Lynnell Willingham reacts to the breaking news of the day: the Washington Commanders have locked up star wideout Terry McLaurin on a three-year contract extension worth up to $96 million. The deal, finalized Monday, includes a $30 million signing bonus and $32 million annually, making McLaurin one of the NFL’s highest-paid receivers. Lynnell breaks down why he’s thrilled the tense standoff is finally over—after minicamp absences and even a trade request—and what this extension means for the Commanders’ offense moving forward.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Last Practice of Commanders Camp, Stock Report + RB by Committee or Feature Back

43:38 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Who Will Be Team’s Leading Rusher + Logan Paulsen Joins the Show

1:30:07 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - What Does Regression Look Like for the Commanders and Is It Being Overblown?

Hour 1

1:12 - Last Day of Training Camp + Terry McLaurin Watched Practice Today

14:11 - Commanders Training Camp: Stock Up, Stock Down

22:15 - Calls: Most Excited to See + Most Disappointing Coming Out of Training Camp

33:06 - Commanders RB Room: Game Plan Over Feature Back

Hour 2

1:12 - Who Will Be the Commanders Leading Rusher This Season?

11:52 - Logan Paulsen Breaks Down Commanders Preseason Game 2

29:04 - Calls: Who Will Be the Commanders Leading Rusher This Season?

Hour 3

1:12 - Lynnell Pushes Back on ESPN’s Commanders Regression Take

9:38 - Lynnell Says Commanders Regression Potential is Being Overblown

19:18 - Calls: Is the Commanders Regression Potential Being Overblown?

ESPN lists the Commanders as one of five teams most likely to regress this season, but Lynnell Willingham isn’t buying it. While critics point to Washington’s 9-4 record in one-score games last year as a sign of “luck,” Lynnell argues it was the result of consistent preparation. The Commanders made situational football a priority in 2023, and as shown in today’s final training camp practice, they continue to emphasize it heading into this season.

Lynnell Willingham is joined by former Washington Tight End Logan Paulsen to share his biggest takeaways from the Commanders’ second preseason matchup against the Bengals. They highlight the standouts on both the offensive and defensive lines, evaluate how the wide receiver group performed, and spotlight a few down-the-roster players who flashed in the game.

After reports of the Commanders shopping Brian Robinson, Lynnell shares his outlook on how the running back situation will unfold. Instead of relying on a traditional feature back, he believes Washington should tailor its rushing attack to be game plan specific. Lynnell also emphasizes that the true key to the run game’s success will be the depth and health of the offensive line.

With today marking the final practice of Commanders Training Camp, Lynnell takes a step back and evaluates the full body of work. He breaks down which players’ stock is on the rise and whose stock has taken a hit based on their performances throughout camp.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Dan Quinn Snaps at Questions About Terry, Roster Projection 1.0 + Positional Group Rankings

43:26 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Best and Worst Commanders Position Groups, Candi Waller Joins the Show + John Wall Retires

1:28:45 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Latest on Terry McLaurin Hold-In, McLaurin to the Steelers + Graziano Joins the Show