Podcast appearances and mentions of Kliff Kingsbury

Kliff Kingsbury speaks to the media at practice.

Hour 3 of BMitch & Finlay features an interview with John Walton and Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury speaking to the media.

10.2.25 Hour 3 1:00- Nats- Chelsea Janes, NFL- Jarrett Ball, Commanders- Ryan Fowler 30:10- Do you think Kliff Kingbsury will have to change his gameplan a little bit with Jayden Daniels coming back from injury?

Chris “The Rooster” Russell opens the show reacting to the Commanders' disappointing loss to the Falcons, unpacking fan frustration and breaking down who's to blame on both sides of the ball. Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic provides revealing defensive stats, fueling discussion on the team's struggles, including Kliff Kingsbury's play-calling and the defense's inability to generate turnovers. Hour 2 dives deeper into Washington's zone coverage issues and the ongoing challenge of building a competitive team, with fans calling in to share their takes. In the final hour, Chris and A-MAC recap a loaded College Football Saturday, review Dan Quinn's media session on player availability and necessary improvements, and wrap with the signature Dumb Dumb of the Day, highlighting the week's most head-scratching moments.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell kicks off the show with his initial reaction to the Commanders' loss to the Falcons, unpacking the disappointment and frustration from the fanbase. Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic drops some revealing stats about Washington's defense that adds fuel to the discussion. Chris then dives into who's to blame for the loss and what went wrong on both sides of the ball, before turning a critical eye to Kliff Kingsbury's play calling highlighting his abandonment of the run game and the defense's continued inability to generate turnovers. It's a fiery start to the day as The Rooster sets the stage for three full hours of Commanders talk.

With Terry McLaurin sidelined, Lynnell asks the big question: Who needs to step up in his absence? Lynnell points to offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury as the one under the most pressure, while Anthony agrees that it won't fall on just one player. Instead, he expects Kingsbury's scheme to spread the ball around, with six, seven, or even eight different players potentially making an impact on Sunday.

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury speaks to the media ahead of week four.

Hour 3 of BMitch & Finlay features Kliff Kingsbury speaking with the media and a Wizards preview with Chase Hughes.

Lynnell is joined by Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic to discuss whether her outlook on the Commanders has changed at all through the early part of the season. Nicki raves about Washington's dominant front four and the impact it has had on games so far. They also examine how much pressure Kliff Kingsbury is under heading into Sunday's matchup with the possibility of being without Terry McLaurin, and they close the conversation debating whether or not Jayden Daniels should play this weekend.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about what percentage of Falcons fans they think would take Washington Commanders' Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury as the Atlanta Falcons' Head Coach right now let listeners call in and give their take on how they're feeling about Zac Robinson, Raheem Morris, the Falcons' matchup with the Commanders on Sunday, and the Georgia Bulldogs' matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday in the Wake Up Call!

Chris “The Rooster” Russell breaks down key stats that put the Commanders' offense into perspective, analyzing how the team has performed through the first part of the season. He also highlights the impact of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's schemes, explaining how his play-calling and strategy are shaping the team's offensive identity and influencing their success on the field.

Lynnell recaps Monday Night Football between the Ravens and Lions and draws a parallel to Washington. Just like Detroit, the Lions have a clear identity, and Lynnell believes the Commanders may have found theirs in Sunday's dominant win over the Raiders. The formula is simple: stick to running the football, because it's what allows the offense to operate at its best. Now, the challenge is whether Kliff Kingsbury has the patience to keep leaning on it with his play-calling.

Lynnell welcomes on Mitch Tischler of the Beltway Football Podcast to break down the state of the Commanders ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. They start with the latest on Terry McLaurin, who is getting a second opinion on his quad injury, and discuss how big of a blow his absence could be. Mitch also shares whether his outlook on Washington has changed at all after the dominant win over the Raiders, and why stopping Bijan Robinson is the top priority against Atlanta's offense. Plus, what Marcus Mariota must do to keep the offense efficient, and how much confidence Mitch has in Kliff Kingsbury sticking with the run game that carried Washington last week.

Andy starts with Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr on preparing without Jayden Daniels and some rehashing of the defeat in Green Bay. (18:41) Dominique Foxworth on why the NFL is so paranoid about espionage, given the Tom Brady/Raiders situation. (34:23) What the Commanders will look like without Austin Ekeler, and the new additions of Chase Edmonds and Preston Smith. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Jayden Daniels officially ruled out for Sunday's game and Andrew Wylie set to replace Nick Allegretti in the Commanders' starting lineup, Lynnell says the path forward is clear: lean on the run game. Brandon Coleman and Josh Conerly both rank in the top 10 in ESPN's Run Block Win Rate, and Lynnell believes this is the perfect opportunity for Kliff Kingsbury to establish the ground attack and take pressure off the backup quarterback.

Hour 1 1:12 - Jayden Daniels Officially Ruled Out for Sunday's Game Against Raiders 12:39 - A Golden Opportunity for Kliff Kingsbury to Run the Ball 21:58 - Monday Morning Headline Predictions: Commanders vs. Raiders 32:32 - Calls: What Will Be Your Monday Morning Headline?

9.18.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the RFK Stadium Deal passing after the final vote and reminisces about the old home of the team. Kevin Sheehan asks callers for their fondest memory of RFK Stadium now that it's getting demolished to make space for the new Stadium in 2030. 9.18.25 Hour 2, Denton Day goes on campus with Kevin Sheehan to recap week 3 of the College Football season and lists his biggest takeaways from the games. Paul Charchian from Fantasy Life joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give his weekly fantasy football analysis and projections for the 2025 NFL season. Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max give their NFL power rankings after week 2 of the 2025 season. 9.18.25 Hour 3, Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their confidence level for the Commanders' week 3 game vs the Raiders if Marcus Mariota had to start instead of Jayden Daniels. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt's comments from their press conference. Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max say don't be surprised if these bold predictions happen in week 3 of the NFL season.

9.18.25, Kevin Sheehan reacts to Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt's comments from their press conference. Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max say don't be surprised if these bold predictions happen in week 3 of the NFL season.

9.18.25 Hour 3, Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their confidence level for the Commanders' week 3 game vs the Raiders if Marcus Mariota had to start instead of Jayden Daniels. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt's comments from their press conference. Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max say don't be surprised if these bold predictions happen in week 3 of the NFL season.

After being out-schemed and out-coached in their loss to the Packers last Thursday, Lynnell asks the big question: Which coordinator is under the most pressure heading into Sunday's matchup against the Raiders? For Lynnell, the answer is clear—Kliff Kingsbury. With heavy investments made on the offensive side of the ball, the Commanders' offense has yet to find its rhythm, and Kingsbury needs to show he can get things on track.

Hour 3 1:12 - Reaction to Kliff Kingsbury Talking Bill Croskey-Merritt 15:04 - Reaction to Joe Whitt Jr. Talking Eye Discipline for the Commanders Defense 26:56 - Which Coordinator Is Under the Most Pressure vs. the Raiders?

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders Officially Returning to D.C., Injuries Piling Up for the Commanders + Calls 44:04 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Commanders Depth Concerns, Tashan Reed Joins the Show + Calls 1:26:23 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr. Talk to Media + Which Coordinator Under Most Pressure + Calls

9.16.25, Kevin Sheehan reacts to Dan Quinn being critical of the offensive playcalling in the Commanders' loss to the Packers.

Lynnell and Anthony dive into Jayden Daniels' knee injury and the question that follows: does he need to adjust his play style? Both agree his legs are what make him dynamic, but Lynnell stresses that Daniels must develop better discernment to avoid unnecessary hits and know when to get down. Anthony argues that Kliff Kingsbury may need to tweak the offense, putting Jayden under center more often to create a versatile rushing attack, open up play-action, and reduce the hits Daniels takes in shotgun-heavy sets.

Lynnell and Anthony dive into Jayden Daniels' knee injury and the question that follows: does he need to adjust his play style? Both agree his legs are what make him dynamic, but Lynnell stresses that Daniels must develop better discernment to avoid unnecessary hits and know when to get down. Anthony argues that Kliff Kingsbury may need to tweak the offense, putting Jayden under center more often to create a versatile rushing attack, open up play-action, and reduce the hits Daniels takes in shotgun-heavy sets.

Mackenzie Rivers and Dan Rivera talk NFL Survivor for Week 1. 0:15–1:23 — Mackenzie Rivers kicks things off by welcoming listeners back, noting the show's growth from a small SoundCloud project to a widely followed contest discussion. His opening blends humor with a promise of actionable insight, reminding everyone the goal is making sharp picks and lasting deep into the season. 1:24–2:07 — Dan Rivera admits he's moved away from fantasy football, finding Survivor contests more rewarding. He frames it as a different kind of grind where deep runs matter more than fantasy titles, setting a tone of seriousness and strategy. 2:07–3:35 — Rivers highlights Philadelphia's opener, where betting lines moved from around −315 pregame to as high as −450 live. He credits Jalen Hurts' rushing as the difference-maker and cautions against overreacting to the close margin, signaling to Survivor players that patience pays. 3:57–6:34 — Rivera turns to Dallas, pointing out their lack of pass rush, reliance on penalties, and roster questions. His verdict is that Week 1 divisional games can be misleading, and bettors shouldn't make rash judgments about either team. 6:34–8:26 — Rivers adds that both sides had only eight possessions, skewing scoring totals. He sees Philly as a missed opportunity for those who didn't take them, stressing that contest entries using the Eagles now sit with an early advantage. 8:26–12:37 — The two break down contest formats. Circa runs 20 weeks with holidays as separate slates, BetOnline uses 19, and Splash demands double picks late in the season. Rivera calls Splash unfair, while Rivers corrects a schedule note, underscoring the importance of knowing rules inside out. 14:41–22:11 — The Denver Broncos emerge as the strongest pick. Rivera cites Tennessee's limited passing attack and shaky quarterback situation, while Rivers builds the case with history: rookie Week 1 quarterbacks are 2–10 straight up, No. 1 overall picks 1–8–1 in debuts, and Denver is 17–5 in Week 1 at altitude. He also stresses Sean Payton's strong Week 1 record. 25:46–32:51 — Washington versus the Giants is flagged as dangerous. Rivera notes regression risk for the Commanders' defense and praises New York's pass rush, while Rivers points out Kliff Kingsbury's teams often fade quickly. Survivor takeaway: avoid this shaky matchup. 32:52–41:54 — Arizona against New Orleans is another focus. Rivera is low on the Saints' offense, while Rivers goes further, calling them possibly the league's worst. Both see the Cardinals as nearly as safe as Denver, particularly with defensive pressure likely to cause problems. 46:41–49:53 — Rivers warns against Cincinnati as a Survivor choice, pointing to their September struggles under Zach Taylor and the Browns' ability to keep games close as divisional home dogs. 49:55–54:38 — Kansas City against the Chargers in Brazil is floated as a contrarian option. Rivera highlights the Chiefs' healthier roster and defensive strength, while Rivers acknowledges the upside but warns about neutral-site volatility. 54:39–1:01:12 — The Steelers versus Jets round out the debate. Rivera believes Tomlin will force Fields into passing errors and lean on the defensive front. Rivers adds historical data showing quarterbacks like Fields struggle early. They agree Pittsburgh is a viable but risky third option. Closing — The consensus locks Denver as the top pick, Arizona as a strong secondary, and Pittsburgh as a situational third. For formats allowing repeats, they lean toward doubling up on Denver. The wrap emphasizes discipline, historical awareness, and knowing contest rules as the keys to staying alive week after week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3 of BMitch & Finlay features the guys making predictions for the upcoming season and Kliff Kingsbury speaking to the media.

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury speaks with the media prior to the Commanders first game of the season.

AWadd takes us into The Richmond Commander on the show next for a full game preview as Washington gets ready to take on the New York Giants this Sunday. We aired a Kliff Kingsbury presser on the show next as the Washington offensive coordinator sat down and chatted with the media as we head into week one kickoff. Mark Schofield joins us on the show next to go all around the NFL breaking down some of the top matchups to expect this weekend. We talk about Survivor picks on the show next as we are joined by special guest Brian as AWadd and Stub give their top picks for week one in the Survivor Pool.

Hour 2 with Rick "Doc" Walker: Doc is ready for NFL week 1 against the Giants, are the Commanders? / What kind of offensive schemes will Kliff Kingsbury cook up this season? / What were the DC sports highlights of the summer? / Doc is excited to see what Jaylin Lane can do on the field

The best clips from The Kevin Sheehan Show this week! 0:00 Kevin Sheehan is back and opens up the show recapping the Commanders' first preseason game while also getting the message across to not panic over preseason. 17:30 John Keim from ESPN joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give an in-depth analysis on the Commanders and Terry McLaurin contract negotiations and what things they aren't seeing eye to eye on. 40:54 Former Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss what's standing out to them at Commanders' training camp and tells some stories from his days playing in the NFL. 1:05:52 Denton Day is filling in for Kevin Sheehan and opens up the show reacting to Commanders' offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury talking about wanting Terry McLaurin to be more involved with the team.

8.15.25 Hour 3, Denton talks about Adam Peters negotiation strategy and based on his history, fans shouldn't be surprised things are going the way they are with Terry McLaurin. Denton Day displays his frustration with Roger Goodell after the Commanders joint practice was canceled due to scheduling during the preseason. Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins Denton Day to touch on Kliff Kingsbury's comments on Terry McLaurin, preview of the Commanders' next preseason game and how today's practice went for the offense after not looking good during the team scrimmage. Denton rants on Michigan's punishment from the NCAA.

8.15.25, Adam Epstein from Awadd Radio joins Denton Day to talk about Kliff Kingsbury's comments on Terry McLaurin, starters he wants to see play in the preseason, and training camp standouts.

8.15.25, Denton Day asks callers what they make of Kliff Kingsbury's comments about Terry McLaurin and if it changed their outlook on the negotiations.

8.15.25 Hour 1, Denton Day is filling in for Kevin Sheehan and opens up the show reacting to Commanders' offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury talking about wanting Terry McLaurin to be more involved with the team. Denton Day asks callers what they make of Kliff Kingsbury's comments about Terry McLaurin and if it changed their outlook on the negotiations. 8.15.25 Hour 2, Adam Epstein from Awadd Radio joins Denton Day to talk about Kliff Kingsbury's comments on Terry McLaurin, starters he wants to see play in the preseason, and training camp standouts. More callers on what they make of Kliff Kingsbury's comments about Terry McLaurin and if it changed their outlook on the negotiations. Denton Day talks about if Terry McLaurin's agent is sabotaging the contract negotiations by giving him bad advice like media members have been suspecting. 8.15.25 Hour 3, Denton talks about Adam Peters negotiation strategy and based on his history, fans shouldn't be surprised things are going the way they are with Terry McLaurin. Denton Day displays his frustration with Roger Goodell after the Commanders joint practice was canceled due to scheduling during the preseason. Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins Denton Day to touch on Kliff Kingsbury's comments on Terry McLaurin, preview of the Commanders' next preseason game and how today's practice went for the offense after not looking good during the team scrimmage. Denton rants on Michigan's punishment from the NCAA.

8.15.25 Hour 1, Denton Day is filling in for Kevin Sheehan and opens up the show reacting to Commanders' offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury talking about wanting Terry McLaurin to be more involved with the team. Denton Day asks callers what they make of Kliff Kingsbury's comments about Terry McLaurin and if it changed their outlook on the negotiations.

8.15.25 Hour 2, Adam Epstein from Awadd Radio joins Denton Day to talk about Kliff Kingsbury's comments on Terry McLaurin, starters he wants to see play in the preseason, and training camp standouts. More callers on what they make of Kliff Kingsbury's comments about Terry McLaurin and if it changed their outlook on the negotiations. Denton Day talks about if Terry McLaurin's agent is sabotaging the contract negotiations by giving him bad advice like media members have been suspecting.

8.15.25, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins Denton Day to touch on Kliff Kingsbury's comments on Terry McLaurin, preview of the Commanders' next preseason game and how today's practice went for the offense after not looking good during the team scrimmage. Denton rants on Michigan's punishment from the NCAA.

8.15.25, Denton Day is filling in for Kevin Sheehan and opens up the show reacting to Commanders' offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury talking about wanting Terry McLaurin to be more involved with the team.

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury speaks with the media.

Hour 1 of BMitch & Finlay features Kliff Kingsbury speaking to the media and the guys reacting to his comments.

Callers weigh in on Kliff Kingsbury's Terry McLaurin comments.

Kliff Kingsbury made it very well known today that he wants Terry McLaurin back at practice.

Kliff Kingsbury made it well known that he wants Terry McLaurin back at practice. We also are joined by Mike Sando TO DISCUSS HIS NFL QB tiers.

8.15.25 Hour 1 1:00- Kliff Kingsbury made it very well known today that he wants Terry McLaurin back at practice. 20:00- There's some NFL action tonight, and we give you some teams that G&D can't quite understand.

Andy begins with Kliff Kingsbury's comments on missing Terry McLaurin. Also, the Associated Press' list of 100 years of pre-season CFB All-Americans. (22:47) Former head of the NFLPA DeMaurice Smith speaks on the Jon Gruden vs. NFL case. (42:01) Johnny Manziel looks back on his NFL career and what he should have done differently. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you to discuss the Commanders last open practice to fans as the guys open with observation from todays practice including Deebo Samuel continuing to impress, Kain Madrano stacking good days and Trey Amos getting his first 11 on 11 interception. Lastly hear from Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt's full podium availabilities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 3 of BMitch & Finlay features Kliff Kingsbury talking with the media and JP and BMitch discussing Washington's expectations this year.

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury talks to the media about what he has seen from the offense in camp so far.

8.4.25 Hour 2 1:00- Ben Standig, seasoned Commanders reporter joins the show to discuss the Commanders and the standouts in training camp. 23:00- Do you get worried about Kliff Kingsbury leaving after this season?