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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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    Full Breakdown Of Days 3 & 4 Of Commanders Training Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 41:15


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into a Full Breakdown Of Days 3 & 4 Of Commanders Training Camp in an action-packed episode of the pod. Training Camp keeps rolling on... so the boys are back to break down Days 3 and 4 of Training Camp, Jayden Daniels, Sonny Styles, and Chig Okonkwo making some incredible plays, how John Bates injury impacts the TE room, the Commanders signing center depth in Trey Hill from the Bengals, why the center position isn't as important when properly insulated, Logan hops on the white board, the latest on the kicker competition between Jake Moody and Drew Stevens and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Kicker Paulsen Gives Update On Moody Vs Stevens Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 6:47


    ***Third Segment***Training Camp keeps rolling on... so Logan and Grant break down the latest on the kicker competition between Jake Moody and Drew Stevens and more!

    Commanders Bring Trey Hill Aboard To Bolster Center Depth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 16:25


    ***Second Segment***Training Camp keeps rolling on... so Logan and Grant break down the Commanders signing center depth in Trey Hill from the Bengals, why the center position isn't as important when properly insulated, Logan hops on the white board, and more!

    Training Camp Days 3 & 4 Standouts And John Bates Injury Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 18:00


    ***First Segment***Training Camp keeps rolling on... so Logan and Grant break down Days 3 and 4 of Training Camp, Jayden Daniels, Sonny Styles, and Chig Okonkwo making some incredible plays, how John Bates injury impacts the TE room, and more!

    Full Breakdown Of Days 1 & 2 Of Commanders Training Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 30:14


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into a Full Breakdown Of Commanders Training Camp Days 1 & 2 in an action-packed episode of the pod. Training Camp is officially underway... so the boys are back to break down their biggest takeaways from the first 2 days on the field, how impressive David Blough, Jayden Daniels and the tight end room has been, what to make of the early injuries to Nick Allegretti and Treylon Burks, the latest on the kicker competition, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    What To Make Of Early Injuries To Nick Allegretti & Treylon Burks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 17:16


    ***Second Segment***Training Camp is officially underway... so Logan and Grant break down the early injuries to Nick Allegretti and Treylon Burks, how those could potentially expose a weakness or help their backups show off, the latest kicker competition update, and more!

    Bigger Picture Takeaways From Training Camp Days 1 & 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 12:57


    ***First Segment***Training Camp is officially underway... so Logan and Grant break down the first 2 Training Camp practices, how comfortable David Blough looked calling plays, the fact that the plays are already in, and more!

    Commanders Camp PUP List Breakdown, Steele Fired & Bellore Retires

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 44:03


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into Commanders Camp PUP List Breakdown, Steele Fired & Bellore Retires in an action-packed episode of the pod. Training Camp is officially about to begin... so the boys are back to break down the first PUP list of the season including Trey Amos, Dorance Armstrong, & Deatrich Wise), Nick Bellore deciding to retire, the Commanders decision to part ways with TE Coach Ben Steele, Logan's candidacy, coaches having podcasts, break down ChatGPT's Commanders "Burning Questions" Headed Into Camp including the biggest weakness on the roster, where Jayden can improve, camp battle that matters most, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    ChatGPT's Commanders "Burning Questions" Headed Into Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 15:10


    ***Third Segment***Training Camp is officially about to begin... so Logan and Grant break down ChatGPT's Commanders "Burning Questions" Headed Into Camp including the biggest weakness on the roster, where Jayden can improve, camp battle that matters most, and more!

    Commanders Part Ways With Ben Steele, Who Should Replace Him?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 10:20


    ***Second Segment***Training Camp is officially about to begin... so Logan and Grant break down the Commanders decision to part ways with TE Coach Ben Steele, Logan's candidacy, coaches having podcasts, and more!

    Breaking Down The First PUP List Of Camp & Nick Bellore Retiring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 18:26


    ***First Segment***Training Camp is officially about to begin... so Logan and Grant break down the first PUP list of the season including Trey Amos, Dorance Armstrong, & Deatrich Wise), Nick Bellore deciding to retire, and more!

    Football 101: Offensive Terminology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 58:41


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into Football 101 in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders first full-team Training Camp practice is on Wednesday... so the boys are back to pull out the whiteboard for the first ever edition of Take Command Football 101, breaking down football terminology when it comes to personnel groupings, formations, shifts, motions, passing, running, and gap scheme concepts, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Football 101: Running & Gap Scheme Concepts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 9:46


    ***Third Segment***The Commanders first full-team Training Camp practice is on Wednesday... so Logan and Grant pull out the whiteboard for the first ever edition of Take Command Football 101, continuing with running, gap scheme concepts, and more!

    Football 101: Shifts, Motions & Passing Concepts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 26:21


    ***Second Segment***The Commanders first full-team Training Camp practice is on Wednesday... so Logan and Grant pull out the whiteboard for the first ever edition of Take Command Football 101, continuing with shifts, motions, passing concepts, and more!

    Football 101: Personnel Groupings & Formations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 22:31


    ***First Segment***The Commanders first full-team Training Camp practice is on Wednesday... so Logan and Grant pull out the whiteboard for the first ever edition of Take Command Football 101, starting with personnel groupings, formations, and more!

    Take Command Mailbag: Deebo Samuel, New Jones Defensive Comp, & AI In The NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 42:47


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. Ladies and gentlemen, rookies have reported for Training Camp and football season is officially back... so the boys are back to break down the latest regarding Deebo Samuel, where Sonny Styles will start the season and dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on on Brian Flores' defense against elite QB's, how AI can be used in the NFL, if Vance Joseph's defense is a better comp for Daronte Jones, why Sean McVay has ditched outside zone in favor of gap scheme runs, Logan's favorite candy and gas station food, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Why Has McVay Ditched Outside Zone In Favor Of Gap Scheme Runs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 10:24


    ***Third Segment***Ladies and gentlemen, rookies have reported for Training Camp and football season is officially back... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on why Sean McVay has ditched outside zone in favor of gap scheme runs, Logan's favorite candy and gas station food, and more!

    Should We Look To Vance Joseph's Defense As Jones Defense Comp?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 16:18


    ***Second Segment***Ladies and gentlemen, rookies have reported for Training Camp and football season is officially back... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on Brian Flores' defense against elite QB's, how AI can be used in the NFL, if Vance Joseph's defense is a better comp for Daronte Jones, and more!

    Is There Any World Where Deebo Returns?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 16:03


    ***First Segment***Ladies and gentlemen, rookies have reported for Training Camp and football season is officially back... so Logan and Grant break down the latest regarding Deebo Samuel, where Sonny Styles will start the season, and more!

    Jayden Daniels On Netflix's "Quarterback" Reaction & Most Intriguing Training Camp Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 45:45


    Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into Jayden Daniels Netflix's "Quarterback" Reaction & Most Intriguing Training Camp Battles in an action-packed episode of the pod. We're officially only 2 days until rookies report to Training Camp... the boys are back to break down their takeaways from Jayden Daniels time on Netflix's 'Quarterback' Docuseries, Trey Amos announcing he is fully healthy for Training Camp, the most intriguing Training Camp battles including at LG, WR2, RB4, Kicker, PFF's latest starting RB rankings that saw Bill come in at 30, Kaytron Allen's 'Fatman' nickname, the most competitive position group and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

    Is Bill Being Slept On By National Media?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 10:38


    ***Third Segment***We're officially only 2 days until rookies report to Training Camp... so Logan and Grant break down PFF's latest starting RB rankings that saw Bill come in at 30, Kaytron Allen's 'Fatman' nickname, the most competitive position group and more!

    Previewing The Most Intriguing Training Camp Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 24:00


    ***Second Segment***We're officially only 2 days until rookies report to Training Camp... so Logan and Grant break down the most intriguing Training Camp battles including at LG, WR2, RB4, Kicker and more!

    Biggest Takeaways Of Jayden Daniels On Netflix's 'Quarterback' Docuseries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 11:05


    ***First Segment***We're officially only 2 days until rookies report to Training Camp... so Logan and Grant break down their takeaways from Jayden Daniels time on Netflix's 'Quarterback' Docuseries, Trey Amos announcing he is fully healthy for Training Camp, and more!

    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!

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