The Hoffman Show

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): 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...

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Notable Vets Skip OTAs, Craig’s Notebook + Commanders WR Jaylin Lane Joins the Show 37:13 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, Mike Rizzo Responds to Ken Rosenthal + Pacers Take 3-1 Lead in ECF 1:21:15 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6, Commanders Minority Owner Mark Ein Joins the Show + Real Things

Hour 3 1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: Biggest Takeaways from Commanders OTAs 19:13 - Mark Ein Talks Commanders Ownership & Citi Open Revival 32:48 - Real Things: Washington Mystics Players

Mark Ein's one of DC's most successful businessmen. The Commanders minority partner joined childhood friend Josh Harris in purchasing the team in 2023, and has helped turn it around in the years since. He talks about all the things they're working on, and why he never had a doubt they could do it. Plus, Ein talks about how he's flipped the Mubadala Citi Open from a struggling tennis tournament int...

Craig reacts to the six biggest storylines coming out of Day 1 of Phase 3 of Commanders OTAs, where Dan Quinn, Kliff Kingsbury, and Jayden Daniels all addressed the media. Topics include reactions to key veterans like Terry McLaurin, Marshon Lattimore, and Laremy Tunsil not being present, Jayden Daniels revealing that he's bulked up physically heading into his rookie campaign, and what Kingsbury a...

Hour 2 1:12 - OTA Takeaways with Mitch Tischler 23:35 - Mike Rizzo Responds on Sports Junkies to Ken Rosenthal 35:25 - Pacers Take Commanding 3-1 Lead in ECF

Craig welcomes on Mitch Tischler, co-host of the Beltway Football Podcast, to break down Day 1 of Phase 3 of Commanders OTAs. Mitch shares his thoughts on the absences of Laremy Tunsil, Terry McLaurin, and Marshon Lattimore—calling Lattimore's absence the most disappointing, even with workouts being voluntary. He also highlights Mikey Sainristil's strong showing at slot corner and discusses the of...

Hour 1 1:12 - Notable No-Shows: Contract Watch Begins at OTAs 10:20 - OTA Observations: Trey Amos Shines & Jayden Daniels Year 2 Watch Begins 21:41 - Tonight Mystics Host Fever, Caitlin Clark (OUT with Quad Strain) 30:41 - Jaylin Lane 1-on-1: From MTSU to the NF

Craig catches up with Commanders rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane following Day 1 of Phase 3 of OTAs. Lane discusses how the first full team practice went, how the tempo compared to rookie minicamp, and his journey from Middle Tennessee State to Virginia Tech. He also shares what it was like playing for his father, when he realized he could compete at a higher level, and his early impressions of t...

Craig opens the show with his observations from Day 1 of Phase 3 of Commanders OTAs, pointing out the key absences of Terry McLaurin, Marshon Lattimore, and Laremy Tunsil. While all three are missing from a voluntary session, Craig dives into why their absences may be contract-related and whether fans should be concerned moving forward.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): 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 vari...

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - OKC Takes 3-1 Lead + Should Late Game Fouls Be Banned? 37:08 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Commanders Schedule Strength Questions + Weekend in Review 1:21:18 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - 100 Days Until NFL Kickoff, Knicks-Pacers Game 4 Preview + Real Things

Hour 3 1:12 - The Race to 100: NFL Milestones to Watch 11:02 - Storytime: Anthony’s Epic Fail Trying to Prank Craig 20:02 - Knicks-Pacers Game 4 Preview 30:37 - Real Things: Charles Barkley + Aliyah Boston

With exactly 100 days until the NFL season kicks off, Craig and Anthony have some fun with the number 100! The duo predicts which players will be the first to hit major statistical milestones this season—including the first quarterback to complete 100 passes, the first running back to rack up 100 touches, the first wideout to notch 100 catches, and the first defensive star to record 100 tackles. L...

Hour 2 1:12 - Take Command: Will Schedule Strength Cause Commanders to Lose More Games? 26:15 - Walking the Tightrope: Can the Commanders Handle a Tougher 2025 Schedule? 37:26 - Weekend in Review

Craig and Anthony discuss whether the Commanders can sustain success in 2025 with a significantly tougher schedule on the horizon. After a 2024 season built on thin margins, clutch wins, and high-variance situations, the guys debate whether Washington is built to withstand regression and rise to the occasion—or if their luck might run out.

Hour 1 1:12 - Thunder Strike Again: OKC One Win from the Finals 11:12 - Ban the Bailout? Intentional Fouls in Final Seconds 21:40 - Calls: Should NBA Ban Fouling While Leading By 3?

After watching the Oklahoma City Thunder use intentional fouling to close out their Game 4 win over the Timberwolves, Craig and Anthony debate whether the NBA should consider a rule to prevent teams from intentionally fouling in the final seconds of a game. Is it a smart strategy or bad for the product? Should the league step in to preserve exciting finishes, or is this just smart basketball? The...

The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, The Kevin Sheehan Show, The Chris Russell Show and The Hoffman Show all weigh in on the Tush Push vote this past week

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Will Thunder Sweep T’Wolves? + Do Commanders Need to Upgrade RB Room? 37:31 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat + Should Josh Conerly Jr. Play Guard? 1:21:14 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Is Terry a Top 10 WR? Knicks-Pacers Preview + Real Things

Hour 3 1:12 - Top 10 Debate: Is Terry McLaurin Really That Guy? 14:46 - Who Are the Top 10 Wide Receivers in the NFL? 21:19 - Knicks-Pacers ECF Game 2 Preview 30:43 - Real Things: Dan Quinn + Shane Battier

Lynnell crashes the show to debate whether Terry McLaurin is a top 10 wide receiver in the NFL. After a recent conversation with Trevor Sikkema, Lynnell acknowledges there's a strong case for Terry—but ultimately doesn’t put him in the top 10. Craig pushes back, arguing that McLaurin is top 10, pointing out that players like Mike Evans and Garrett Wilson—whom Lynnell ranks ahead—won’t command the...

Hour 2 1:12 - Commanders Check-In with Ben Standig: OTA Expectations, Free Agency, and Hard Knocks Hype 22:44 - Take Command: Can Josh Conerly Jr. Play Guard

Craig welcomes Ben Standig of The Athletic to dive into Terry McLaurin’s absence from practice this week — is it a big deal or not? They also preview what to watch for during Commanders OTAs next week and explore whether year two under Dan Quinn will bring noticeable change. Plus, they discuss whether Washington might make more moves in free agency, particularly at edge rusher. To wrap it up, Crai...

Hour 1 1:12 - Thunderstruck: Are the Timberwolves on the Brink of Being Swept? 9:50 - Should the Timberwolves Consider Benching Rudy Gobert? 21:25 - Running Back Reality Check: Do the Commanders Need an Upgrade?