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The Take Command podcast hosted by Craig Hoffman and former NFL Tight End Logan Paulsen is your must have place for Washington Commanders news, talk, analysis and debate.

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    Commanders Stick To Their Original 53 After Waiver Wire & Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 39:28


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders Stick To Their Original 53 After Waiver Wire & Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders march ahead through their final week without a game until their Week 7 bye... so the boys are back to break down the Commanders deciding to not claim anyone, none of their players getting claimed on waivers, Matt Gulbin being one injury away from starting, and dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on pre-snap motion making run blocking harder, what Josh Conerly's longterm future is at right tackle, how much offense/defense was shown in the Commanders preseason games, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Did The Commanders Purposely Not Tip Their Hand In Preseason Games?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 18:33


    ***Second Segment***The Commanders march ahead through their final week without a game until their Week 7 bye... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on pre-snap motion making run blocking harder, what Josh Conerly's longterm future is at right tackle, how much offense/defense was shown in the Commanders preseason games, and more!

    Is Matt Gulbin Being One Injury Away From Starting Worrisome?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 20:53


    ***First Segment***The Commanders march ahead through their final week without a game until their Week 7 bye... so Logan and Grant break down the Commanders deciding to not claim anyone, none of their players getting claimed on waivers, Matt Gulbin being one injury away from starting, and more!

    Commanders *Initial* 53-Man Roster Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 56:05


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders Initial 53-Man Roster Breakdown in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders have officially put the preseason in the rear view mirror and narrowed their roster down to their initial 53... so the boys are back to break down go position by position to discuss their biggest question marks on the roster, why the Commanders kept 3 QBs, potentially starting the season with Matt Gulbin as their backup center, why the Commanders only have 3 healthy cornerbacks, how Oweh and Chaisson's health can dictate how the guys feel about cornerback, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Commanders *Initial* 53-Man Roster Breakdown: Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 23:31


    ***Second Segment***The Commanders have officially put the preseason in the rear view mirror and narrowed their roster down to their initial 53... so Logan and Grant move to the defense and go position by position to discuss their biggest question marks on the roster, why the Commanders only have 3 healthy cornerbacks, how Oweh and Chaisson's health can dictate how the guys feel about cornerback, and more!

    Commanders *Initial* 53-Man Roster Breakdown: Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 32:33


    ***First Segment***The Commanders have officially put the preseason in the rear view mirror and narrowed their roster down to their initial 53... so Logan and Grant start on offense and go position by position to discuss their biggest question marks on the roster, why the Commanders kept 3 QBs, potentially starting the season with Matt Gulbin as their backup center, and more!

    Commanders/Ravens Joint Practice Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 32:38


    Grant Paulsen, Logan Paulsen, and Danny Rouhier dive into the Commanders/Ravens Joint Practice Recap in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders/Ravens Joint Practice has come and gone and it is officially game day for the Commanders final preseason game of the year... so Logan hops on Grant and Danny to break down what to make of the Commanders offensive line performance in joint practice without the likes of Sam Cosmi and Nick Allegretti, Jeremy Reaves impactful comments following practice, the addition of DJ Humphries to the O-Line room, if Will Harris can become a double agent for the Eagles prior to Week 1, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Burning Questions Headed Into Ravens Joint Practice/Preseason Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 32:32


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Burning Questions Headed Into Ravens Joint Practice/Preseason Game in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders are headed to Baltimore to have their final joint practice of the season against the Ravens prior to their preseason game on Friday... so the boys are back to break down arguably biggest talking point of training camp and the preseason so far, which is the Commanders center room without Nick Allegretti, whether the Commanders continuing to add to the defensive line is evidence they can't stop the run or simply injury-based, if Trey Amos and Odafe Oweh's injuries and timelines are a cause for concern, dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on if the Commanders offense can succeed without Tunsil, the responsibilities of an injured player like Tunsil, if they believe Jaden Bradley can make the practice squad, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Would Jaden Bradley Make It To Commanders Practice Squad?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 9:22


    ***Third Segment***The Commanders are headed to Baltimore to have their final joint practice of the season against the Ravens prior to their preseason game on Friday... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on if the Commanders offense can succeed without Tunsil, the responsibilities of an injured player like Tunsil, if they believe Jaden Bradley can make the practice squad, and more!

    Should We Be Worried About Oweh & Amos's Injuries?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 8:14


    ***Second Segment***The Commanders are headed to Baltimore to have their final joint practice of the season against the Ravens prior to their preseason game on Friday... so Logan and Grant break down whether the Commanders continuing to add to the defensive line is evidence they can't stop the run or simply injury-based, if Trey Amos and Odafe Oweh's injuries and timelines are a cause for concern, and more!

    Can Commanders Trust Good-Jones Or Gulbin To Be Their Second String Center?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 14:49


    ***First Segment***The Commanders are headed to Baltimore to have their final joint practice of the season against the Ravens prior to their preseason game on Friday... so Logan and Grant break down arguably biggest talking point of training camp and the preseason so far, which is the Commanders center room without Nick Allegretti and more!

    Commanders Versus Lions Preseason Game Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 49:13


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders Versus Lions Preseason Game Breakdown in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders dropped their second preseason game to the Lions 17-13 on the road in Detroit... so the boys are back to break down Jayden Daniels 3-play cameo, whether the Commanders pass protection is a cause for concern, the performances by Athan Kaliakmanis, Jaden Bradley, Robert Henry Jr, Ricky Barber, Joshua Josephs, Maurice Hurst, if Sonny Styles deserves the hate he's gotten online, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Commanders Defense Versus Lions Offense Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 8:16


    ***Third Segment***The Commanders dropped their second preseason game to the Lions 17-13 on the road in Detroit... so Logan and Grant break down the performances by Ricky Barber, Joshua Josephs, Maurice Hurst, if Sonny Styles deserves the hate he's gotten online, and more!

    Commanders Offense Versus Lions Defense Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 13:25


    ***Second Segment***The Commanders dropped their second preseason game to the Lions 17-13 on the road in Detroit... so Logan and Grant break down the performances by Athan Kaliakmanis, Jaden Bradley, Robert Henry Jr, and more!

    Breaking Down Jayden Daniels 3-Play Cameo Against Lions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 27:29


    ***First Segment***The Commanders dropped their second preseason game to the Lions 17-13 on the road in Detroit... so Logan and Grant break down Jayden Daniels 3-play cameo, whether the Commanders pass protection is a cause for concern, and more!

    Commanders/Lions Preseason Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 29:00


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders/Lions Preseason Game Preview in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders are almost at their second gameday of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so the boys are back to break down what they saw in practice on Thursday, Johnny Newton's long-term injury, if Jayden Daniels playing is reliant on who's playing center, the lengthy injury report headed into the game, which bubble players could be headed into a make-or-break game, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Who's Headed Into This Game On The Roster Bubble?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 14:31


    ***Second Segment***The Commanders are almost at their second gameday of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant break down the lengthy injury report headed into the game, which bubble players could be headed into a make-or-break game, and more!

    Commanders Lose Johnny Newton For Significant Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 14:25


    ***First Segment***The Commanders are almost at their second gameday of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant break down what they saw in practice on Thursday, Johnny Newton's long-term injury, if Jayden Daniels playing is reliant on who's playing center, and more!

    A Week Of Bizarre Practices & The Jayden Daniels Preseason Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 53:02


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into a week of bizarre practices & the Jayden Daniels preseason dilemma an action-packed episode of the pod. Commanders Training Camp rolls on as we head toward their second preseason game of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so the boys are back to break down the bizarre approach to practice this week, why the team isn't in a rush to fill the QB2 job in the wake of the Mariota injury, the kicking battle coming to an end with Drew Stevens coming out victorious, the Commanders newest signings so late into Camp, debate how important it is for Jayden Daniels and other Commanders starters to get reps under their belts in the preseason, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Is It Important For Jayden Daniels To Get Reps In The Preseason?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 21:55


    ***Third Segment***Commanders Training Camp rolls on as we head toward their second preseason game of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant debate how important it is for Jayden Daniels and other Commanders starters to get reps under their belts in the preseason, and more!

    The Death Of Kicking Paulsen?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 13:46


    ***Second Segment***Commanders Training Camp rolls on as we head toward their second preseason game of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant break down the kicking battle coming to an end with Drew Stevens coming out victorious, the Commanders newest signings so late into Camp, and more!

    Why Aren't The Commanders Practicing In Pads This Week?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 17:16


    ***First Segment***Commanders Training Camp rolls on as we head toward their second preseason game of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant break down the bizarre approach to practice this week, why the team isn't in a rush to fill the QB2 job in the wake of the Mariota injury, and more!

    Commanders Versus Dolphins Preseason Game Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 62:38


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders Versus Dolphins Preseason Game Breakdown in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders had a successful first preseason game and got the 20-7 home victory against the Dolphins... so the boys are back to break down Marcus Mariota's sprained MCL injury, how that impacts the QB room, the opportunities for Sam Hartman and Athan Kaliakmanis to step up, the performances by Kaytron Allen and Robert Henry Jr, who stood out from the WR and TE rooms, who exceeded expectations on the offensive line, the performances by Sonny Styles and Antonio Hamilton, who stood out on the defensive line, a kicking update from Kicking Paulsen, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Commanders Defense Versus Dolphins Offense Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 18:30


    ***Third Segment***The Commanders had a successful first preseason game and got the 20-7 home victory against the Dolphins... so Logan and Grant break down the performances by Sonny Styles and Antonio Hamilton, who stood out on the defensive line, a kicking update from Kicking Paulsen, and more!

    Commanders Offense Versus Dolphins Defense Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 28:51


    ***Second Segment***The Commanders had a successful first preseason game and got the 20-7 home victory against the Dolphins... so Logan and Grant break down the performances by Kaytron Allen and Robert Henry Jr, who stood out from the WR and TE rooms, who exceeded expectations on the offensive line, and more!

    Marcus Mariota Goes Down With A Sprained MCL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 15:09


    ***First Segment***The Commanders had a successful first preseason game and got the 20-7 home victory against the Dolphins... so Logan and Grant break down Marcus Mariota's sprained MCL injury, how that impacts the QB room, the opportunities for Sam Hartman and Athan Kaliakmanis to step up, and more!

    Commanders/Dolphins Joint Practice Recap & Preseason Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 50:18


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders/Dolphins Joint Practice Recap & Preseason Game Preview in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders/Dolphins Joint Practice has come and gone and it is officially game day for the Commanders first preseason game of the year... so the boys are back to break down their biggest positive takeaways from joint practice which includes Jayden Daniels fit in the new offense, the wide receiver and tight end rooms, their biggest negative takeaways from joint practice which includes the interior o-line play, the running game, the things they wanna see most in the Commanders first preseason game, a kicking update from Kicking Paulsen, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Commanders/Dolphins Preseason Game 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 22:54


    ***Third Segment***The Commanders/Dolphins Joint Practice has come and gone and it is officially game day for the Commanders first preseason game of the year... so Logan and Grant break down the things they wanna see most in the Commanders first preseason game, a kicking update from Kicking Paulsen, and more!

    Commanders/Dolphins Joint Practice Negative Takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 11:29


    ***Second Segment***The Commanders/Dolphins Joint Practice has come and gone and it is officially game day for the Commanders first preseason game of the year... so Logan and Grant break down their biggest negative takeaways from joint practice which includes the interior o-line play, the running game, and more!

    Commanders/Dolphins Joint Practice Positive Takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 15:51


    ***First Segment***The Commanders/Dolphins Joint Practice has come and gone and it is officially game day for the Commanders first preseason game of the year... so Logan and Grant break down their biggest positive takeaways from joint practice which includes Jayden Daniels fit in the new offense, the wide receiver and tight end rooms, and more!

    How Will Stefon Diggs Fit into the Offense? | 'Reception Perception'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 13:39


    Matt and James share their thoughts on Stefon Diggs signing in Washington alongside Terry McLaurin. What kind of offense will we see David Blough run?

    Commanders/Dolphins Joint Practice Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 38:29


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders/Dolphins Joint Practice Preview in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders begin life without Laremy Tunsil in Camp and heading into their joint practice with the Dolphins... so the boys are back to break down how the Commanders are looking at Brandon Coleman as the immediate option to replace Tunsil at Left Tackle, the new o-linemen that they've brought in, Doc Walker hops in to discuss joint practice with the Dolphins, the boys conduct a snake draft of which players they believe have the best chance of getting into a fight at joint practice, the latest on the kicking battle with Kicking Paulsen, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Dolphins Joint Practice Fight Snake Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 8:57


    ***Second Segment***The Commanders begin life without Laremy Tunsil in Camp and heading into their joint practice with the Dolphins... so Logan and Grant do a snake draft of which players they believe have the best chance of getting into a fight at joint practice, and more!

    Is Brandon Coleman The Answer At Left Tackle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 29:32


    ***First Segment***The Commanders begin life without Laremy Tunsil in Camp and heading into their joint practice with the Dolphins... so Logan and Grant break down how the Commanders are looking at Brandon Coleman as the immediate option to replace Tunsil at Left Tackle, the new o-linemen that they've brought in, Doc Walker hops in to discuss joint practice with the Dolphins, and more!

    Laremy Tunsil Injury Reaction & Potential Solutions At Left Tackle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 41:12


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into Laremy Tunsil Triceps Injury Reaction & Potential Solutions At Left Tackle in an action-packed episode of the pod. Just when everything was sunshine and rainbows for the Commanders following the addition of Stefon Diggs, a HUGE injury completely throws everything into question... so the boys are back to break down Laremy Tunsil's injury, if they could solve the left tackle position in house, whether the Commanders should pursue Taylor Decker, what they think will happen at left guard between Chris Paul and Brandon Coleman, if Stefon Diggs should play in preseason games for chemistry, the latest on the kicking battle with Kicking Paulsen, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Should Stefon Diggs Play In The Preseason?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 11:34


    ***Third Segment***Just when everything was sunshine and rainbows for the Commanders following the addition of Stefon Diggs, a HUGE injury completely throws everything into question... so Logan and Grant break down if Stefon Diggs should play in preseason games for chemistry, the latest on the kicking battle with Kicking Paulsen, and more!

    Should Commanders Pursue Taylor Decker?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 12:28


    ***Second Segment***Just when everything was sunshine and rainbows for the Commanders following the addition of Stefon Diggs, a HUGE injury completely throws everything into question... so Logan and Grant break down whether the Commanders should pursue Taylor Decker, what they think will happen at left guard between Chris Paul and Brandon Coleman, and more!

    Laremy Tunsil OUT Indefinitely With Torn Triceps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 17:05


    ***First Segment***Just when everything was sunshine and rainbows for the Commanders following the addition of Stefon Diggs, a HUGE injury completely throws everything into question... so Logan and Grant break down Laremy Tunsil's injury, if they could solve the left tackle position in house, and more!

    Emergency Pod: Commanders Sign Stefon Diggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 25:16


    Grant Paulsen, Logan Paulsen, and Danny Rouhier dive into the Emergency Pod: Commanders Sign Stefon Diggs in an action-packed episode of the pod. Training Camp continues rolling on and the Commanders continue to try and upgrade their roster... so Logan hops on Grant and Danny to breakdown what Stefon Diggs is at this point in his career, what he brings to the WR room, how this impacts Antonio Williams and Chig Okonkwo, and more. Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Full Breakdown Of Days 5 & 6 Of Commanders Training Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 32:48


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into a Full Breakdown Of Days 5 & 6 Of Commanders Training Camp in an action-packed episode of the pod. Pads are officially on for the first time at Training Camp... so the boys are back to break down Days 5 and 6 of Training Camp, Kicking Paulsen gives an update on the battle between Drew Stevens and Jake Moody, Ahkello Witherspoon retires, who stood out from the WR room, why Treylon Burks continues to make the Commanders debate whether or not to bring in another WR, why most centers aren't in a lot of 1-on-1's, why that benefits the Commanders concerning their current center situation, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Why You Shouldn't Worry About The Commanders Center Position

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 7:16


    ***Third Segment***Pads are officially on for the first time at Training Camp... so Logan and Grant break down why most centers aren't in a lot of 1-on-1's, why that benefits the Commanders concerning their current center situation, and more!

    Wide Receiver Room Camp Performance Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 10:47


    ***Second Segment***Pads are officially on for the first time at Training Camp... so Logan and Grant break down who stood out from the WR room, why Treylon Burks continues to make the Commanders debate whether or not to bring in another WR, and more!

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