Take Command

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan take an in depth look at some of the decisions Ron Rivera made throughout the game and how the players on the field responded to them. Specifically, they give you an interesting play breakdown and try to answer the question of whether or not the Commanders should have gone for 2 at the end of regulation.  Enjoy!

Following a heartbreaking overtime loss for the Commanders to the Philadelphia Eagles -- despite Sam Howell's heroics -- Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen give their immediate reaction to the game. The guys take you through the offense and defense while hitting on the highs and lows of the matchup. 0:59 Game Takeaways 7:10 Forbes’ Performance 21:45 Do you go for 2?  28:30 A Big Day For Sam Howell En...

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan get you ready for the Commanders’ Sunday matchup against the Eagles. The guys kick things off by looking at how the Washington offense matches up with the stacked Philadelphia defense. After going through the Eagles’ defensive line and how the Commanders can try to combat it, the pair turn their attention to Sam Howell and discuss how he can be effe...

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan kick off their pregame analysis for the Commanders’ matchup against the Eagles. The two start things off by looking at the Commanders Offense and discuss how it can be effective against a strong Eagles defense. After breaking down Philadelphia’s strong defensive line, the pair discuss EB’s playcalling and what they hope to see on Sunday.  Enjoy! 

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan turn their attention to Sam Howell and discuss how he can be effective against the powerhouse Eagles defense on Sunday. Afterwards, the guys discuss Philadelphia’s depth on defense and how shifting personnel could affect Washington. To cap things off, the two look at the skill position matchups. Enjoy! 

On this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the matchup between the Commanders defense and the Eagles offense. The guys kick things off by discussing Jalen Hurts and how lethal he has been through three games thanks to his stout offensive line. Afterwards, Logan gives his key to the game, and the pair discuss how the Commanders can execute it effectively.  Enjoy! 

On this episode of Take 5, Logan and Craig share some of their favorite stories from Philadelphia ahead of the Commanders’ matchup with the Eagles.  Enjoy!

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the film from the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to the Bills. The guys open things up with an examination of the offensive line- which gave up 9 sacks to Buffalo on Sunday. Afterwards, they shift to look at the entire offense to judge the performances of Sam Howell and his skill players. Finally, to wrap things up, the pair dive into the defense....

On this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan open things up by looking at the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to Buffalo from a bird's-eye view, highlighting the youth of this Washington team. Afterwards, the two get into the film, beginning with the Commanders' offensive line. The guys break down the Bills’ 9 sacks and try to analyze the O-line’s performance as a whole. Enjoy!

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan analyze the offense’s performance as a whole in the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to the Bills. The guys open things up with EB’s pass heavy playcalling, despite Sam Howell’s multiple interceptions. Afterwards, the pair touch on the skill positions and their lack of success on the day. Enjoy!

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the defense’s film from Washington’s 37-3 loss to Buffalo. The pair kick things off by looking at Chase Young’s performance and try to assess whether he gave 100% effort on Sunday. Afterwards, the guys discuss Buffalo’s “explosive plays,” and whether it was more on Josh Allen being great or the defense falling short. To wrap things up, Lo...

On this episode of Take Command, Logan shares a story from playing with Peyton Manning! Enjoy!

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan give their instant reactions to the Commanders’ 37-3 loss to the Bills. The guys open things up by discussing the defense, and how they fell short while trying to contain Josh Allen and the Buffalo offense. Afterwards, the two examine the offense and how they failed to create momentum through the four quarters of play. Specifically, they take a look...

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan preview the Commanders’ Week 3 matchup against the Bills. The two open things up by looking at the Commanders defense and versus the Bills offense and do a deep dive into the superstar who is Josh Allen. Then, the guys get into how the Commanders offense matches up against the Bills defense and try to answer the question of whether the Bills have th...

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the Commanders’ Week 3 matchup with the Bills! The pair kicks things off by looking at how the Washington defense matches up with the Buffalo offense. Specifically, the two take an in-depth look at Josh Allen and his performance throughout the first two weeks of the season.  Enjoy!

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan look at how the Bills defense matches up against the Commanders offense. The two ponder the question of whether Buffalo has the best second level in the NFL, and discuss how strong the group has looked through two games.   Enjoy!

In this segment of Take Command, Sal Capaccio joins the pod! Sal is a beat reporter for the Bills and a co-host of It’s Always Gameday in Buffalo. Ahead of Sunday’s game Craig, Logan, and him take a look at the matchup between the Commanders and the Bills starting with a general overview and then diving into both the offense and defense. Afterwards, the guys swap stories and discuss the potential...

From 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' ( subscribe here ): Matt Bove is joined by Craig Hoffman of the 'Take Command' podcast to get the scoop on all things Commanders ahead of the Bills' Week 3 matchup.

On this episode of Take 5, Craig and Logan share stories from their experiences in Buffalo. To begin, Logan shares a story from the preseason in Buffalo, where he watched Alfred Morris steal the spotlight. Craig, on the other hand, tells a story from his friendship with Lorenzo Alexander and a special meal they shared at a local Italian restaurant.  Enjoy! 

On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan hit the film room to break down Sunday’s game between the Commanders and the Broncos. The guys open things up with a game overview- looking at the game from “30,000 feet.” Afterwards, they crack into Sam Howell’s performance before looking at the receivers, running backs, and EB’s play calling. Then, the two dive into the defense and how the group p...

On this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan crack into the Denver vs. Washington film breakdown by looking at the offense. First, the pair takes a birds-eye view, looking at the team’s performance as a whole. Afterwards, the guys begin their analysis of Sam Howell’s showing, discussing how he looked on Sunday and could improve moving forward.   Enjoy!

In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan continue their analysis of Sam Howell’s performance on Sunday vs. Denver. After looking at the film, the guys “praise” the strongest aspects of his performance- highlighting some of his best traits through the four quarters of play. Afterwards, the two analyze the rest of the offensive group and EB’s run heavy play calling. Enjoy!

In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the defense. Using the game film, the pair talk about both the highs and lows from Sunday's performance - breaking down how the unit improved significantly over four quarters of play. With the return of Chase Young to the Commanders lineup, the guys shed light on how he impacted the team, and how it could shape the group moving forward.  E...

On this episode of Take 5, Craig and Logan break down the Commanders screen pass success in the team’s Week 2 matchup against the Broncos. While the play was anticipated to be a focal point of the offense throughout preseason, Washington struggled to successfully use it in Week 1. However, as the pair acknowledge, the win over Denver tells a different story. Enjoy!

For the first time since 2011, the Commanders are 2-0! On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan give their instant reaction to Washington’s 35-33 victory over Denver. The guys kick things off by recapping the leadership Sam Howell showed and his performance as a whole. Afterwards, they touch on the hit against Logan Thomas, and give their opinions on how the situation should be handled. Fo...