Hour 1 begins with Chris Russell returning to the mic and briefly explaining his recent absence due to attending a funeral before shifting back into the day’s football headlines. The conversation moves to the Cowboys working toward hiring an Eagles assistant coach, with Russell reacting to what the move could mean for Dallas and the NFC East landscape. From there, attention turns squarely to Washington as Russell evaluates the Commanders’ options for defensive coordinator, discussing what type of hire best fits the roster and long-term direction. The hour wraps with Russell addressing reports involving Mike McDaniel, clarifying that the Commanders never interviewed him and offering his theory on how those reports surfaced in the first place.