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The Hoffman Show

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Craig Hoffman offers thoughtful sports commentary and himself on being smart and having a conscious while still having a really good time on the air. Craig has covered Washington’s NFL team on the beat and has worked as a fixture in the DC Sports Community for over 7 years. Craig is joined by a who's who of players, coaches, owners, and experts as well as a rotating cast of sports media friends from across the DMV and across the country. For more from Craig, follow him on Twitter @hoffmanshow. Also be sure to check out the Take Command podcast available Mondays and Thursdays where he’s joined...

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Jan 31, 2026

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Episodes

H3: Commanders Pick-6, Take Command + Real Things 11.08.2025

Hour 3 1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: How the Spotlighted Players Performed 20:27 - Take Command: Recap of the Defense’s Performance 36:34 - Real Things: Damon Amendolara

Commanders Pick-6: How the Spotlighted Players Performed 11.08.2025

Craig revisits the six players he highlighted on Friday’s “Commanders Pick-6” segment and breaks down how each one fared in the game. From standout performances to missed opportunities, Craig evaluates whether each player lived up to the pregame hype

Not My Beat: Terry Talks, DQ’s Player Appeal & Hampton’s Release with Michael Phillips 11.08.2025

Craig is joined by Michael Phillips of 910 The Fan in Richmond for today’s “Not My Beat.” They dig into the latest on Terry McLaurin’s contract negotiations, why veteran players are drawn to playing for Dan Quinn, Michael’s reaction to Washington parting ways with Dominique Hampton, and more insights from around the Commanders.

1st & 10: WR Woes, QB3 Battle & Roster Moves 11.08.2025

Craig wraps up his “1st and 10” takeaways from the Commanders’ latest game with his final seven observations. He discusses the wide receiver group’s continued struggles without Terry McLaurin, the QB3 competition between Sam Hartman and Josh Johnson, the release of Dominique Hampton, and more notes from an eventful matchup.

1st & 10: Sloppy Play, Starter Decisions & Special Teams Struggles 11.08.2025

Craig kicks off the show with his “1st and 10” — the 10 biggest takeaways from the Commanders’ latest game. In this first segment, he dives into three key points: why sloppy play is a bad sign, his reasoning for ultimately saying the starters should not have played, and how the special teams unit turned in an especially poor performance.

John Keim Recaps Commanders & Patriots Joint Practice | 'Take Command' 09.08.2025

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Our special guest John Keim of ESPN returns to the Take Command Podcast following Commanders & Patriots joint practice... Logan, Craig, and John breakdown the biggest takeaways from the practice and which receivers, running backs, and linebackers made a name for themselves going against non-Commander competitors To learn more about listener data and our privac...

Full Show - Friday 8 August 2025 08.08.2025
Hour 1: Finally, it's a Bugundy & Gold game day today! 08.08.2025

Hour 1: It's a Bugundy & Gold game day today! / What would Craig like to see from tonight's game? / JP Finlay checks in from Foxborough ahead of tonight's pre-season game against the Patriots

Hour 2: Around the NFL, Around the WNBA, and what can we expect from Ben Sinnott tonight? 08.08.2025

Hour 2: Will TE Ben Sinnott have a bigger role this year? / Around the WNBA and the Renaissance Festival is coming to Maryland / Around the NFL part 1: The AFC / Around the NFL part 2: The NFC

Hour 3: Pick 6, Take Command with Logan Paulsen, and Craig's Final Thoughts ahead of tonight's Commanders preseason game 08.08.2025

Hour 3: Pick 6 / Take Command with Logan Paulsen / Final Thoughts before tonight's Commanders preseason game!

Full Show - Thursday, August 7, 2025 07.08.2025

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Jeremy Fowler w/ Latest on Terry Contract, Travis Thomas Takeaways from Joint Practice + Aaliyah Edwards Traded Away 40:30 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Ben Standig’s Observations from Commanders Joint Practice + NRTC 1:23:06 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Hard Knocks Recap, Take Command + Real Things

H1: Jeremy Fowler w/ Latest on Terry Contract, Travis Thomas Takeaways from Joint Practice + Aaliyah Edwards Traded Away 07.08.2025

Hour 1 1:12 - Terry Talks Stall: $7M Gap in McLaurin’s Contract Negotiations 10:05 - ESPN Announces Agreements to Merge NFL Media 20:21 - Rookie Showdown: Jayden Daniels & Drake Maye Impress at Joint Practice 34:31 - Mystics Trade Aaliyah Edwards for Jacy Sheldon

H2: Ben Standig’s Observations from Commanders Joint Practice + NRTC 07.08.2025

Hour 2 1:12 - Missing McLaurin: WR Struggles, D-Line Wins & LB Battles with Ben Standig 19:56 - Never Read the Comments

H3: Hard Knocks Recap, Take Command + Real Things 07.08.2025

Hour 3 1:12 - Hard Knocks Episode 1 Recap 9:03 - Take Command: John Keim's Observations from Commanders Joint Practice 30:45 - Real Things: Jason Kelce + New York Giants

Never Read the Comments 07.08.2025

Craig braves the YouTube comments section, addressing some of the biggest items currently stirring the pot in Washington Commanders land. It's a candid response to fan reactions, controversies, and the pulse of Commanders Nation.

Missing McLaurin: WR Struggles, D-Line Wins & LB Battles with Ben Standig 07.08.2025

Craig welcomes Commanders beat reporter Ben Standig to share his biggest takeaway from the joint practice with the Patriots — and it starts with the noticeable absence of Terry McLaurin. They break down the receivers’ struggles, whether that impacts Terry’s contract leverage, and who could claim the WR4 spot. Ben also shares his observations on the defensive line’s strong performance and previews...

Rookie Showdown: Jayden Daniels & Drake Maye Impress at Joint Practice 07.08.2025

Craig is joined by Travis Thomas of NESN and WEEI in Boston to break down his biggest takeaways from the Commanders-Patriots joint practice. Travis highlights how impressive both Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye looked and why that’s a great sign for the future of each franchise. The two discuss the ceilings for both young QBs, and Travis explains why he thinks the Patriots could surprise people and...

Terry Talks Stall: $7M Gap in McLaurin’s Contract Negotiations 07.08.2025

Craig opens the show reacting to Jeremy Fowler’s latest report that the Commanders and Terry McLaurin’s camp are still about $7 million apart in contract negotiations. Craig breaks down what this means for Washington’s top wideout, what the hold-up says about the team’s approach, and whether fans should be concerned heading into the season.

Full Show - Wednesday, August 6, 2025 06.08.2025

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Commanders WRs Struggle Sans McLaurin, Secondary Concern Level + Calls 39:46 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Mitch Tischler LIVE from Commanders-Pats Joint Practice + Joel Corry on McLaurin Contract Negotiations 1:21:26 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Training Camp Pick-6, More Reaction to Joel Corry Comments + Real Things

H1: Commanders WRs Struggle Sans McLaurin, Secondary Concern Level + Calls 06.08.2025

Hour 1 1:12 - Commanders WRs Struggle Without McLaurin at Joint Practice vs Patriots 11:30 - Commanders Secondary Shows Cracks in Joint Practice vs Patriots 21:18 - David Aldridge Says It’s Time To Get This Terry McLaurin Deal Done

H2: Mitch Tischler LIVE from Commanders-Pats Joint Practice + Joel Corry on McLaurin Contract Negotiations 06.08.2025

Hour 2 1:12 -. Live from Patriots Camp: Mitch Tischler’s Commanders Joint Practice Takeaways 23:01 - Joel Corry Breaks Down the Terry McLaurin Contract Standoff

H3: Training Camp Pick-6, More Reaction to Joel Corry Comments + Real Things 06.08.2025

Hour 3 1:12 - Training Camp Pick-6: Things to Look for in Pats-Commanders Joint Practice 20:16 - Best of From Discussion with Joel Corry 29:06 - Real Things: Mike Vrabel + Mitch Tischler

Training Camp Pick-6: Things to Look for in Pats-Commanders Joint Practice 06.08.2025

Craig and Anthony revisit the six key things they said they’d be watching for during today’s joint practice between the Commanders and Patriots. From wide receiver performances without Terry McLaurin to the secondary's struggles and the trenches on both sides of the ball, they break down what delivered, what disappointed, and what it all means moving forward.

Joel Corry Breaks Down the Terry McLaurin Contract Standoff 06.08.2025

Craig welcomes on CBS Sports front office analyst Joel Corry to break down how the Terry McLaurin contract negotiations are playing out. Corry explains why he has a hard time seeing Terry sign for less than Tee Higgins, who landed top WR2 money. They also discuss whether McLaurin could command $60 million guaranteed like DK Metcalf, Terry’s reputation for being QB-proof, and whether his agent, Bud...

Live from Patriots Camp: Mitch Tischler’s Commanders Joint Practice Takeaways 06.08.2025

Craig welcomes on Mitch Tischler, co-host of the Beltway Football Podcast, live from New England to break down his biggest takeaways from the Commanders' joint practice with the Patriots. Tischler highlights standout rookie Josh Conerly Jr. and praises strong performances from Andrew Wylie and Laremy Tunsil. On defense, the line showed a new level of discipline, while the secondary struggled—possi...

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