Take Command

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down what the Commanders plan is at edge rusher, whether Brandon Coleman's position change was a smokescreen, and play Head Scratchers And Hat Tips with the draft classes from the NFC East. Find out all that and more on this Post-Draft Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Who Will Set The Edge For The Commanders? 18:34 - Was Brandon Coleman Position Change A Draft Smokescreen? 29:30 - Head Scratchers And Hat Tips: NFC East Draft Edition

We've told you all you need to know about the Commanders draft class, but how do the guys feel that the in-division rival Giants, Cowboys, and Eagles did in the draft?... Logan and Craig break down why they decided to give a tip of the hat or found themselves scratching their heads when looking at the draft classes of the Commanders biggest foes 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 chose to select OT Josh Conerly Jr out of Oregon with the 29th pick in the draft, which has fans asking "Was Brandon Coleman moving to right tackle a smokescreen?" ... Logan and Craig break down why they don't believe that Adam Peters was intentionally trying to throw the fans and other teams off and also why Conerly could even move inside 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 opted against taking an edge rusher with one of their five picks in the 2025 draft, which has fans asking "Who will set the edge and pass rush for the Commanders this season" ... Logan and Craig break down who's currently on the roster who can fill that void for the team and why the Commanders decided against taking one in this draft class 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 Commanders 2025 Draft Class in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down what Trey Amos, Jaylin Lane, Kain Medrano, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt bring to the table and determine where they fit on the depth chart for the 2025 Commanders. Find out all that and more on this Post-Draft Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Initial Thoughts on Commanders 2025 Draft Class 17:12 - Breakdown Of 2nd Round Pick Trey Amos & 4th Round Pick Jaylin Lane 34:21 - Breakdown Of 6th Round Pick Kain Medrano & 7th Round Pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Adam Peters added depth and potential with his picks of UCLA LB Kain Medrano in the 6th round and Arizona RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt ... Logan and Craig are here break down what Medrano and Croskey-Merritt bring to the table and determine where they fit in the Commanders Linebacker and Running Back pictures 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

Adam Peters got a STEAL with his pick of Ole Miss CB Trey Amos in the 2nd round of the draft while also getting a toolsy swiss army knife with Virginia Tech WR Jaylin Lane in the 4th round... Logan and Craig are here break down what Amos and Lane bring to the table and determine where they fit in the Commanders Cornerback and Wide Receiver pictures 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

Adam Peters stuck to his board on Days 2 and 3 of the Draft and came away with some potential starters... Logan and Craig are here give their initial thoughts on the Commanders Draft class as a whole before diving in deeper on each individual pick later on in the podcast Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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 Commanders 1st Round Pick Josh Conerly Jr. and Preview Day 2 in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down break down what Conerly brings to the table, determine where he fits in the Commanders Offensive Line picture, who's still available heading into Day 2, who actually has a chance to fall to the Commanders at 61. Find out in the Draft Day Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Josh Conerly Jr. Breakdown 26:23 - Day 2 Preview

The Commanders decided to go offensive line in Round 1, leaving plenty of positions to address at the skill positions on offense and maybe more importantly, edge rusher ... Logan and Craig break down who's still available heading into Day 2, who actually has a chance to fall to the Commanders at 61, and why keeping an eye on Top 30 visits could help give an idea as to who they will take Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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

Adam Peters threw a curveball to Commanders nation with his pick of Oregon Offensive Lineman Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th pick in the draft, thanks in large part to the praise the Oregon producer received from OC Kliff Kingsbury... Logan and Craig are here break down what Conerly brings to the table and determine where he fits in the Commanders Offensive Line picture Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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 first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and the Commanders stayed put at pick 29 and took Oregon OT Josh Conerly Jr... Craig and Kevin Sheehan give their immediate reaction to this pick, why it took them by surprise, and what it might mean for the likes of Mike Green and Will Johnson Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman 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 Survivor: NFL Draft Prospect Edition & Take Command Mock Draft 4.0 in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down every 1st Round prospect connected to the Commanders in a game of Survivor while also conducting a turbo-speed 7 Round Mock Draft. Find out in the final Pre-Draft Edition of Take Command! 0:00 - Adam Peters Comments Trigger A Commanders NFL Draft Prospect Game Of Survivor 18:56 - Survivor: Commanders NFL Draft Prospect Edition Part 2 41:31 - Take Command Mock Draft 4.0

The NFL Draft is merely hours away, which means the Take Command's Mock Draft 4.0 has arrived! Logan and Craig take to the Draft Simulator with no intention of making any trades to decipher who could fall to the Commanders at 29 and taking the turbo speed route to fill out the remainder of the draft class. Find out in this full mock draft breakdown! Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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

Adam Peters is a wise man and possibility a Take Command producer as he gave us the perfect pre-draft exercise, Survivor... Logan and Craig pin 2 prospects against each other with the sole mission of ending up with the lone survivor on the Take Command NFL Draft survivor Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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

Adam Peters is a wise man and possibility a Take Command producer as he gave us the perfect pre-draft exercise, Survivor... Logan and Craig pin 2 prospects against each other with the sole mission of ending up with the lone survivor on the Take Command NFL Draft survivor. Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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 Logan's Final 2025 NFL Draft Big Board, exploring every position of need for the Washington Commanders. They break down his rankings at every position of need for the Commanders (DE, DT, CB, & WR), along with his Tier 1 superstars in this class. Find out in this full big board breakdown! 0:00 - Logan's Tier 1 Prospects & the Non-Tier 1 Prospect With Superstar Potential 15:09 - Logan's Complete Edge Rusher Big Board Breakdown 35:17 - Logan's Complete DT, WR, CB Big Board Breakdown

In the final segment, Logan discusses a couple other positions that the Commanders aim to address in this draft, those being defensive tackle, wide receiver, and cornerback and why he has certain names higher on his big board than what the national draft pundits might believe Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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 main target in this draft is to address the edge rusher position. Therefore, Logan discusses his edge rusher tiers on his big board and why he believes in some prospects more or less than what the national draft pundits might believe Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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 key to a draft big board is putting the players into tiers with tier 1 being the absolute cream of the crop. Logan discusses his tier 1 players in this year's class and why only 3 guys managed to make up that tier for him. Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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 and Jeremy dive into the bottom dwellers and day 3 sleepers of this year's draft to determine where Adam Peters can get an absolute steal in this rather small draft class. Did they nail this draft class? What grade are they giving it? Find out here!

Craig and Jeremy dive into the beginning of the Commanders draft and decide whether or not to start wheeling and dealing. How does the trade impact the rest of the dradt and did they make the right call? Find out in the final stretch of Take Command's Mock Draft 3.0!

Craig and Jeremy open the show discussing if Adam Peters tipped his hand by targeting cornerbacks and wide receivers in free agency because he believes that it's a weakness in this draft class

Craig Hoffman and NFL Draft Analyst Jeremy Greene dive into Take Command's Mock Draft 3.0, exploring every possibility for the Washington Commanders. They break down which unaddressed needs still stand out to the Commanders, conduct their 7-round mock draft, decide which trades should occur, and wrap it up by deciding what to make of the final draft haul. Find out in this full mock draft breakdown! 0:18 Breaking Down Which Positions To Attack In This Draft 18:20 To Pick or To Trade, The Commanders Draft Dilemma As The 7-Round Mock Gets Underway 46:20 - Wrapping Up The Commanders Draft And Deciding How The Final Draft Haul Looks

With Logan Paulsen out, ESPN's John Keim joins Craig Hoffman for a special Take Command Mailbag edition! The guys dive into your questions ahead of the NFL Draft, starting with why having a veteran QB3 like Josh Johnson matters more than you think and how WR Luke McCaffrey might carve out a role in Washington's offense. Then, Craig and John weigh in on which Ohio State prospect is the best fit for the Commanders and break down how teams actually use in-game data to evaluate college players. Finally, it's all about draft philosophy—would you rather have more picks this year or better picks next year? Plus, Keim gives an inside look at what really happens in an NFL war room on draft day. 0:12 Why Veteran QBs Still Matter + Luke McCaffrey's Outlook 19:40 Ohio State Prospects & How Teams Really Use College Data 38:38 Draft Picks This Year vs. Next + Inside the NFL War Room Follow on Instagram: Craig Hoffman: @craig_hoffman John Keim: @john_keim 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 guest co-host John Keim kick off the mailbag by exploring the impact a seasoned QB3 like Josh Johnson can have on a young team. Then, the guys project how WR Luke McCaffrey could fit into the Commanders' offense this season. Follow on Instagram: Craig Hoffman: @craig_hoffman John Keim: @john_keim 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

Who's the best fit from Ohio State for the Commanders in this year's draft? Craig Hoffman and John Keim give their picks and break down what kind of data NFL teams actually use when evaluating college prospects. Spoiler: it's more than just the box score. Follow on Instagram: Craig Hoffman: @craig_hoffman John Keim: @john_keim 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

Would you rather have more picks this year or better picks next year? Craig Hoffman and John Keim debate draft strategy before diving into what actually happens in the war room when the clock starts ticking on draft day. Follow on Instagram: Craig Hoffman: @craig_hoffman John Keim: @john_keim 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 2025 NFL schedule release, a tentpole event of the offseason, occurs in early May. Audacy Original podcast 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with one of the men who is at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy. Here it is folks, our annual show with the Vice President of Broadcast Planning & Scheduling, Mike North. Sal and Matt talk to Mike about what goes into making a good draft of the upcoming schedule, all the ins and outs of international games, the future of the Christmas Day slate, how a potential 18-game schedule would impact things and much more. 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

How do NFL teams stack their draft boards? Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen kick off this episode of Take Command with a behind-the-scenes look at Logan's personal draft process — from film study to grading and stacking prospects. Then, The Athletic's NFL Draft guru Dane Brugler joins the show to discuss “The Beast” — his legendary draft guide packed with scouting reports on hundreds of prospects. Finally, Craig and Logan dive into the art of protection — from offensive line responsibilities to running back pickups — and how college usage patterns translate (or don't) to the pros. 0:12 Inside Logan Paulsen's NFL Draft Board Process 23:14 Dane Brugler Breaks Down “The Beast” NFL Draft Guide 42:25 The Art of Protection: How College Usage Plays in the Pros Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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

Building a draft board isn't just for NFL GMs. Logan Paulsen takes you behind the curtain of how he stacks prospects ahead of the NFL Draft — from grinding tape to grading players to creating his own personalized board. Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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

Nobody covers the NFL Draft like Dane Brugler. Craig and Logan welcome The Athletic's draft expert to discuss his legendary guide “The Beast”, what goes into making it, and some of his favorite prospects in this year's class. Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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

Pass protection can make or break an NFL offense. Craig and Logan break down how teams teach protection responsibilities — from linemen to backs — and how a player's college role can impact their ability to thrive at the next level. Follow Craig on Instagram: @craig_hoffman Follow Logan on Instagram: @logan_paulsen82 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 Paulsen open up the Take Command mailbag to kick off another week! The guys start by remembering the legendary career of Julio Jones after the future Hall of Famer announced his retirement over the weekend. Then, they answer a listener's question about what makes route running so hard — and why it's one of the toughest skills to master in the NFL. Later, Craig and Logan look at specific prospects who could be in play for the Commanders at pick #29, including Tre Harris and Ahmed Hassenien, and discuss who makes the most sense for Washington on draft night. Finally, they wrap things up by diving into which teams might be willing to trade up to #29 and what it would take for the Commanders to move back. 0:12 What Made Julio Jones So Special — And Why Route Running Is So Hard 18:39 Tre Harris, Ahmed Hassenien & Commanders Draft Targets at #29 38:19 Who Might Trade for the Commanders' #29 Pick? Craig: @craig_hoffman Logan: @logan_paulsen82 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 Paulsen remember the incredible career of Julio Jones after the former Falcons star announced his retirement. Then, they answer a mailbag question: why is route running so difficult for NFL receivers? Logan breaks down the technical side of the craft — and what separates the elite from everyone else. Craig: @craig_hoffman Logan: @logan_paulsen82 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

Who could the Commanders take at pick #29 in the NFL Draft? Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen break down some of their favorite prospects, including wide receiver Tre Harris and offensive lineman Ahmed Hassenien. Plus, they discuss the kind of player profiles that make sense for Kliff Kingsbury's offense. Craig: @craig_hoffman Logan: @logan_paulsen82 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

Would the Commanders consider trading back from pick #29? Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen look at which teams might want to move up in the first round — and what Washington could get in return if they're willing to make a deal. Craig: @craig_hoffman Logan: @logan_paulsen82 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

Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman are joined by Jeremy Greene, host of The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio in Asheville and the most prepared NFL Draft analyst out there—he's watched 540 prospects ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft! The guys break down the Commanders' biggest draft needs, starting with EDGE, where Jeremy loves Jalon Walker for Washington (even if he doesn't like him for anyone else). They then move to wide receiver, where Greene explains why this class is not as strong as previous years and why he's completely out on Luther Burden III. At cornerback, they dive into the best fits for Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr.'s defensive system. Finally, they get into some deep-cut prospects along the offensive and defensive lines. 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

Logan and Craig start with EDGE prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, where Jeremy Greene explains why Jalon Walker is a dream fit for the Commanders—but a risky pick for most other teams. They also discuss other top edge rushers and whether Washington should prioritize the position at No. 29.

Not every draft class is stacked at wide receiver, and according to Jeremy Greene, 2025 is a down year. He breaks down why this year's group doesn't measure up, why he's completely out on Luther Burden III, and what it all means for the Commanders if they want to add a pass catcher.

Who fits Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr.'s system at cornerback? Jeremy Greene takes Craig and Logan's input on what they think is best for the Commanders, and then plays matchmaker with which CBs in this draft class make the most sense. The guys also discuss whether corner should be a priority pick for the Commanders in Round 1 or later. 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

Jeremy Greene, Logan Paulsen, and Craig Hoffman wrap up the episode with some deep-cut names to know on the offensive and defensive lines. Could Washington find hidden gems in the later rounds? They discuss which lesser-known prospects could make an impact for the Commanders.