Lynnell breaks down Adam Peters’ regime as Commanders GM and examines the three sides of his roster building — the drafter, the free agent signer, and the trader. He goes through the players Peters has brought in, who’s been a hit so far, and who still has the jury out on them.

The Commanders have added veteran WR Robbie Chosen to their practice squad, but Lynnell isn’t convinced it will change much. He says Washington’s passing game will continue to lack impact without Terry McLaurin and believes the team simply doesn’t have the receivers to consistently win quick.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders Defensive Struggles Magnified, Defending Joe Whitt Jr. + Calls

45:38 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Should DQ Call Defense, David Harrison Joins the Show + Calls

1:29:41 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Nell’s Super Six-Pack, Around the NFL w/ JP Acosta + Lynnell Says to Relax

Hour 1

1:12 - Lynnell: Commanders Defense Must Look in the Mirror After Loss to Falcons

16:09 - Lynnell Defends Joe Whitt Jr., Puts Blame on Players

34:22 - Calls: How Do the Commanders Go About Fixing This Defense?

Hour 2

1:12 - Calls: What Do You Think Is the Biggest Thing Plaguing This Defensive Unit?

11:49 - Calls: Should DQ Take Over Play-Calling Duties?

20:40 - David Harrison on Commanders’ Accountability and Defensive Issues

Hour 3

1:12 - Revisiting Nell’s Super Six-Pack from Week 4 Against the Falcons

20:10 - JP Acosta on Commanders’ Defensive Struggles and NFL Week 4 Takeaways

34:30 - Lynnell Tells Everyone to Relax

Lynnell welcomes on CBS Sports HQ’s JP Acosta to go around the NFL, starting with a deep dive into the Commanders’ defensive issues. The two discuss Washington’s inability to defend motion plays and whether the problems are more about personnel or scheme. JP then shifts to the league-wide picture, sharing his biggest takeaway from Week 4 — that the Baltimore Ravens look like they could be in real trouble.

Lynnell circles back to his Super Six-Pack from Friday — the six Commanders who had the spotlight on them in the Week 4 matchup against the Falcons. He evaluates how each player performed in Sunday’s 34-27 loss, breaking down who stepped up, who struggled, and who surprised him.

Lynnell welcomes on David Harrison of the LockedOn Commanders Podcast to get a read on the vibe inside the Commanders’ locker room following the loss. David shares that many players were taking accountability, but he and Lynnell dive into what they see as the biggest issues on defense — from lack of adjustments to struggling in hostile road environments. They also touch on the Commanders’ running back situation, whether Washington should’ve stuck to the ground game, and David gives his gut feel on if Jayden Daniels will return this week against the Chargers.

After Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. caught a lot of criticism for the team’s defensive struggles in Sunday’s loss, Lynnell pushes back on the narrative. While acknowledging Whitt deserves some of the blame, Lynnell argues the bigger issue lies with the players — from missed tackles to blown coverages to a lack of energy flying to the football.