Draft. They break down what the pick says about the team’s rebuild strategy, and Thom shares his thoughts on whether the Nats should consider trading McKenzie Gore ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline.
Jul 14, 2025•12 min
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Nats GM Dream Scenario + Calls on the Commanders 43:26 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - NBA Lucrative Contracts, Wizards Youth Movement + Commanders Mount Rushmore 1:29:36 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Training Camp Preview, Wizards-Suns SL Preview + Real Things
Jul 11, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Hour 3 1:12 - Commanders Training Camp Countdown with Mitch Tischler 18:25 - Wizards Summer League Opener 33:56 - Doc Clowns Big Tony
Jul 11, 2025•39 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes Mitch Tischler, co-host of the Beltway Football podcast, for a deep dive into all things Washington Commanders. With just one week to go before rookies report for mandatory training camp, Doc and Mitch break down key storylines, position battles to watch, and expectations heading into a pivotal preseason.
Jul 11, 2025•18 min
Hour 2 1:12 - Adrian Branch Talks NBA Money, Cooper Flagg Hype & Wizards Youth Movement 19:34 - Lou Holder Talks USMNT Loss, Wimbledon Action & Commanders Mount Rushmore
Jul 11, 2025•46 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, is joined by veteran sportscaster Lou Holder for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest stories in sports. They react to the U.S. Men's National Team’s loss to Mexico, check in on the latest from Wimbledon, and take a nostalgic turn when Anthony asks Lou who makes his Mount Rushmore of Washington Commanders players since 2000.
Jul 11, 2025•27 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Adrian Branch to discuss the flood of big-money deals across the NBA, including the Thunder locking up three stars with max contracts. They then dive into Cooper Flagg’s highly anticipated Summer League debut and break down the early hype surrounding the top prospect. Plus, Doc and Adrian evaluate the Wizards’ offseason and whether their young, talent-heavy roster has real potential to make noise in the near future.
Jul 11, 2025•20 min
Hour 1 1:12 - Doc & Galdi Reunite: Rizzo Reaction + Nats GM Dream Scenario 24:48 - Calls on the Commanders
Jul 11, 2025•43 min
With Craig out, Doc Walker reunites with his former radio partner Al Galdi to break down the Nationals’ stunning decision to fire longtime GM Mike Rizzo. Al shares his immediate reaction and tries to make sense of the timing. They also look ahead to what Nationals fans can still hope for this season and Galdi reveals his dream candidate for the team’s next GM — none other than Theo Epstein.
Jul 11, 2025•25 min
From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Our special guest Dan Pizzuta returns to the Take Command Podcast ... Logan, Craig, and Dan break down his main takeaways after writing his preview of the 2025 Commanders in the FTN Football Almanac that comes out on Monday
Jul 11, 2025•18 min
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - ESPN’s Skill Position Rankings + How Data is Shaping the Modern NFL 42:58 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - NFLPA Scandal + Never Read the Comments 1:27:28 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Keith Law with a Nationals Draft Preview, Anthony’s Aura, Mystics vs Aces Preview + Real Things
Jul 10, 2025•2 hr 6 min
Hour 3 1:12 - Nationals Front Office Shakeup + Draft Preview with Keith Law 16:30 - Anthony HAS Aura 22:07 - Mystics vs Aces Preview 30:51 - Real Things: Cornelius Lucas Talks Jayden Daniels
Jul 10, 2025•38 min
Craig welcomes on The Athletic’s Senior Baseball Writer Keith Law to react to the Nationals’ shocking decision to fire longtime GM Mike Rizzo just days before the MLB Draft. They dive into the state of the Nationals’ scouting operation, discuss what we know about newly promoted GM Mike DeBartolo, and preview how Washington should approach this weekend’s draft with the No. 1 overall pick on the line.
Jul 10, 2025•17 min
Hour 2 1:12 - NFLPA Controversy: Kalyn Kahler on Union Chief’s Outside Job With Carlyle 21:40 - Never Read the Comments
Jul 10, 2025•45 min
Craig braves the YouTube comments section, addressing some of the biggest items currently stirring the pot in Washington Commanders land. It's a candid response to fan reactions, controversies, and the pulse of Commanders Nation.
Jul 10, 2025•23 min
Craig welcomes on ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler to dive into her bombshell report detailing NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr.'s simultaneous employment with private equity firm The Carlyle Group — one of the few firms approved to invest in NFL teams. They break down how this potential conflict of interest came to light, what it means for NFL players, and why this situation has led to internal investigations and renewed concerns about transparency and trust within the NFL Players Association.
Jul 10, 2025•22 min
Hour 1 1:12 - Today Feels Like A Friday to Craig 6:40 - Where Do the Commanders Rank? ESPN's Skill Position Rankings Breakdown 21:48 - Take Command on How Data is Shaping the Modern NFL
Jul 10, 2025•43 min
ESPN's Bill Barnwell released his annual ranking of the best skill position groups in the NFL—and the Washington Commanders landed at #13. Craig and Anthony go through the full list, debating which teams deserve their spot, who’s overrated, who’s underrated, and whether Washington’s ranking is fair.
Jul 10, 2025•15 min
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Commanders Unveil New Alternate Uniforms + Fan Reaction 36:22 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - What’s Next for Nationals, Unscheduled Fun + Wizards Trade Olynyk to Spurs 1:17:40 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Wizards Trade for Cam Whitmore, Take Command + Real Things
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 56 min
