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Rooster kicks off the show with a fair warning to Commanders fans... this could come back to bite you when it matters most. Then we break down all sorts of things throughout the process like Jerry Jones referring to Micah as "Michael Parsons". Then we hear from Green Bay with Doug Russell of 97.3 The Game. We console Mavs fans who are going through a repeat of what just happened and we hear from Kevin Sheehan Show Producer "Cowboy" B who is none too pleased with his boys in the Blue Star

Rooster warns Commanders fans that this trade could come back to bite them in the post-season. Then we touch on the fact that Jerry Jones can't get Micah Parsons' name right. Finally, we're joined by 97.3 The Fan's Doug Russell to give the Packers perspective of the trade that shocked the NFL world

Mavs fans... life must be rough, huh? Then we get to Video Producer Brian's rant on jerry Jones and the Micah parsons trade. Next some caller conspiracies as to how Micah Parsons could find his way to Washington. Finally, Rooster asks... "Is Jerry Jones getting what he wants out of this?"

We kick off this hour by taking a look at Kenny Clark's PFF grades and how it may effect the Dallas Cowboys. Then, Max and Rooster get into some College Football talk ahead of a packed Week 1 slate. Finally, everyone's favorite... Dumb Dumb of the Day!

hris “The Rooster” Russell kicks off the show with ESPN's 2025 NFL top player projections, focusing on where Commanders QB Jayden Daniels ranks and sparking debate over whether he's already on Jalen Hurts' level in the NFC. The conversation continues with the final installment of ESPN's Top 100, breaking down where the Commanders and A-MAC's Giants rank and analyzing the biggest surprises. Chris dives into Terry McLaurin's new contract, explaining its impact on the team, the cap, and his role, while fans call in with their takes. The show wraps with NFL trade buzz surrounding Micah Parsons, debate over Deion Sanders' proposal to compensate College Football Playoff players, and the daily Dumb Dumb of the Day, highlighting the week's most head-scratching moments.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell kicks off the show diving into ESPN's predictions for the NFL's top players in 2025, zeroing in on where Commanders QB Jayden Daniels lands on the list. Listeners call in with passionate takes on his ranking before the debate heats up: is Daniels already on Jalen Hurts' level in the NFC? The Rooster breaks it all down and sets the tone for a lively start to Hour 1.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell continues Hour 2 with the final installment of ESPN's Top 100 NFL player projections, breaking down where the Commanders and A-MAC's Giants rank and analyzing some of the biggest surprises on the list. The conversation then shifts to Washington as the Rooster dives into the details of Terry McLaurin's new contract, explaining what it means for the team, the cap, and McLaurin's role moving forward. Fans also call in with their takes, adding to the lively discussion..

Chris “The Rooster” Russell closes out the show with the latest buzz from the NFL. He dives into trade talks surrounding Micah Parsons and whether the Cowboys are truly listening to offers. The conversation then turns to college football, as Deion Sanders stirs debate by proposing that players should be compensated for College Football Playoff appearances. To wrap things up, the Rooster delivers the daily Dumb Dumb of the Day, highlighting some of the week's most head-scratching moments in sports.

Chris Russell and A-Mac debate Deion Sanders' proposal and explore how it could potentially level the playing field in college football.

Find out where Jayden Daniels lands in ESPN's 2025 player projections before the Rooster reacts and shares his take on the ranking. He breaks down why the second-year quarterback deserves more respect and points out which players Daniels should be ranked ahead of on the list.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell opens the show remembering his late friend and longtime Commanders beat reporter Rick Snider before diving into the latest roster news, from Ja'Correy Brooks being cut to decisions on Luke McCaffrey, Sam Howell, and others. He shares unfiltered takes, responds to fan reactions, and breaks down who made the practice squad and what it means moving forward. The conversation shifts to a potential Taylor Heinicke return, with listeners sparking lively debate over his future. Chris also touches on baseball, analyzing the Nationals' struggles against the Yankees, previews a full weekend of college football ahead of NFL Week 1, and reacts to his own out-of-pocket but humorous remarks about Lynell. The hour includes an inside look with guard Brandon Coleman on the team's preparation and chemistry, and wraps up with insights from Kevin Stefanski on his quarterback room, rounding out the show with analysis and behind-the-scenes perspective.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell opens the show remembering his late friend and longtime Commanders beat reporter Rick Snider before diving into the latest roster news. From Ja'Correy Brooks being cut to the Commanders' decisions on Luke McCaffrey, Sam Howell, and others, The Rooster shares his unfiltered takes and claps back at fans upset over the team's choices. We also break down who made it onto the practice squad and what it all means moving forward.

The Rooster wraps up the discussion on a potential Taylor Heinicke return, sharing his final thoughts and reacting to listener opinions on the topic. Fans weigh in on the Rooster's take, sparking a lively debate over Heinicke's future with Washington. Shifting to baseball, Chris breaks down the Nationals' rough day against the Yankees, analyzing how the team continues to hit new lows and what it means for the season moving forward.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell kicks off the final hour previewing a full weekend of college football ahead of NFL Week 1. The conversation turns humorous as the Rooster reacts to his own out-of-pocket, but funny, remarks about Lynell, with listeners weighing in. Chris also sits down with guard Brandon Coleman for an inside look at the team's preparation and chemistry. The hour wraps up with insights from Kevin Stefanski on his quarterback room, rounding out the show with analysis and behind-the-scenes perspective before the NFL week begins.

Listen as the Rooster sits down with Commanders guard Brandon Coleman following Saturday's game to break down his training camp experience and preview Washington's Week 1 matchup against the Giants. Plus, listeners and A-Mac react as the Rooster makes some unusual yet funny remarks about Lynell, adding plenty of laughs to the show.

The Rooster explains why Luke McCaffrey earned his roster spot, even over players like Ja'Corey Brooks, highlighting what sets him apart and the value he brings to the team. He also breaks down why signing Sam Hartman to the practice squad is a smart move, giving Washington added depth and flexibility at quarterback.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell kicks off the show breaking down Washington's latest roster moves, including the cutting of QB Sam Hartman and potential shake-ups in the wide receiver room. He dives into the Commanders' defense, examining how a trade involving Noah Igbinoghene could impact the secondary and sparking lively debate with callers about the team's depth chart and season outlook. Later, Chris and A-MAC tackle the evolving role of NFL trade demands, exploring their value, player motivations, and whether these high-profile requests are truly about getting moved. The hour wraps up with a look at one of the biggest off-the-field headlines in sports and pop culture: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement.

In Hour 1, Chris “The Rooster” Russell breaks down Washington's latest roster moves, from cutting QB Sam Hartman to exploring options in the wide receiver room as cuts continue. The conversation shifts to Noah Igbinoghene and how a potential trade could impact the Commanders' secondary. Plus, the Rooster weighs in on one of the biggest off-the-field headlines in sports and pop culture: the engagement of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell kicks off with the latest buzz on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement before turning his focus back to Washington. Callers react to the Rooster's take on the Commanders' defense, sparking a lively debate about how the team will perform this season. He also breaks down the depth chart on both sides of the ball, with a closer look at the cornerback and wide receiver positions.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell and A-MAC dive into the hot topic of NFL trade demands; are they losing their value, or still a serious part of the league's player movement? Listeners call in with their opinions on empty trade requests, sparking a lively debate about how much weight these demands actually carry. The conversation wraps up by questioning whether players truly want to be traded when they make a request, breaking down the motivations and strategies behind these high-profile moves.

After a disappointing defensive performance last season, the Rooster explains to the audience why he believes the Commanders are poised for a turnaround in 2025. He breaks down the key improvements, adjustments, and roster moves that could make this year's defense significantly stronger and more competitive.

After reacting to the breaking news of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement, Chris Russell turns his attention to the Commanders' wide receiver room as teams trim rosters to meet the 53-man limit ahead of the 4 p.m. deadline. The Rooster breaks down every angle, from how the depth chart could shake out to what the decisions mean for Washington's long-term roster strategy.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell opens the show with his reaction to Terry McLaurin's new deal, questioning whether the wide receiver received poor advice from his agent, Buddy Baker, and sparking lively debate with callers weighing in on the contract. He also highlights McLaurin's leadership both on and off the field, then breaks down Washington's wide receiver depth chart in light of the new deal. Beyond football, Chris shares stories from his time at the U.S. Open, recaps AMAC's NYC vacation, and touches on tennis news, including a late-night match disrupted by a cameraman. The show also covers NFL roster moves, like the Raiders' handling of Jacobi Meyers and Tampa Bay cutting Shilo Sanders, before wrapping up with the daily Dumb Dumb of the Day, spotlighting the head-scratching sports moments.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell opens the show with his reaction to Terry McLaurin's new deal and raises the question: was Terry getting bad advice from his agent, Buddy Baker? Callers weigh in with their takes on the contract, sparking plenty of debate. Plus, Chris rounds out the hour with the latest news from around the NFL and more on how Baker handled the McLaurin negotiations.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell takes a closer look at Terry McLaurin's impact beyond the stat sheet, highlighting his leadership role both in the Commanders' locker room and off the field. Then, it's time to break down Washington's wide receiver depth chart in the wake of McLaurin's new deal. Plus, we shift gears to the tennis world, where a late-night U.S. Open match was unexpectedly disrupted by a cameraman incident.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell shares stories from his time at the U.S. Open and catches up on AMAC's NYC vacation adventures. Then, he breaks down the Raiders' handling of Jacobi Meyers and other talent, followed by the shocking news of Tampa Bay cutting Shilo Sanders after an ejection. To close out the show, the Rooster delivers the daily Dumb Dumb of the Day, highlighting some of the week's most head-scratching moments in sports.

Chris Russell breaks down the Commanders' current wide receiver depth chart, offering his insights on where the team stands and which areas could use improvement. He also weighs in on potential roster moves and cuts the team might consider now that McLaurin has officially been signed, providing a clear perspective on how the WR corps could shape up moving forward.

The Rooster finds himself on the defensive when a listener calls in to question his previous take, specifically regarding Terry McLaurin's agent, Buddy Baker. He addresses the concerns head-on, clarifying his perspective and offering insight into the situation while navigating the pushback from the caller.

We kick off the show by reacting to the breaking news that Brian Robinson has been traded from the Commanders to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 6th round Pick. Then, we get your reactions and take a look in the rearview at the Commanders leftover from the previous regime and the number is shockingly low. Afterwards, we're joined by J.P. Flaim of the Sports Junkies to discuss his new book "Faith Restored". Finally, we get some listener advice for Rooster himself and then everyone's favorite segment "Dumb Dumb of the Day!"

Just before we went live today some Breaking News came across our desk... Brian Robinson has officially been traded to San Francisco in exchange for a 6th Round Pick. We discuss our reactions, as well as yours. Then, we look back at the Rivera draft Era and its impacts on the current roster.

Max admits he may be worried about Jaxon Dart's pre-season prowess. Then Rooster gives us an update on the whereabouts of his stolen vehicle. Finally, we're joined by J.P. Flaim of the Sports Junkies to discuss his new book "Faith Restored"

We kick off this hour by receiving some listener advice for Rooster to deter any future theives. Then we get to Mike Clay's positional rankings for the Commanders, which, we deemed a little harsh. Finally, as always, we close out the show with everyone's favorite segment "Dumb Dumb of the Day!"

Full Show: Thursday 21 August 2025 full 7474 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:31:00 +0000 VPmh8yyOpeXeHmegQV34xBGUu3KjSzGW sports The Chris Russell Show sports Full Show: Thursday 21 August 2025 Chris discusses and debates DC sports on his daily show. Get informed and opinionated discussion of the Washington Commanders, the Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, and more. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%

Hour 1: What is there to be excited for as the Commanders match up with the Ravens? / If you give up on Luke McCaffrey now you are showing a lack of patience / Sometimes you'll lose good developmental players / Who would make Chris's final 53 man roster for the Commanders?

Hour 2: RIP to Brent Hinds of Mastodon and Chris's 53 man roster projections / Terry McLaurin was at practice today but not participating / Despite what RG3 says, the Colts aren't tanking by starting Daniel Jones / Anthony Richardson hasn't shown enough improvement yet to be a starter

Hour 3: Callers have some gripes with statements made about... Carson Wentz? / Anthony Haynie stops by with some predictions about watchable NFL teams / Are the Commanders the most watchable team in the NFL? / Dum Dum of the Day - Chicken Fingers!?!?

Full Show: Wednesday 20 August 2025 full 8110 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:50:40 +0000 7czRrVJQXmITuJOnRAE3STDcTrJD3HG8 sports The Chris Russell Show sports Full Show: Wednesday 20 August 2025 Chris discusses and debates DC sports on his daily show. Get informed and opinionated discussion of the Washington Commanders, the Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, and more. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A

Hour 1: Let's focus on the Commanders defense for a bit / How much does the defense need to improve over last year? / What would you rate the Commanders defense on a scale of 10? / Callers rate the Commanders defense heading into the 2025 season

Hour 2: The Commanders have a new corporate sponsor for their Ashburn facilities / There's a rumor about McLaurin being traded to Pittsburgh, but how likely? / Dan Quinn is getting frusrated answering questions about McLaurin / Today is National Radio Day

Hour 3: Have we really seen how the Commanders plan to use Deebo Samuel? / The real problem with the Tush Push isn't that it's too good / On Jimmy Johnson and the Cowboys in the America's Team documentary / Dum Dum of the Day

Full Show: Tuesday 19 August 2025 full 7994 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:26:04 +0000 RCkQiPeltXVqw44IDWCkvNnXdjuzjEGP sports The Chris Russell Show sports Full Show: Tuesday 19 August 2025 Chris discusses and debates DC sports on his daily show. Get informed and opinionated discussion of the Washington Commanders, the Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, and more. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2

Hour 1: Chris's notes on last night's preseason game against the Bengals / Commanders RBs looked good, didn't see WRs step up though / Callers react to last night's game / We're gonna need a theme song for Bill