The Hoffman Show

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...

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.

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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