Take Command

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Commanders And Patriots Joint Practice Preview in an action-packed episode of the pod. They breakdown why coaches value joint practices more than preseason games, what they want to see out of the team, which matchups to keep an eye on, and which areas will have to prove themselves against a true opponent . Find out all that and more on this Commanders And Patriots Joint Practice Preview Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Why Do Coaches Value Joint Practices Over Preseason Games? 19:48 - Commanders Offense Versus Patriots Defense Joint Practice Preview 34:20 - Commanders Defense Versus Patriots Offense Joint Practice Preview

Commanders are headed to Foxborough for a joint practice on Wednesday with the Patriots... Logan and Craig breakdown what they want to see out of the defense, which matchups to keep an eye on, and which areas will have to prove themselves against a true opponent To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commanders are headed to Foxborough for a joint practice on Wednesday with the Patriots... Logan and Craig breakdown what they want to see out of the offense, which matchups to keep an eye on, and which areas will have to prove themselves against a true opponent To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Commanders are off to Foxborough for a Joint Practice on Wednesday followed by their first Preseason game on Friday, however the new wave of coaches tend to get more out of join practices compared to the preseason gamers ... Logan and Craig breakdown the positives and negatives of joint practices and preseason games and the volatility that tends to cause fights at a lot of joint practices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Full Breakdown Of Commanders Training Camp Day 7 & 53-Man Roster Projection 1.0 in an action-packed episode of the pod. They breakdown if the offense started to look improved in Day 7 of camp and with the preseason only a week away, it's time for the first Commanders 53-man roster projection... Logan and Craig breakdown who will make the squad at QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DL,LB, and in the secondary. Find out all that and more on this Full Breakdown Of Commanders Training Camp Day 7 & 53-Man Roster Projection 1.0 Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Training Camp Day 7 Takeaways 12:43 - Commanders 53-Man Roster Projection 1.0 (Offense) 32:38 - Commanders 53-Man Roster Projection 1.0 (Defense)

Commanders Training Camp rolls on and the preseason is only a week away, which means it's time for the first Commanders 53-man roster projection ... Logan and Craig continue with the defense and breakdown who will make the squad on the DL, LB, and in the secondary To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commanders Training Camp rolls on and the preseason is only a week away, which means it's time for the first Commanders 53-man roster projection ... Logan and Craig start with the offense and breakdown who will make the squad at QB, RB, WR, TE, and on the OL To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commanders Training Camp is underway and through Day 7, the defense has looked a whole lot better than the offense ... Logan and Craig breakdown if the offense started to look improved in Day 7 of camp, who stood out, and we take a trip to Logan's Tight End Corner To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Full Breakdown Of Commanders Training Camp Days 4-6 in an action-packed episode of the pod. They breakdown what Terry McLaurin's hold-in means for his contract talks, react to just how important and legendary Santana Moss was for the Commanders/Redskins ahead of his upcoming induction into the Commanders Ring of Fame, how the offensive line has looked, whether Jacory Croskey-Merritt deserves the immense hype that he has been receiving, why the secondary might be the most intriguing storyline of camp so far, and if the run defense has looked improved so far. Find out all that and more on this Full Breakdown Of Commanders Training Camp Days 4-6 Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Reaction To Terry McLaurin's Hold-In & Santana Moss's Upcoming Induction Into Commanders Ring Of Fame 15:03 - Training Camp Days 4-6 Offensive Takeaways 36:30 - Training Camp Days 4-6 Defensive Takeaways

Commanders Training Camp is underway and through Day 6, the defense has looked a whole lot better than the offense ... Logan and Craig breakdown how the defensive line, linebackers, and secondary have looked, why the secondary might be the most intriguing storyline of camp so far, and if the run defense has looked improved so far To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commanders Training Camp is underway and in the past couple of days, 2 major newsworthy events have occurred, Terry McLaurin has reported to camp and turned his lockout to a lock-in and Commander/Redskin Legend Santana Moss will be inducted into the Commanders Ring Of Fame at the season opener ... Logan and Craig breakdown what Terry's hold-in means for his contract talks and just how important and legendary Santana Moss was for the Commanders/Redskins To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Full Breakdown Of Commanders Training Camp Days 1-3 in an action-packed episode of the pod. They breakdown why Dan Quinn prefers a slow ramp up period for training camp, why the defense has looked a whole lot better than the offense, what the offense has been struggling with, and who has stood out early on on both sides of the ball. Find out all that and more on this Full Breakdown Of Commanders Training Camp Days 1-3 Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - The Importance Of How Dan Quinn Structures Training Camp 15:03 - Training Camp Days 1-3 Defensive Takeaways 36:30 - Training Camp Days 1-3 Offensive Takeaways

Commanders Training Camp has begun and in the first 3 days, the defense has looked a whole lot better than the offense ... Logan and Craig breakdown what the offense has been struggling with, how the first days of install are going, and who has stood out early on To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commanders Training Camp has begun and in the first 3 days, the defense has looked a whole lot better than the offense ... Logan and Craig breakdown what the defense is doing to neutralize the offense, why defense's are naturally better early on in camp, and who has stood out early on To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commanders Training Camp has begun, which brought up the question, "Why is it important to have a ramp up period as compared to jumping right into things?" ... Logan and Craig breakdown why Dan Quinn prefers a slow ramp up period for training camp and why it's important for player health and to learn the offense To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Super Jumbo Preview 2025 Season Edition in an action-packed episode of the pod. They react to Von Miller's signing, preview the defense following his addition, and preview the offense by determining which members of the O-Line and receiver core need to step up, how the play calling can be adjusted, and who they expect to have a breakout season in 2025. Find out all that and more on this Super Jumbo Preview 2025 Season Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Defensive Line Preview Following Addition Of Von Miller 17:45 - Linebackers & Secondary Preview 34:45 - Offense Preview To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The make or break part of this Commanders team in 2025 will come down to the new look offensive line and the wide receiver core... Logan and Craig break down which members of the O-Line and receiver core need to step up, how the play calling can be adjusted, along with who they expect to have a breakout season in 2025 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the starters at linebacker and in the secondary all but locked in, what are the most intriguing storylines to follow from these groups in camp?... Logan and Craig break down non-starting players that make up these groups and who can make a name for themselves in 2025 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Von Miller has entered to equation after signing at 1 year deal to join the Commanders... Logan and Craig break down what Von will bring to the table and preview the defensive line with his addition To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Reaction To Terry McLaurin's Contract Comments & Top 10 Most Important Commanders in an action-packed episode of the pod. They react to Terry McLaurin's comments and discuss why DK Metcalf's contract could be the problem for Terry's contract problems and they rank the Top 10 Most Important Commanders for 2025 based on who're most vital to the team's success in 2025. Find out all that and more on this Reaction To Terry McLaurin's Contract Comments & Top 10 Most Important Commanders Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Reaction To Terry McLaurin's Comments Regarding Status Of Contract Talks 18:33 - Top 10 Most Important Commanders (1-5) 34:21 - Top 10 Most Important Commanders (6-10)

With Training Camp right around the corner, the guys decide who are the Top 10 Most Important Commanders in 2025... Logan and Craig fill out the rest of the Top 10 Commanders that are most vital to the team's success in 2025 with numbers 6 through 10 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Training Camp right around the corner, the guys decide who are the Top 10 Most Important Commanders in 2025... Logan and Craig rank who they believe are the Top 5 Commanders that are most vital to the team's success in 2025 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terry McLaurin spoke out about the latest contract talks with the Commanders, saying he is "pretty frustrated"... Logan and Craig react to Terry's comments and discuss why DK Metcalf's contract could be the problem for Terry's contract problems To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): Matt Harmon and James Koh share their thoughts on Terry McLaurin growing increasingly frustrated with his contract situation. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Harmon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down whether they believe that Kliff and Daniels struggled against the Eagles defense last season and how they can adjust and fix it heading into 2025, what it's like to have turnover struggles on the biggest stage and how hard it is to bounce back and move forward, and why teams prefer to pack all the lineman as compared to spreading things out, while also giving haircare tips to the listeners. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Monday Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - How Can Jayden And Kliff Conquer The Fangio Eagles Defense In 2025? 15:14 - The Difficulty Over Moving Past Costly Turnovers As A Player In The Playoffs 26:30 - Why Don't Teams Spread Things Out On Short Yardage Plays?

With the Tush Push only truly being effective for one team, which has fans asking "Why don't teams use more spread than Tush Push in short yardage plays?" ... Logan and Craig break down why teams prefer to pack all the lineman as compared to spreading things out, while also giving haircare tips to the listeners To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All of Commanders nation spent most of this offseason reflecting on what went wrong in the NFC Championship game against the Eagles , which has fans asking "How hard is it for players to get over costly turnovers in big games?" ... Logan and Craig break down what it's like to have those struggles on the biggest stage and how hard it is to bounce back and move forward To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into an Interview With Dan Pizzuta on AI in Football & Commanders 2025 FTN Almanac Preview in an action-packed episode of the pod. Dan joins the guys to break down the evolution of the use of analytics in football, how AI can potentially revolutionize the game, and his main takeaways after writing his preview of the 2025 Commanders in the FTN Football Almanac that comes out on Monday. Find out all that and more in this edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Dan Pizzuta On Evolution Of Use Of Stats And AI In The NFL 40:00 - Dan Pizzuta's Main Takeaways From His FTN Football Almanac 2025 Commanders Preview

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our special guest Dan Pizzuta returns to the Take Command Podcast ... Logan, Craig, and Dan break down the evolution of the use of analytics in football along with how AI can potentially revolutionize the game To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down the importance of lengthy play calls and why some offenses prefer shorter calls, the advantages and drawbacks of playing more in the shotgun versus sticking strictly to the old fashioned under center way, and the importance of confidence and how confidence can transform a player like Javon Kinlaw's overall game. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Tuesday Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - What Advantage Do Lengthy Play Calls Provide To An Offense? 20:48 - Benefits & Drawbacks Of Shotgun Versus Under Center 38:05 - How Important Is A Confident Javon Kinlaw?

The importance of having confident skill position players is absolutely vital to an NFL team's offensive success, which has fans asking "How can confidence affect a D-Lineman like Javon Kinlaw" ... Logan and Craig break down the importance of confidence and how confidence can transform a players overall game To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL continues to move further and further away from the old-fashioned under center way of playing the game and into a more shotgun friendly league, which has fans asking "What are the benefits/drawbacks of shotgun versus under center?" ... Logan and Craig break down the advantages and drawbacks of playing more in the shotgun versus sticking strictly to the old fashioned under center way To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Play Calls have become a lot transparent to the NFL fans thanks to the variety of documentaries put out nowadays, which has fans asking "What advantage do lengthy play calls provide to an offense?" ... Logan and Craig break down the importance of lengthy play calls, what opportunities they provide to a QB and OC, and why some offenses prefer shorter calls To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the NFC East Coach Rankings in an action-packed episode of the pod. The NFL Offseason dead period continues on which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Coach Rankings! They rank the Head Coaches, Offensive Coordinators, and Defensive Coordinators in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why exactly some may be higher or lower than expected. Find out all that and more on this NFC East Coach Rankings Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - NFC East 2025 Head Coach Rankings 24:22 - NFC East 2025 Offensive Coordinator Rankings 45:38 - NFC East 2025 Defensive Coordinator Rankings

The NFL Offseason dead period continues on which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Coach Rankings, continuing with Defensive Coordinator.. Logan and Craig rank the Defensive Coordinators in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why exactly some are higher or lower than expected To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL Offseason dead period continues on which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Coach Rankings, continuing with Offensive Coordinator.. Logan and Craig rank the Offensive Coordinators in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why exactly some are higher or lower than expected To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL Offseason dead period continues on which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Coach Rankings, starting with Head Coach.. Logan and Craig rank the Head Coaches in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why exactly some are higher or lower than expected To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down the Commanders Top 7 developmental prospects, where Logan comes in on the athletic freak scale and why sometimes football IQ can outlast genetic freakishness, and why designed lateral passes don't happen often and what makes rugby and football players so different. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Monday Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Commanders Top 7 Developmental Prospects 23:16 - Where Does Logan Rank On The NFL's Athletic Freak Scale? 41:40 - Why There Aren't More Designed Lateral Passes In The NFL

With the tush push taking over the NFL thanks in large part due to it's inspiration from rugby union coaches, fans are asking "Why aren't there more designed lateral passes in the NFL?" ... Logan and Craig break down why designed lateral passes don't happen often and what makes rugby and football players so different To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices