District Divided

The Washington Commanders… may not be the Washington Commanders? The team ran into trademark issues around the name “Commanders”, something we, as fans, were assured would not happen. Now that it has happened, is there a chance the name changes? How big is this issue? Amit and KDot dive in and discuss the details of the snag and the likelihood of a name change.

Dan and Tanya Snyder have agreed to sell the Washington Commanders franchise to Josh Harris and his group of investors! However, no league vote will take place at league meetings in Minnesota this coming week. Why? Despite everything being signed, there is still a vetting process to go through. There are 12 people to vet before this sale can become official!

The Washington Commanders have now gone through the transactional part of the offseason, re-signing DT Daron Payne, signing new players like LB Cody Barton, G Andrew Wylie and C Nick Gates, and then going through the NFL Draft, highlighted by 1st round pick CB Emmanuel Forbes. The big question now is: How did we do? Did we do enough to be competitive this coming season? KDot and Amit provide their answers, and even look beyond this season.

The Washington Commanders selected Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State with the 16th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He is an absolute ballhawk, with 14 INTs in his collegiate career and 6 career pick 6s. Simply put, Emmanuel Forbes has elite instincts and a nose for the football. At just 166 pounds, is there concern over his size in an NFL where it feels like every other WR is built like AJ Brown?

The NFL Draft is less than a week away! The Washington Commanders have 8 picks in the draft, and 3 picks in the top 100.

Dan Snyder has agreed, in principle, to sell the Washington Commanders franchise to Josh Harris, Mitchell Rales and Magic Johnson for the sum of $6.05 billion! This is a joyous and momentous day for Commanders fans that are here, and ones that will now be returning after many, many years. Can we finally fully celebrate? Amit and KDot determine whether to officially declare victory.

TIMECODES

0:00 Intro

1:43 Commanders Sale In Principle

19:34 Kyle Kuzma vs Spencer Dinwiddie

33:50 Comment Mailbag

39:35 AFTER THE POD

The Washington Commanders sale continues to push forward with another update.  Magic Johnson was on the Today Show earlier this week and was asked about the Commanders and he did admit that the bid is in!  He, Josh Harris, and their group now wait to see what Dan Snyder says.  Can Jeff Bezos still slip in and put in a winning bid?  KDot and Amit discuss all parties, including Steve Apostolopoulos.  

Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network put out a mock draft recently that has the Washington Commanders taking Tight End out of Utah, Dalton Kincaid.  He is actually taken 13 spots higher than KDot’s #1 ranked TE, Michael Mayer out of Notre Dame.  What do KDot and Amit think of this pick?  Would they be happy if this is the direction the Commanders went?  Who would they take instead?

Women’s college basketball scored HUGE ratings and had plenty of drama discussed after LSU beat Iowa 102-85 in the championship game.  Baltimore native Angel Reese, in the seconds before winning, had some things to say and do to Caitlin Clark and some people loved it, some people hated it.  KDot and Amit discuss their thoughts on it, including their reaction to Dr. Jill Biden inviting BOTH LSU and Iowa to the White House.

The Comment Mailbag features 3 comments, 2 from Bloodklot and 1 from ViNdOh.  Thank you both for the comments!  We really appreciate them.

AFTER THE POD features one of the craziest stories you will ever hear from our very own KDot.  It involves a helicopter, running from the cops, and a Denny’s.

TIMECODES

0:00 Intro

3:12 Magic Johnson Bid

11:44 Commanders Mock Draft

23:09 Angel Reese Caitlin Clark

40:54 Comment Mailbag

45:24 AFTER THE POD

The Washington Commanders had some sales news updates this past week!  Josh Harris, Magic Johnson, and Mitchell Rales have submitted a $6 billion bid, as has Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos.  So we have 2 bidders for the team at Dan Snyder’s requested asking price.  The finish line is closer and closer to being reached!  Will he sell to one of these two groups?  

The 1st round of the NFL Draft is on April 27th, and the Washington Commanders have pick 16 overall for the 2nd straight year.  What position should they look to address with the pick?  KDot and Amit have differing opinions on what to do here.

The Comment Mailbag has 1 comment from OG tonyp56!  Thank you for the comment, Tony!  

AFTER THE POD discusses the Wizards, the Georgetown Hoyas and if Lamar Jackson is a top 3 QB.  As always (these days), the conversation around artificial intelligence continues.

TIMECODES

0:00 Intro

2:11 Commanders Sales Update

12:54 Pick 16 Overall

32:39 Comment Mailbag

39:34 AFTER THE POD

The Washington Commanders have made a number of offseason additions to the team, and we break it all down for you from Andrew Wylie, new starting RT for the Commanders, to waiver pickup Cam Dantzler, CB, from the Minnesota Vikings.  Jacoby Brissett, Cody Barton, Nick Gates, and others are all talked about in this show.  We also bid farewell to Taylor Heinicke, Cole Holcomb (superstar) and Wes Schweitzer.  Thank you guys for all that you did for our franchise.

The NFC East had a number of high profile moves, with the New York Giants acquiring star TE Darren Waller from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 3rd round pick, and the Dallas Cowboys acquiring CB Stephon Gilmore for a late round pick from the Indianapolis Colts.  Which of these moves is scarier?  What about the Philadelphia Eagles?  Is the NFC East the best division in football?

Dan Snyder, current owner of the Washington Commanders, has cleared out his things from team facilities and his yacht is in Monaco.  What does it all mean?  When will this sale happen?

The Comment Mailbag features 5 comments this week.  Thank you all for the comments!  We greatly appreciate them.

AFTER THE POD is all about Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT.  What is it and how does it work?

TIMECODES

0:00 Intro

1:50 Commanders Offseason Moves

24:44 NFC East Offseason Moves

32:35 Dan Snyder Update

39:59 Comment Mailbag

53:24 AFTER THE POD

Dan Snyder, current owner of the Washington Commanders, has found himself in more headlines once again. This time, there’s a secret $55 million loan that took place without his prior ownership team knowing about, and he’s asking for indemnification if he sells the team. Owners are outraged. Will they vote him out? Will Dan Snyder sell at all? Or is this all just a whole bunch of nothing? Amit and KDot break down the ESPN and Washington Post articles, and explain what is going on.

On to the actual Commanders football personnel, the team franchise tagged Daron Payne, meaning he has a 1 year, $18.9 million offer on the table from the team. However, Payne will be looking for more guaranteed money and a longer term deal. Will we get one done? The deadline is July 15. Additionally, it is a non-exclusive tag, which means that other NFL teams can come in with an offer for Daron Payne. Should he accept and the Commanders choose not to match, the team would receive 2 first round draft picks.

The Comment Mailbag features 2 comments from this past episode. Thank you for the comments! We appreciate them as always.

AFTER THE POD discusses sports gambling, how it relates to being a 21 year old alcoholic and further attempts by KDot to pain Amit as said 21 year old alcoholic.

TIMECODES

0:00 Intro

2:08 Dan Snyder Shenanigans

24:16 Daron Payne Franchise Tag

34:58 Comment Mailbag

42:45 AFTER THE POD