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The Hoffman Show

Craig Hoffman offers thoughtful sports commentary and himself on being smart and having a conscious while still having a really good time on the air. Craig has covered Washington’s NFL team on the beat and has worked as a fixture in the DC Sports Community for over 7 years. Craig is joined by a who's who of players, coaches, owners, and experts as well as a rotating cast of sports media friends from across the DMV and across the country. For more from Craig, follow him on Twitter @hoffmanshow. Also be sure to check out the Take Command podcast available Mondays and Thursdays where he’s joined by former Washington Tight End Logan Paulson.
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Episodes

Logan Paulsen on Josh Conerly Jr.'s Development & Ben Sinnott's Year 2 Leap

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes former Washington tight end Logan Paulsen to share his biggest takeaways from Commanders Training Camp so far. Logan weighs in on how 1st-round pick Josh Conerly Jr. has looked through the early stages of camp: “Josh Conerly Jr. is developing… This is part of the process.” They also discuss tight end Ben Sinnott’s growth and whether he’s ready to take a big leap in his second NFL season.

Jul 30, 202520 min

Training Camp Days 4-6 Offensive Takeaways | 'Take Command'

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Commanders Training Camp is underway and through Day 6, the defense has looked a whole lot better than the offense ... Logan and Craig breakdown what the offense has been struggling with, how the offensive line has looked, and whether Jacory Croskey-Merritt deserves the immense hype that he has been receiving To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...

Jul 30, 202515 min

Full Show - Tuesday, July 29, 2025

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Chad Ricardo Training Camp Takeaways, Athletes Should Play Multiple Sports + Calls 43:59 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Tobi Altizer Talks Nats, Deion Sanders Beats Cancer + Who’s Next for Ring of Fame 1:26:11 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Lynnell Willingham Early Impressions of Josh Conerly Jr. + Trey Hendrickson Ends Hold O

Jul 29, 20252 hr 5 min

Is Josh Conerly Jr. Ready? Lynnell Willingham Says "Not Yet"

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes Lynnell Willingham onto the show to talk Commanders Training Camp. Through six practices, Lynnell shares why he doesn’t believe rookie Josh Conerly Jr. is ready to start at right tackle. He, Doc, and Anthony discuss how long it could take for Conerly to unseat Andrew Wylie—if there's a true competition at all. Lynnell breaks down what he’s seen so far and what the rookie still needs to improve on before claiming the job.

Jul 29, 202511 min

Who's Next for the Ring of Fame? Doc Walker Makes the Case for Mike Nelms

With Santana Moss set to be inducted into the Commanders Ring of Fame this season, Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, joins Anthony to celebrate the news—and make a strong case for who should be next: legendary return man Mike Nelms. Doc shares why Nelms’ impact on the field and legacy in Washington make him more than deserving of the honor.

Jul 29, 20259 min

Deion Sanders Beats Cancer — Doc Reacts to Prime’s Fight and Resolve

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, reacts to the emotional news that Pro Football Hall of Famer and Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders has beaten an aggressive form of bladder cancer. Doc reflects on Prime’s strength, resilience, and unwavering determination to keep coaching through the fight of his life. A powerful moment in sports, and an even more powerful message of perseverance.

Jul 29, 20258 min

Nationals Heating Up + Trade Deadline Preview with Tobi Altizer

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Tobi Altizer to talk about the Washington Nationals winning their last two series and building momentum. With the MLB Trade Deadline looming on Thursday, they also preview what Mike Rizzo and the Nats might do — and what they should do — as the team continues to balance development with competitiveness.

Jul 29, 202516 min

Training Camp Takeaways with Chad Ricardo

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Chad Ricardo of FOX 5 to break down his biggest takeaways from Day 6 of Commanders Training Camp. Chad shares who stood out, where the team is showing growth, and what questions still need answering as camp rolls on.

Jul 29, 202514 min

Full Show - Monday, July 28, 2025

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - 1st Day of Padded Practice + Lou Holder Talks Latest in Terry McLaurin Contract Negotiations 45:32 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - 1st Padded Practice, Santana Moss to Ring of Honor + Ricky Ervins Joins the Show 1:31:48 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Madden 26 99 Club, Calls on Favorite RBs + Real Things

Jul 28, 20252 hr 13 min

Doc vs. The 99 Club: Guessing Madden’s Elite

The NFL has officially revealed its Madden 26 “99 Club” — the elite group of players who earned a perfect 99 overall rating. With Craig Hoffman out, Anthony challenges Doc Walker to guess which seven players made the cut. Doc brings the energy and old-school wisdom as he tries to match today’s stars with Madden’s highest honor. Let the guessing game begin!

Jul 28, 202516 min

Terry Reports to Camp — What’s Next in Contract Talks?

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes Lou Holder to discuss the latest twist in the Terry McLaurin contract saga. Terry has officially reported to Training Camp, ending his brief holdout—but negotiations with the Commanders are still unresolved. With Broncos wideout Courtland Sutton inking a 4-year, $92 million extension, Doc, Lou, and Anthony break down what that deal means for McLaurin’s value, how it may impact the timeline for an agreement, and why Washington needs to strike the...

Jul 28, 202523 min

Doc’s First Camp Visit: Pads On, Physicality Up

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, kicks off the show with his first impressions from Commanders Training Camp—his first practice appearance of the summer now that the team is finally in pads. Doc explains why padded practices are the true indicator of real football and shares his excitement over the physical tone the team set today. Plus, he names a few surprise standouts who caught his eye during the team’s first day in full gear.

Jul 28, 202522 min

Full Show - Friday, July 25, 2025

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Training Camp Day 3 Recap, NFL Players Sold Super Bowl Tickets + NBA Top 100 41:58 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - JP Finlay Joins the Show + Is Shedeur Sanders Set Up for Failure? 1:33:24 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Legend Ken Harvey Joins the Show + Calls

Jul 25, 20252 hr 11 min

Ken Harvey on Pass Rush Greatness & Von Miller's Fit in D.C.

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Washington legend and former Pro Bowl linebacker Ken Harvey to break down what it truly takes to be an elite pass rusher. They discuss mindset, technique, and leadership—plus Ken shares his thoughts on the Commanders' newest addition, Von Miller, and what kind of impact the veteran linebacker can have on Washington’s defense.

Jul 25, 202514 min

JP Finlay w/ Training Camp Day 3 Takeaways + Commanders’ New Throwback Look

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on JP Finlay of “BMitch and Finlay” to break down his biggest takeaways from Day 3 of Commanders Training Camp. They talk standout performers, the defense’s big day, and how the team is shaping up early. Plus, they dive into the Commanders’ new alternate uniforms—which harken back to the glory days and bring back memories for Doc, who wore a similar look during his playing days.

Jul 25, 202525 min

Defense Dominates Day 3 at Camp

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, chats with Anthony about what he saw at Day 3 of Commanders Training Camp. Anthony reports that the defense came to play—stacking multiple interceptions and pass breakups in a dominant showing over the offense. They discuss which players stood out and what this means for the early identity of Dan Quinn’s defense.

Jul 25, 202520 min

Full Show - Thursday, July 24, 2025

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Remembering Hulk Hogan + Terry McLaurin Still Hasn’t Reported 44:08 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Commanders Trenches Talk w/ Mitch Tischler, Justin Fields Suffers Injury + Calls 1:25:22 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Lou Holder Talks Terry Missing Day 2, Favorite Memories of Hulk Hogan + Calls

Jul 24, 20252 hr 7 min

Day 2 at Camp: Lou Holder on Terry McLaurin’s Absence

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Lou Holder to share his thoughts on Terry McLaurin still not reporting to Commanders Training Camp as Day 2 wraps up. They discuss what McLaurin’s continued absence means for the team, how players and coaches are responding, and the growing urgency to get a deal done.

Jul 24, 202521 min
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