Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Mitch Tischler, co-host of the Beltway Football Podcast, to break down Day 2 of the Commanders’ mandatory training camp. Mitch shares his biggest takeaways, including standout performances, position battles heating up, and what he's watching most closely as camp ramps up.
Jul 24, 2025•20 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, chats with Anthony about Terry McLaurin still not reporting to Commanders Training Camp. Anthony gets fired up about the stalled negotiations, arguing the deal should have already been finalized so that Terry could be on the field, building chemistry with his teammates from Day 1.
Jul 24, 2025•23 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, is joined by his Team 980 colleague Chris Russell to reflect on the life and legacy of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who passed away today at the age of 71. They share their favorite Hogan memories, discuss his cultural impact beyond the ring, and remember what made the Hulkster a global phenomenon.
Jul 24, 2025•21 min
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Training Camp Day 1 Observations, Terry Absent + Lou Holder Joins the Show 42:30 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Training Camp Discussion w/ Donna Hopkins + Calls 1:28:28 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Top NBA Players Ever, Micah Parsons Discouraged About Deal + Calls
Jul 23, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Hour 1 1:12 - Terry’s Absence & Day 1 Camp Observations 16:05 - Calls on Day 1 Camp Observations 22:02 - Lou Holder’s Takeaways from Day 1 of Camp
Jul 23, 2025•43 min
Hour 2 1:12 - Donna Hopkins Breaks Down Day 1 of Camp 10:59 - Calls on Commanders Training Camp Day 1
Jul 23, 2025•46 min
Hour 3 1:12 - Tony Massenburg Reacts to Top 100 NBA Players Ever List 17:35 - Calls On Who Will Have Faster Rebuild: Nationals or Wizards? 31:25 - Micah Parsons Says He’s Discouraged Deal Not Done Yet
Jul 23, 2025•38 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on former NBA champion Tony Massenburg to break down Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA Players Ever ranking. The list factors in career stats, accolades, playoff success, championships, cultural impact, and overall greatness. Tony shares his biggest surprises, who he believes is underrated or overrated, and how this ranking reflects the evolution of the game.
Jul 23, 2025•18 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Donna Hopkins from Tony McGee’s Pro Football Plus to share her takeaways from Day 1 of Commanders Training Camp. Donna details which position battles she’ll be keeping a close eye on, her impressions of Bobby Wagner’s press conference, and how Von Miller is already stepping up as a leader. Plus, she highlights Ja’Corey Brooks as one of the standout performers from Day 1.
Jul 23, 2025•11 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on longtime Washington sports broadcaster Lou Holder to break down Day 1 of Commanders Training Camp. Lou shares his biggest takeaways from the opening practice under Dan Quinn, including his early impressions of Jayden Daniels, the team’s energy, and how the Terry McLaurin situation is hanging over the start of camp.
Jul 23, 2025•20 min
Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, opens the show with reaction to the biggest storyline in Ashburn — Terry McLaurin not reporting to Commanders Training Camp. Then, Doc and Anthony dive into what Anthony saw on Day 1 of practice, from standout performers to early impressions of Dan Quinn’s first camp at the helm.
Jul 23, 2025•16 min
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Jul 23, 2025•21 min
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Terry Doesn’t Report to Camp, Adam Peters Speaks on Terry’s Contract + Vibe Check Calls 43:59 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - John Keim Talks Terry’s Contract & Latest on RFK Bill + Pre-Training Camp Roster Prediction 1:26:28 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Take Command, Commanders Pick-6 + Real Things
Jul 22, 2025•2 hr 4 min
Hour 1 1:12 - Terry McLaurin Does Not Report to Commanders Training Camp Today 9:32 - Adam Peters Speaks on Terry’s Contract Negotiations: Craig Reacts 20:16 - Vibe Check Tuesday Calls on Terry Not Reporting to Training Camp
Jul 22, 2025•44 min
Hour 2 1:12 - Terry’s Contract + RFK Optimism: John Keim Joins the Show 20:40 - Predicting the 53: Pre-Training Camp Roster Breakdown
Jul 22, 2025•42 min
Hour 3 1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: Phil Mendelson on RFK + Best of Adam Peters/DQ Presser 17:25 - Take Command: Defensive Line Preview After Addition of Von Miller 33:33 - Real Things: Michael Beasley and Damian Lillard
Jul 22, 2025•38 min
Phil Mendelson joined Grant and Danny earlier today and shared the latest surrounding the RFK stadium deal after the President threatened to hold up the deal over the Commanders name. Plus, Adam Peters and Dan Quinn held a pre-training camp presser. Craig reacts to the six biggest takeaways from all of the sound from today.
Jul 22, 2025•17 min
With training camp right around the corner, Craig and Anthony go position-by-position to share their predictions for the Commanders' 53-man roster. Who's locked in? Who's on the bubble? And which surprise names could crack the final roster? It's their full pre-camp breakdown as the countdown to the season begins.
Jul 22, 2025•22 min
Craig is joined by ESPN’s John Keim to break down the latest surrounding Terry McLaurin’s contract negotiations. They discuss where the disconnect lies, how Terry compares to recent big WR deals like DK Metcalf and Garrett Wilson, and whether there’s a chance McLaurin plays out the year on his current deal. Plus, Keim shares his biggest takeaways from his sit-down interview with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on the future of RFK Stadium—and why a vote to bring the Commanders back to D.C. could happen...
Jul 22, 2025•21 min
Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters and Head Coach Dan Quinn met with the media ahead of the team’s first training camp practice. Craig reacts to Peters’ comments regarding the ongoing contract negotiations with star WR Terry McLaurin and shares his thoughts on the tone, timing, and what it all means for the road ahead.
Jul 22, 2025•11 min
Craig kicks off the show with immediate reaction to the news that Terry McLaurin did not report to Commanders training camp as veterans checked in today. With contract negotiations still unresolved, Craig breaks down what this means for the team, how concerned fans should be, and what message this sends just days before the full team hits the field.
Jul 22, 2025•10 min
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - RFK Stadium Deal in Trouble? + Commanders Defensive Preview 38:53 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Most Important Commanders, Take Command + Unscheduled Fun 1:23:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - WNBA All Star Recap, Around the NBA, Jerry Jones Talks Micah Parsons Extension + Real Things
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Hour 1 1:12 - Trump Threatens RFK Deal Over Commanders Name 20:04 - Commanders Defensive Preview: Camp Questions & Key Storylines
Jul 21, 2025•39 min
Hour 2 1:12 - Craig’s Call With Nicki Jhabvala Gets Interrupted 11:30 - Anthony’s Top 5 Most Important Commanders 22:04 - Take Command: Top 5 Most Important Commanders 38:41 - Anthony Was Surprised Daron Payne Made Craig and Logan’s List
Jul 21, 2025•44 min
Hour 3 1:12 - WNBA All-Star Weekend Recap 11:08 - Wizards Buyout Marcus Smart, CP3 & Bradley Beal to Clippers 19:29 - Jerry Jones Takes Shot at Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott 30:17 - Real Things: Natasha Cloud
Jul 21, 2025•36 min
Craig and Anthony recap a joyful and entertaining WNBA All-Star Weekend! From the on-court jokes to the laid-back energy, the weekend felt a lot like NBA All-Star festivities — and fans loved it. The guys break down their favorite moments, why the fun-loving atmosphere worked so well, and what this means for the future of WNBA All-Star events.
Jul 21, 2025•11 min
Craig Hoffman puts Anthony on the spot: who are the five most important players on the Washington Commanders heading into the 2025 season? Anthony reveals his list, explains his reasoning, and the guys debate who really carries the most weight for the team’s success. From rookies to veterans, they break down who the Commanders simply can’t afford to lose.
Jul 21, 2025•11 min
Craig Hoffman and Anthony dive into their full defensive preview for the Washington Commanders ahead of training camp. They break down the biggest questions facing the defense, including how the revamped secondary will look, whether the pass rush can bounce back, and which players have the most to prove this summer. From scheme changes under Joe Whitt Jr. to breakout candidates, they cover all the key storylines on the defensive side of the ball.
Jul 21, 2025•11 min
Craig Hoffman opens the show with a fiery reaction to the latest controversy surrounding the RFK stadium site. President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to block any deal for the Washington Commanders to return to RFK unless the team changes its name back to 'Redskins.' Craig breaks down what this means politically and practically, highlights the Commanders ownership's firm commitment to the current name, and discusses how this could impact the future stadium negotiations in D.C.
Jul 21, 2025•14 min
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Craig Praises Art Monk, Terry McLaurin Still Unsigned + Clinton Yates Joins the Show 40:58 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Sabreena Merchant Previews WNBA All-Star Weekend + Craig’s Take on Von Miller to the Commanders 1:26:14 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - NFLPA Director Resigns, Take Command + Real Things
Jul 18, 2025•2 hr 9 min