The Hoffman Show

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders Trade B-Rob to 49ers + Calls On If WSH Will Have Seller's Remorse 44:11 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Nell's Super Six Pack, Burgundy and Bold Prediction + Adam Kilgore Joins the Show 1:29:13 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - JD5 No.21 on NFL Top 100, NFC East Improved + Around the NFL

Hour 1 1:12 - Commanders Trade Brian Robinson to 49ers — Will They Regret It? 11:38 - Calls: Will the Commanders Have Seller's Remorse Following B-Rob Trade?

Hour 2 1:12 - Nell's Super Six Pack: Players to Watch in Commanders Preseason Finale vs. Ravens 12:34 - Adam Kilgore on B-Rob Trade, JD5 Role + Run Defense Questions 29:49 - Burgundy and Bold: Trey Amos Will Be the Commanders' Best Corner

Hour 3 1:12 - Jayden Daniels Ranked No. 21 in NFL Top 100 — Lynnell Reacts 9:42 - Don't Sleep on the NFC East — Lynnell's Reminder to Commanders Fans 18:24 - Steve Wyche Joins Lynnell to Go Around the NFL 33:30 - Weekend Preview + Calls

Lynnell Willingham welcomes on NFL Network's Chief National Reporter, Steve Wyche, for a wide-ranging look around the league. They touch on Abdul Carter emerging as the star of Giants training camp, why Brian Robinson is a smart pickup for the 49ers, and Wyche's belief that Brock Purdy can once again lead San Francisco into playoff contention. Wyche also explains why Cam Ward has a real chance to get the Titans off to a strong start, weighs in on the tension in Dallas where trust issues seem to linger, and shares which sophomore quarterback he believes will enjoy the most team success this season.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels lands at No. 21 on NFL Network's Top 100 Players list. Lynnell Willingham says fans shouldn't put too much stock into the rankings. While he's fine with Jayden being slotted at No. 21, Lynnell reminds listeners that fans need to stop overreacting to where their QB lands on lists like these.

Introducing a new Friday staple on the show — Burgundy and Bold! Each week, Lynnell Willingham delivers one bold prediction for the Commanders' 2025 season. This week, Lynnell's bold call is that Trey Amos will emerge as Washington's best cornerback by season's end.

Lynnell Willingham welcomes on Washington Post's Adam Kilgore to share his initial reaction to the Commanders trading Brian Robinson. They dive into what it would mean if Jayden Daniels ends up as the team's leading rusher, discuss lingering concerns about Washington's run defense, and spotlight Chris Rodriguez as the player to watch in the RB room following Robinson's departure.

Lynnell Willingham is back with his Super Six Pack! Ahead of the Commanders' preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens, Lynnell highlights the six players who are under the microscope and need to show out before roster cutdowns.

Breaking news: The Washington Commanders have traded running back Brian Robinson to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Lynnell Willingham reacts to the move and debates whether Washington could end up with seller's remorse after parting ways with one of their top backs.

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Craig's Last Show, New Opportunity + Callers Share Favorite Memories 42:25 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Clinton Yates Final Appearance, Craig's Final Predictions + Calls 1:27:26 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Anthony's Takeover, Real Things HOF Enshrinement + Craig Says Good-bye

Hour 1 - 1:12 - Craig's Big News: Farewell to Team 980, Hello Monumental Basketball 7:37 - Craig's Mom Calls Into the Show to Congratulate Him on New Opportunity 21:37 - Callers Congratulate Craig and Share Favorite Memories of Him

Hour 2 1:12 - Full Circle: Clinton Yates on How Craig Got the Mic 14:29 - Caller Jokes Anthony Got Married Twice and Got Divorced Twice (Show Hosts) 23:43 - Craig's Final Commanders Predictions 33:15 - Craig's Final Super Bowl Prediction

Hour 3 1:12 - Anthony Takes Over the Show 11:10 - Real Things Hall of Fame Enshrinement 19:06 - Real Things: Craig & Anthony Edition 27:35 - Hoffman Show Says Good-bye

Craig closes his final show with a heartfelt goodbye, thanking everyone who made The Hoffman Show a success — from regular guests and his producer Anthony, to his wife Rachel, and most importantly, the audience. It's a moment of gratitude, reflection, and appreciation as he signs off from Team 980.

For one last appearance on The Hoffman Show, Clinton Yates joins his longtime friend Craig to take listeners behind the scenes on how Craig landed the host role at Team 980. They revisit the moment three years ago when Clinton encouraged Craig to apply after Travis Thomas announced he was leaving, and share memories from Clinton's many appearances on the show since then.

Craig opens the show with a major announcement — today is his final day hosting on the Team 980. He shares the news of his next chapter as the Senior Director of Basketball Identity and Integration for Monumental Basketball, reflecting on his time at the station and what excites him most about the new role.

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Vibe Check Tuesday + Reaction to Commanders Burgundy and Gold Scrimmage 44:40 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, Jon Gruden Wins Case Against NFL + Weekend in Review 1:27:56 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Training Camp Pick-6, Mike Sando's QB Tiers + Real Things

Hour 1 1:12 - Commanders Hold Burgundy & Gold Scrimmage: Craig and Anthony React 10:18 - Vibe Check Tuesday Calls on Team 21:54 - Burgundy vs. Gold: Craig & Anthony Draft Their Commanders Squads

Hour 3 1:12 - Training Camp Pick-6: Reaction to DQ at the Podium 22:16 - Mike Sando's QB Tiers 22:16 - Real Things: KJ Hamler

Craig breaks down six key takeaways from Dan Quinn's pre-practice comments in today's “Training Camp Pick-6.” He covers the latest on Terry McLaurin's ankle situation, how the rookies have fared so far in camp, what's stood out about Jayden Daniels entering his second year, and more storylines shaping the Commanders' preseason.

Hour 2 1:12 - Ben Standig Reacts to Commanders' Intrasquad Scrimmage 20:45 - Don Van Natta Jr. on the Gruden vs. NFL Court Victory 35:25: - Weekend in Review

Craig welcomes longtime NFL insider and author of the story, Don Van Natta Jr., to break down the Nevada Supreme Court's significant 5–2 ruling in favor of Jon Gruden. They explore why the court deemed the NFL's arbitration clause “unconscionable,” how this decision changes the trajectory of Gruden's lawsuit, and what it could mean for broader employee rights in cases involving the league. The duo also discuss next steps, including the NFL's intent to appeal and the potential implications for transparency and accountability across sports organizations.

Craig Hoffman is joined by Ben Standig, host of the Last Man Standig podcast, to share his reaction to today's Commanders intrasquad practice. They break down the standout performances, notable moments, and what the scrimmage revealed about the roster as preseason winds down.

Inspired by the Commanders' intrasquad scrimmage, Craig and Anthony hold their own draft, splitting the roster to build their own “Team Burgundy” and “Team Gold.” They go back and forth picking their top 22 players, debating selections, and making the case for whose squad would come out on top.

Craig and Anthony react to the Commanders' Burgundy & Gold Scrimmage at today's practice, seeing it as a smart way to ramp up intensity between players. They also applaud Dan Quinn for giving his assistants a chance to operate in unfamiliar roles — valuable experience that could prepare them for future promotions.

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - 1st and 10 + Tell the Truth Monday Calls 44:05 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat + Around the NFL 1:23:01 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6, Take Command + Real Things

Hour 1 1:12 - 1st & 10: Sloppy Play, Starter Decisions & Special Teams Struggles 11:22 - 1st & 10: WR Woes, QB3 Battle & Roster Moves 25:12 - Tell the Truth Monday Calls

Hour 2 1:12 - Not My Beat: Terry Talks, DQ's Player Appeal & Hampton's Release with Michael Phillips 20:40 - Around the NFL: Recapping Week 1 of the Preseason

Hour 3 1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: How the Spotlighted Players Performed 20:27 - Take Command: Recap of the Defense's Performance 36:34 - Real Things: Damon Amendolara

Craig revisits the six players he highlighted on Friday's “Commanders Pick-6” segment and breaks down how each one fared in the game. From standout performances to missed opportunities, Craig evaluates whether each player lived up to the pregame hype

Craig is joined by Michael Phillips of 910 The Fan in Richmond for today's “Not My Beat.” They dig into the latest on Terry McLaurin's contract negotiations, why veteran players are drawn to playing for Dan Quinn, Michael's reaction to Washington parting ways with Dominique Hampton, and more insights from around the Commanders.

Craig wraps up his “1st and 10” takeaways from the Commanders' latest game with his final seven observations. He discusses the wide receiver group's continued struggles without Terry McLaurin, the QB3 competition between Sam Hartman and Josh Johnson, the release of Dominique Hampton, and more notes from an eventful matchup.

Craig kicks off the show with his “1st and 10” — the 10 biggest takeaways from the Commanders' latest game. In this first segment, he dives into three key points: why sloppy play is a bad sign, his reasoning for ultimately saying the starters should not have played, and how the special teams unit turned in an especially poor performance.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The Commanders got smoked in Foxborough 48-18 which caused most Commanders fans to turn the TV off before halftime ... Logan and Craig breakdown what went wrong, why this loss doesn't impact the team, and 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

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Hour 1: It's a Bugundy & Gold game day today! / What would Craig like to see from tonight's game? / JP Finlay checks in from Foxborough ahead of tonight's pre-season game against the Patriots

Hour 2: Will TE Ben Sinnott have a bigger role this year? / Around the WNBA and the Renaissance Festival is coming to Maryland / Around the NFL part 1: The AFC / Around the NFL part 2: The NFC

Hour 3: Pick 6 / Take Command with Logan Paulsen / Final Thoughts before tonight's Commanders preseason game!

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Our special guest John Keim of ESPN returns to the Take Command Podcast following Commanders & Patriots joint practice... Logan, Craig, and John breakdown the biggest takeaways from the practice and which receivers, running backs, and linebackers made a name for themselves going against non-Commander competitors 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

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Jeremy Fowler w/ Latest on Terry Contract, Travis Thomas Takeaways from Joint Practice + Aaliyah Edwards Traded Away 40:30 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Ben Standig's Observations from Commanders Joint Practice + NRTC 1:23:06 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Hard Knocks Recap, Take Command + Real Things

Hour 1 1:12 - Terry Talks Stall: $7M Gap in McLaurin's Contract Negotiations 10:05 - ESPN Announces Agreements to Merge NFL Media 20:21 - Rookie Showdown: Jayden Daniels & Drake Maye Impress at Joint Practice 34:31 - Mystics Trade Aaliyah Edwards for Jacy Sheldon