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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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    Training Camp Burning Questions & ESPN NFL Position Rankings Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 45:29


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Training Camp Burning Questions & ESPN NFL Position Rankings Reaction in an action-packed episode of the pod. We've officially reached Commanders Training Camp report week... the boys are back to break down what happens at Training Camp, why there's only 5 training camp practices open to the public, whether it's better to have training camp at the team facility or travel elsewhere for it, what they make of ESPN's top 10 players at every position, if Laremy Tunsil should've been higher than 5, if Jayden Daniels should've cracked the Top 10 QB's, and dive into the latest mailbag and take your question on what they currently make of the Commanders RB room, whether BILL is still the top dog, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Is Bill The Unquestioned Starter In The RB Room?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 5:01


    ***Third Segment***We've officially reached Commanders Training Camp report week... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your question on what they currently make of the Commanders RB room, whether BILL is still the top dog, and more!

    Reaction To ESPN's Top 10 Players At Every Position

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 23:24


    ***Second Segment***We've officially reached Commanders Training Camp report week... so Logan and Grant break down what they make of ESPN's top 10 players at every position, if Laremy Tunsil should've been higher than 5, if Jayden Daniels should've cracked the Top 10 QB's, and more!

    Training Camp Burning Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 16:59


    ***First Segment***We've officially reached Commanders Training Camp report week... so Logan and Grant break down what happens at Training Camp, why there's only 5 training camp practices open to the public, whether it's better to have training camp at the team facility or travel elsewhere for it, and more!

    Commanders Floor Changing Vets & Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 51:44


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders floor changing vets and mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. We're getting closer and closer to Training Camp... the boys are back to break down their chaotic schedules, the Commanders floor changing vets on offense & defense and dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on which positions use mental performance coaches the most, if offense still matters more than defense for winning, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Does Offense Still Matter More Than Defense For Winning?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 19:34


    ***Third Segment***We're getting closer and closer to Training Camp... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on which positions use mental performance coaches the most, if offense still matters more than defense for winning, and more!

    Commanders Offensive Floor Changing Vets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 13:56


    ***Second Segment***We're getting closer and closer to Training Camp... so Logan and Grant the Commanders floor changing vets on offense, and more!

    Commanders Defensive Floor Changing Vets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 18:10


    ***First Segment***We're getting closer and closer to Training Camp... so Logan and Grant break down their chaotic schedules, dive into the Commanders floor changing vets on defense, and more!

    Which Young Commanders Need To Take Biggest Leap & Logan's Blocking Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 44:03


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into which young Commanders need to take the leap & Logan's blocking stories in an action-packed episode of the pod. Training Camp is getting closer and closer and it's HR Derby Monday... the boys are back to break down which of Logan's teammates was the best at baseball, the young Commanders who need to take a leap, dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on the best player Logan had to block, which player did the dirtiest thing to Logan, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Who Was The Best & Dirtiest Player Logan Ever Blocked?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 11:55


    ***Second Segment***Training Camp is getting closer and closer and it's HR Derby Monday... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on the best player Logan had to block, which player did the dirtiest thing to Logan, and more!

    Which Young Commanders Need To Take The Biggest Leap?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 32:06


    ***First Segment***Training Camp is getting closer and closer and it's HR Derby Monday... so Logan and Grant break down which of Logan's teammates was the best at baseball, the young Commanders who need to take a leap, and more!

    Commanders WR Roles, Positionless Football & Most Intriguing Newcomers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 44:52


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into most intriguing newcomers, positionless football & current WR room roles in an action-packed episode of the pod. We're 5 weeks away from Preseason games and 3 weeks away from Training Camp... the boys are back to break down what Training Camp looks like under Dan Quinn, the most intriguing newcomers on offense and defense, when positionless football became mainstream, dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on the realistic roles for the current WR room, why the Commanders haven't re-signed Deebo Samuel, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    What Are The Realistic Roles For The Current WR Room?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 22:21


    ***Second Segment***We're 5 weeks away from Preseason games and 3 weeks away from Training Camp... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on the realistic roles for the current WR room, why the Commanders haven't re-signed Deebo Samuel, and more!

    The Most Intriguing Newcomers On Offense And Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 22:29


    ***First Segment***We're 5 weeks away from Preseason games and 3 weeks away from Training Camp... so Logan and Grant break down what Training Camp looks like under Dan Quinn, the most intriguing newcomers on offense and defense, when positionless football became mainstream, and more!

    Commanders Sign Rasul Douglas + Continue To Search For WR Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 46:56


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the latest Commanders news in an action-packed episode of the pod. We're officially less than a month from Training Camp and the Commanders are in the news... the boys are back to break down the Commanders signing of Rasul Douglas to help beef up the cornerback room, how it impacts the cornerback room, the latest situation surrounding Brandon Aiyuk and Jayden Daniels, if the Commanders need another WR in the room, Schefter's report regarding Sean Payton pitching the idea of stepping aside for Bill Belichick, which Commander would've helped Team USA the most in the World Cup and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    What Commander Would've Helped Team USA In The World Cup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 9:48


    ***Third Segment***We're officially less than a month from Training Camp and the Commanders are in the news.. so Logan and Grant break down Schefter's report regarding Sean Payton pitching the idea of stepping aside for Bill Belichick, which Commander would've helped Team USA the most in the World Cup, and more!

    Are Aiyuk And Jayden Beefing Or Trolling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 17:59


    ***Second Segment***We're officially less than a month from Training Camp and the Commanders are in the news.. so Logan and Grant break down the latest situation surrounding Brandon Aiyuk and Jayden Daniels, if the Commanders need another WR in the room, and more!

    Commanders Sign Rasul Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 19:06


    ***First Segment***We're officially less than a month from Training Camp and the Commanders are in the news.. so Logan and Grant break down the Commanders signing of Rasul Douglas to help beef up the cornerback room, how it impacts the cornerback room, and more!

    NFC East Coach & Kicker/Punter Rankings & Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 41:00


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the annual Take Command NFC East Coach Rankings & Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition... the boys are back to rank the Head Coaches, Offensive Coordinators, Defensive Coordinators, and Kickers/Punters in the division from 1 to 4, explain why they are higher and lower on some than others, dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on Logan's World Cup viewership, if offensive tackles are undervalued, how quickly David Blough can move up with a good season offensively, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Are Offensive Tackles Undervalued? & David Blough's Upward Trajectory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 10:40


    ***Third Segment***The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on Logan's World Cup viewership, if offensive tackles are undervalued, how quickly David Blough can move up with a good season offensively, and more!

    NFC East Defensive Coordinator & Kicker/Punter Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 13:46


    ***Second Segment***The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Coach/Special Teams Rankings.. so Logan and Grant rank the defensive coordinators and kickers/punters in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why they are higher and lower on some than others, Logan makes a shocking admission, and more!

    NFC East Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 16:30


    ***First Segment***The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Coach Rankings.. so Logan and Grant rank the head coaches and offensive coordinators in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why they are higher and lower on some than others

    NFC East Defensive Position Group Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 48:53


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the annual Take Command NFC East Defensive Position Group Rankings in an action-packed episode of the pod. The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition... the boys are back to rank the best Defensive Tackle, Edge Rusher, Linebacker, Cornerback, and Safety room's in the division from 1 to 4, explain why they are higher and lower on some than others, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    NFC East LB, CB & Safety Room Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 28:22


    ***Second Segment***The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Defensive Position Group Rankings.. so Logan and Grant rank the best linebacker, cornerback and safety room's in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why they are higher and lower on some than others

    NFC East DT & EDGE Room Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 20:31


    ***First Segment***The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Defensive Position Group Rankings.. so Logan and Grant rank the best defensive tackle and edge rusher room's in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why they are higher and lower on some than others

    NFC East Offensive Position Group Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 48:39


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the annual Take Command NFC East Offensive Position Group Rankings in an action-packed episode of the pod. The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition... the boys are back to rank the best Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, & Offensive Line room's in the division from 1 to 4, explain why they are higher and lower on some than others, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    NFC East Offensive Line Room Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 8:20


    ***Third Segment***The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Offensive Position Group Rankings.. so Logan and Grant rank the best Offensive Line room's in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why they are higher and lower on some than others

    NFC East WR & TE Room Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 21:02


    ***Second Segment***The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC Offensive Position Group Rankings... so Logan and Grant rank the best WR & TE rooms in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why they are higher and lower on some than others

    NFC East QB & RB Room Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 19:15


    ***First Segment***The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Offensive Position Group Rankings.. so Logan and Grant rank the best QB & RB room's in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why they are higher and lower on some than others

    The Evolution Of QB Development & Broadcasting With Joe Theismann

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 55:10


    Grant Paulsen and Joe Theismann dive into the evolution of QB development, his broadcasting career & the new Commanders offense in an action-packed episode of the pod. Logan's family vacation week continues as he finds himself somewhere in the Caribbean watching film... so Joe Theismann joins the show to break down who sets team chemistry... the coach or GM, how play calling verbiage has changed since his time on the field, why a QB's 3rd year in the league is the most important, what David Blough will go through in his first season as OC, Joe's wild journey through broadcasting that included calling the Super Bowl, if the Commanders need another receiver like Stefon Diggs or Brandon Aiyuk, the continued shrinkage of the Preseason, the American Century Championship coming up and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    How The Shrinking Preseason Impacts Early Season Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 13:50


    ***Third Segment***Logan's family vacation week continues as he finds himself somewhere in the Caribbean watching film... so Grant and Joe Theismann break down if the Commanders need another receiver like Stefon Diggs or Brandon Aiyuk, the continued shrinkage of the Preseason, the American Century Championship coming up, and more!

    Joe Theismann's Wild Journey To Broadcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 18:47


    ***Second Segment***Logan's family vacation week continues as he finds himself somewhere in the Caribbean watching film... so Grant and Joe Theismann break down what David Blough will go through in his first season as OC, Joe's wild journey through broadcasting that included calling the Super Bowl, and more!

    Playing QB Now Versus When Joe Theismann Was Playing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 22:29


    ***First Segment***Logan's family vacation week continues as he finds himself somewhere in the Caribbean watching film... so Grant and Joe Theismann break down who sets team chemistry... the coach or GM, how play calling verbiage has changed since his time on the field, why a QB's 3rd year in the league is the most important, and more!

    Commanders Roster Burning Questions With Ben Standig

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 55:02


    Grant Paulsen and Ben Standig dive into their burning questions about the Commanders roster in an action-packed episode of the pod. Logan is sailing the seas on family vacation... so Ben Standig joins the show to break down the latest video drop from Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle's comments on Aiyuk from the Pardon My Take podcast, the burning questions about every offensive and defensive position room, who's spot is guaranteed, who might be fighting an uphill battle and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Burning Questions About Every Defensive Position Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 19:50


    ***Third Segment***Logan is sailing the seas on family vacation... so Grant and Ben Standig break down the burning questions about every defensive position room, who's spot is guaranteed, who might be fighting an uphill battle, and more!

    Burning Questions About Every Offensive Position Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 24:40


    ***Second Segment***Logan is sailing the seas on family vacation... so Grant and Ben Standig break down the burning questions about every offensive position room, who's spot is guaranteed, who might be fighting an uphill battle, and more!

    Brandon Aiyuk Endorses The Pod?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 10:31


    ***First Segment***Logan is sailing the seas on family vacation... so Grant and Ben Standig break down the latest video drop from Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle's comments on Aiyuk from the Pardon My Take podcast, and more!

    Take Command Mailbag: Pass & Run Game Coordinators, Rotating Captains, & 'CEO' Head Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 38:16


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. We've officially entered the dead period between Mandatory Minicamp and Training Camp... so the boys are back to give a fitness update and dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on if the defense will benefit from going against the modern Blough offense, what exactly the Pass and Run Game Coordinators do and what separates the good from the bad, if the Commanders will rotate captains again this season, how a Head Coach influences team success without calling plays, getting into a positive mindset despite potentially being replaced on the roster and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    How Does A 'CEO' Head Coach Influence Winning & Life On The Roster Bubble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 12:05


    ***Second Segment***We've officially entered the dead period between Mandatory Minicamp and Training Camp... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on how a Head Coach influences team success without calling plays, getting into a positive mindset despite potentially being replaced on the roster, and more!

    Paulsen Fitness Update, Pass & Run Game Coordinators, & Rotating Captains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 26:08


    ***First Segment***We've officially entered the dead period between Mandatory Minicamp and Training Camp... so Logan and Grant are back to give a fitness update and dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on if the defense will benefit from going against the modern Blough offense, what exactly the Pass and Run Game Coordinators do and what separates the good from the bad, if the Commanders will rotate captains again this season, and more!

    Commanders Mandatory Minicamp In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 26:54


    Grant Paulsen, Logan Paulsen, & Danny Rouhier dive into their takeaways from Commanders Mandatory Minicamp and the offseason workouts as a whole in an action-packed episode of the pod. Commanders Mandatory Minicamp is in the books... so Logan hops on 'Grant And Danny' on 106.7 The Fan to break down his biggest takeaways from Days 2 and 3 of camp, the unique structure of the practices which included having the starters rest and the depth pieces get more run, the QB3 reps, what he expects players to do in between now and the beginning of Training Camp, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Takeaways From Day 1 of Commanders Mandatory Minicamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 38:52


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into their takeaways from Day 1 of Commanders Mandatory Minicamp in an action-packed episode of the pod. Day 1 of Commanders Mandatory Minicamp is in the books... so the boys are back to break down Dan Quinn's most noteworthy comments, how the scheme can elevate this team in areas where it lacks All-Pro's, discuss Sonny Styles and Jeremy Reaves' noteworthy comments about the defense, get a bit lost in the meaning of the words they used, how Ben Sinnott could be unlocked in the Commanders new offense, Laremy Tunsil helping out Josh Conerly, Logan's career touchdown catches, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

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