Doc Walker is in on Burgundy and Gold Today and welcomes on David Aldridge to break down Washington’s 34-27 loss to the Falcons. Aldridge says the defense simply isn’t taking the ball away at a high enough clip — and that must change. They also discuss why the Commanders need to lean more on the run game, especially as the team battles injuries and awaits Terry McLaurin’s return, with the current roster lacking the weapons to fully open up the passing playbook.

Doc Walker welcomes on Lynnell Willingham to Burgundy and Gold Today for the latest news and notes from Commanders practice. Lynnell, who was boots on the ground out at the park, shares what he heard from defensive players after Sunday’s poor performance. He says the guys took accountability and showed an unwavering confidence as they look to bounce back this week.

Doc Walker is in today for Burgundy and Gold Today and he opens the show reacting to Washington’s 27-34 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Doc questions the Commanders’ identity and doesn’t hold back when it comes to holding players accountable after the defense’s poor showing on Sunday.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders Sign Robbie Chosen to P-Squad, Evaluating Adam Peters + Calls

42:37 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Fred Smoot Joins the Show + Calls on Grades for Adam Peters

1:23:46 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Nell’s Super Six-Pack, Contender or Pretender + Around the NFL w/ Shawn Syed

Hour 1

1:12 - Commanders Add WR Robbie Chosen, WR Room Still a Concern

10:50 - Evaluating Adam Peters: Drafter, Free Agent Signer, or Trader?

24:42 - Grading Adam Peters: 20 Months Into His Commanders Tenure

31:42 - Calls: What Grade Are You Giving Adam Peters?

Hour 2

1:12 - Calls: What Grade Are You Giving Adam Peters?

23:56 - Fred Smoot on Commanders’ Defensive Struggles and Secondary Woes

Hour 3

1:12 - Nell's Super Six-Pack + NFL Power Rankings: Where Do the Commanders Ranks?

15:23 - Around the NFL: Contender or Pretender

24:44 - Shawn Syed Goes Around the NFL

Lynnell is back with his Super Six-Pack, ranking his top six NFL teams following Week 4.

Lynnell welcomes on former Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot to break down what’s gone wrong in the Commanders’ defensive backfield, as the unit has surrendered 515 yards against offenses using motion in their two losses — including 328 against the Falcons. Smoot explains the mentality of a player when these miscues happen, the key differences in Washington’s defensive plan against the Packers versus the Falcons, and whether the scheme needs to be simplified. They also assess how the pass rush performed and Smoot shares his evaluation of Mikey and Quan Martin.

Lynnell and Anthony take a step back and evaluate Adam Peters’ tenure as Commanders GM after a year and eight months on the job. They break down his draft picks, free agent signings, trades, and overall team-building philosophy before giving him a grade for his performance so far.