1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Jeremy Fowler w/ Latest on Terry Contract, Travis Thomas Takeaways from Joint Practice + Aaliyah Edwards Traded Away 40:30 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Ben Standig’s Observations from Commanders Joint Practice + NRTC 1:23:06 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Hard Knocks Recap, Take Command + Real Things
Hour 1 1:12 - Terry Talks Stall: $7M Gap in McLaurin’s Contract Negotiations 10:05 - ESPN Announces Agreements to Merge NFL Media 20:21 - Rookie Showdown: Jayden Daniels & Drake Maye Impress at Joint Practice 34:31 - Mystics Trade Aaliyah Edwards for Jacy Sheldon
Hour 2 1:12 - Missing McLaurin: WR Struggles, D-Line Wins & LB Battles with Ben Standig 19:56 - Never Read the Comments
Hour 3 1:12 - Hard Knocks Episode 1 Recap 9:03 - Take Command: John Keim's Observations from Commanders Joint Practice 30:45 - Real Things: Jason Kelce + New York Giants
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.
Craig welcomes Commanders beat reporter Ben Standig to share his biggest takeaway from the joint practice with the Patriots — and it starts with the noticeable absence of Terry McLaurin. They break down the receivers’ struggles, whether that impacts Terry’s contract leverage, and who could claim the WR4 spot. Ben also shares his observations on the defensive line’s strong performance and previews which linemen he’ll be watching closely in the preseason game. They close the segment with a look at...
Craig is joined by Travis Thomas of NESN and WEEI in Boston to break down his biggest takeaways from the Commanders-Patriots joint practice. Travis highlights how impressive both Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye looked and why that’s a great sign for the future of each franchise. The two discuss the ceilings for both young QBs, and Travis explains why he thinks the Patriots could surprise people and hover around .500 this season.
Craig opens the show reacting to Jeremy Fowler’s latest report that the Commanders and Terry McLaurin’s camp are still about $7 million apart in contract negotiations. Craig breaks down what this means for Washington’s top wideout, what the hold-up says about the team’s approach, and whether fans should be concerned heading into the season.
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Commanders WRs Struggle Sans McLaurin, Secondary Concern Level + Calls 39:46 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Mitch Tischler LIVE from Commanders-Pats Joint Practice + Joel Corry on McLaurin Contract Negotiations 1:21:26 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Training Camp Pick-6, More Reaction to Joel Corry Comments + Real Things
Hour 1 1:12 - Commanders WRs Struggle Without McLaurin at Joint Practice vs Patriots 11:30 - Commanders Secondary Shows Cracks in Joint Practice vs Patriots 21:18 - David Aldridge Says It’s Time To Get This Terry McLaurin Deal Done
Hour 2 1:12 -. Live from Patriots Camp: Mitch Tischler’s Commanders Joint Practice Takeaways 23:01 - Joel Corry Breaks Down the Terry McLaurin Contract Standoff
Hour 3 1:12 - Training Camp Pick-6: Things to Look for in Pats-Commanders Joint Practice 20:16 - Best of From Discussion with Joel Corry 29:06 - Real Things: Mike Vrabel + Mitch Tischler
Craig and Anthony revisit the six key things they said they’d be watching for during today’s joint practice between the Commanders and Patriots. From wide receiver performances without Terry McLaurin to the secondary's struggles and the trenches on both sides of the ball, they break down what delivered, what disappointed, and what it all means moving forward.
Craig welcomes on CBS Sports front office analyst Joel Corry to break down how the Terry McLaurin contract negotiations are playing out. Corry explains why he has a hard time seeing Terry sign for less than Tee Higgins, who landed top WR2 money. They also discuss whether McLaurin could command $60 million guaranteed like DK Metcalf, Terry’s reputation for being QB-proof, and whether his agent, Buddy Baker, is helping or hurting negotiations.
Craig welcomes on Mitch Tischler, co-host of the Beltway Football Podcast, live from New England to break down his biggest takeaways from the Commanders' joint practice with the Patriots. Tischler highlights standout rookie Josh Conerly Jr. and praises strong performances from Andrew Wylie and Laremy Tunsil. On defense, the line showed a new level of discipline, while the secondary struggled—possibly due to Joe Whitt Jr.'s ultra-aggressive scheme. Craig and Mitch also discuss how Jayden Daniels’...
Craig and Anthony recap a frisky joint practice between the Commanders and Patriots, shifting the focus to the struggles of the Commanders secondary during 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills. Craig shares his takeaways from the day and reveals that his concern level for the secondary sits at a 5.5. The guys discuss what went wrong, which players need to step up, and how much stock to put into a rough day against New England.
Craig and Anthony recap a frisky joint practice between the Commanders and Patriots, with one major takeaway: the Commanders wide receivers struggled without star WR Terry McLaurin. The guys dive deep into what went wrong for the offense and what it reveals about the wide receiver room. They also break down what makes McLaurin so vital — from his ability to be a go-to guy in critical moments to how his presence dictates defensive coverages.
Hour 1 1:12 - Brittney Sykes Traded to Storm + Preview of the Show 8:24 - Terry McLaurin Contract Latest + Can the Commanders Beat the Giants Without Him? 20:09 - Take Command: Why Are Joint Practices So Important?
Hour 2 1:12 - Mike Jones on NFL Suspensions, Training Camp Standouts & Contract Standoffs 22:38 - The A’s Are Leaving Oakland: What’s Next for the City and MLB?
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Latest Surrounding Terry McLaurin Negotiation, Take Command + Alysha Clark Returns to DC 38:57 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Around the NFL w/ Mike Jones + Latest Surrounding the A’s 1:21:26 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Training Camp Pick-6, Mystics Trade Sykes + Real Things
Hour 3 1:12 - Training Camp Pick-6: Things to Look for in Pats-Commanders Joint Practice 17:56 - Mystics Trade All-Star Brittney Sykes to Seattle: Craig Reacts 29:55 - Real Things: Antetokounmpo Brothers
Craig opens the show with breaking news from the WNBA: the Washington Mystics have traded All-Star guard Brittney Sykes to the Seattle Storm. In return, the Mystics receive veteran forward Alysha Clark, young guard Zia Cooke, and a first-round pick. Craig shares his immediate reaction to the blockbuster deal, what it means for the future of the Mystics, and how the trade impacts the team’s rebuild and identity moving forward.
Craig and Anthony pick six storylines that they're monitoring during tomorrow's joint practice against the Patriots.
Craig welcomes on Damon Amendolara of Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio to discuss the latest on the Oakland Athletics' impending departure from the Bay Area. They dive into what this move means for the city of Oakland, how fans are responding, and whether MLB is handling the situation appropriately. Damon shares his perspective on what’s next for the A’s, the viability of Las Vegas as a baseball market, and what the loss of the A’s means for the legacy of sports in Oakland.
Craig welcomes on Mike Jones, Senior NFL Writer at The Athletic, to go around the league and hit on some of the biggest headlines. They discuss Jordan Addison’s three-game suspension and what it means for the Vikings, Travis Hunter’s impressive camp in Jacksonville where he's listed as both WR1 and CB2, and the QB battle brewing in Cleveland. Plus, they dive into the latest on the contract disputes involving Terry McLaurin and Micah Parsons, and whether the league’s current stance on holdouts co...
Craig reacts to Diana Russini’s latest reporting on the Terry McLaurin contract negotiations. Russini joined BMitch and Finlay and clarified that McLaurin is not asking for DK Metcalf-level AAV. Craig weighs in on her comments—especially her line about “who’s got the stomach for it” in these talks. Plus, Craig and Anthony go back and forth on whether the Commanders can beat the Giants in Week 1 with—or without—Terry McLaurin.
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Commanders Release 1st Unofficial Depth Chart and What It Means + Calls 42:45 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Latest Surrounding NFLPA, Trinity Rodman is BACK + Anthony and Craig Catch-up 1:25:16 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Training Camp Pick-6, Weekend in Review + Real Things
Hour 1 1:12 - Craig Reacts to the Commanders’ First Unofficial Depth Chart: Offense Edition 10:15 - Rookie Trey Amos Cracks the Starting Lineup: Defensive Depth Chart Reaction 22:16 - Calls on the Commanders First Unofficial Depth Chart
Hour 2 1:12 - NFLPA Leadership Shakeup: Kalyn Kahler on What’s Next 21:42 - Trinity Rodman Returns with a Bang 34:28 - Craig and Anthony Catch-up
Hour 3 1:12 - Training Camp Pick-6: Reaction to Kliff Kingsbury 8:41- Training Camp Pick-6: Reaction to Joe Whitt Jr. 21:13 - Weekend in Review 30:43 - Real Things: Jayden Daniels
