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The Commanders running back room doesn't really have a clear cut top dog right now as we head towards the 2025 season, which has fans asking "What does Jacory Croskey-Merritt's potential breakout mean for rest of RB room? ... Logan and Craig break down how they view Croskey-Merritt's potential and skills in relation to the other backs the Commanders have and the difference between an "A-level" and...

Terry McLaurin continues to hold out for a new contract as we enter the Mandatory Minicamp portion of the offseason, which has fans asking "What Is Terry McLaurin Worth?" ... Logan and Craig break down how they view Terry McLaurin's worth to the Commanders and where he should slot in contract-wise relative to the other top receiver contracts in the NFL

The Commanders have a ton of intriguing options at the Tight End position, which has fans asking "Who has the best chance to be the backup to Zach Ertz in 2025?" ... Logan and Craig break down who has the best chance to stick on the roster from the likes of Ben Sinnott, Colson Yankoff, Tyree Jackson, and Cole Turner

Craig sits down with Commanders Cornerback Jonathan Jones to discuss his decision to sign with the Commandeers, how his game is similar to Mike Sainristil, and what his role will be in 2025

Craig sits down with Commanders Wide Receiver Jaylin Lane to discuss his journey to the NFL, being a coach's son, and decision to transfer to VT from MTSU

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Full Breakdown Of Commanders OTA's Phase 3 Week 2 in an action-packed episode of the pod. They breakdown the key cross teaching that is occurring between the likes of Deebo Samuel and Mike Sainristil along with multiple other players along the offensive and defensive lines, what Daron Payne has been doing in OTA's that has made him catch the eye of the...

The Commanders have 2 position groups on the roster that will require players to step up and perform higher than the expectation, defensive line and secondary, however when looking into the secondary, the players that might end up playing most of the snaps could truly go in a million different ways ... Logan and Craig breakdown which players have the best chance to break through and get a big role...

Commanders OTA's keep on rolling and the one man mentioned by name by both Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr was none other than Daron Payne ... Logan and Craig breakdown what Daron has been doing in OTA's that has made him catch the eye of the head honchos and how important a breakout season for him would change the outlook of the defensive line

Commanders OTA's Phase 3 Week 2 is in full force and the winning environment established last season has continued early in these OTA's ... Logan and Craig breakdown the key cross teaching that is occurring between the likes of Deebo Samuel and Mike Sainristil along with multiple other players along the offensive and defensive lines

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down Brian Robinson's game as compared to the overall running back landscape, explain exactly how different Kingsbury's offense is from Bieniemy's, and why centers are valued the way they are, and also tell some insane NFL workout/weight room stories. Find out all that and m...

The NFL has been known to undervalue running backs but one position that goes under the radar that nobody values correctly is center, which has fans asking "Why Aren't Centers Valued More In Draft/Free Agency?" ... Logan and Craig break down why centers are valued the way they are and also tell some insane NFL workout/weight room stories

Kliff Kingsbury's offense ran a ton of plays out of shotgun, which was rather drastically different from Eric Bieniemy, which has fans asking "Why Does Kliff Run So Many Plays Out of Shotgun and How Does His Offense Differ From Eric Bieniemy's?" ... Logan and Craig dive into the weeds on the various different alignments and formations, while also explaining exactly how different Kingsbury's offens...

The Commanders have arguably the best running back in the NFL in their division in Saquon Barkley, therefore the spotlight on the Commanders running back room has gotten rather large , which has fans asking "How Good is Brian Robinson & Does Having A Running QB Impact RB Success?" ... Logan and Craig break down how they view Brian Robinson's game as compared to the overall running back landsca...

From 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' ( Subscribe Here ): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans talk about whether or not Jayden Daniels will be immune to the dangerous "Sophomore Slump."

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Full Breakdown Of Commanders OTA's Phase 3 Day 1 in an action-packed episode of the pod. They breakdown what happens during the first 2 phases and why it's constructed that way, the absence of Terry McLaurin, Laremy Tunsil, and Marshon Lattimore, who stood out most to them, and which position groups are far deeper/shallower than they originally thought...

Day 1 of Phase 3 Of Commanders OTA's is in the rear view mirror with most of the Commanders returning and new players taking the field... Logan and Craig breakdown who stood out most to them and which position groups are far deeper/shallower than they originally thought

The biggest storyline to come out of Day 1 of Commanders Phase 3 of OTA's was the absence of Terry McLaurin, Laremy Tunsil, and Marshon Lattimore ... Logan and Craig give their initial takeaways of why this isn't a big deal for the likes of McLaurin and Tunsil, potential reasons why they are not attending OTA's, and why Lattimore's absence is a little more eye-opening

Commanders OTA's Phase 3 has begun, which brought up the question, "What exactly happens during the first 2 phases?" ... Logan and Craig breakdown what happens during the first 2 phases, why it's constructed that way, and why the media only begins to get access during phase 3

From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ): Matt Harmon and James Koh share some thoughts on the Commaners' slot position. Can Luke McCaffrey have a year two rise? Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-pictu...

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down if the Commanders tough strength of schedule will lead to fewer wins, what characteristics define an ideal WR2 for the Commanders, and potential reasons why Dominique Hampton didn't have a big special teams role. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Monday Edition...

Commanders 5th Round Pick Dominique Hampton played an extremely limited role on the team in 2024, mainly cause he was changing positions, which has fans asking "Why Didn't Dominique Hampton Have A Bigger Special Teams Role In 2024?" ... Logan and Craig break down the potential reasons why Hampton didn't have a big special teams role, why Tyler Owens and Colson Yankoff had bigger roles despite bein...

Terry McLaurin is clearly the WR1 in the present and for years to come, however some fans fail to see who is WR2 with names like Noah Brown, Michael Gallup, and Luke McCaffrey being thrown around, which has fans asking "What Characteristics Define An Ideal WR2?" ... Logan and Craig break down how modern NFL offenses don't necessarily have a defined WR2 like in Madden, how Zach Ertz and Deebo Samue...

The Commanders have a brutal schedule in 2025 coming off their incredible 2024 season, which has fans asking "Will Commanders Tough Strength Of Schedule Cause Fewer Wins In 2025 Than 2024?" ... Logan and Craig break down if the Commanders tough strength of schedule will lead to fewer wins, a potential "sophomore slump" for Jayden Daniels, and a variety of variables not going the team's way this up...

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Mike Golic Jr Interview & Tush Push Sticking Around/NFC East In-Season Hard Knocks Reaction & Breakdown in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down if they agree with the decision to keep the tush push and what they look forward to seeing when the Commanders appear on Hard Knocks , and Mike Golic hops on to discuss the Commanders of...

Our special guest Mike Golic Jr. returns to the Take Command Podcast ... Logan, Craig, and Mike discuss the Commanders offseason additions on the offensive line, his thoughts on Brandon Coleman and Josh Conerly, and whether or not it's a bad idea to spend a top pick on a guard