Craig welcomes ESPN 49ers beat reporter Nick Wagoner to break down the blockbuster trade sending Deebo Samuel to the Commanders for a fifth-round pick.

Wagoner explains why San Francisco made this move, what led to Deebo’s down year in 2024, and why he expects a potential bounce-back season in Washington. He also reassures fans that locker room concerns are a non-issue—Deebo should be a positive force in the Commanders’ culture.

Plus, Craig and Wagoner discuss the market value for two key 49ers defenders who could be available in free agency: Charvarius Ward and Talanoa Hufanga. Could Washington make a move for one of them next?

Craig welcomes ESPN 49ers beat reporter Nick Wagoner to break down the blockbuster trade sending Deebo Samuel to the Commanders for a fifth-round pick. Wagoner explains why San Francisco made this move, what led to Deebo’s down year in 2024, and why he expects a potential bounce-back season in Washington. He also reassures fans that locker room concerns are a non-issue—Deebo should be a positive force in the Commanders’ culture. Plus, Craig and Wagoner discuss the market value for two key 49ers defenders who could be available in free agency: Charvarius Ward and Talanoa Hufanga. Could Washington make a move for one of them next?

Nick Wagoner on Deebo Samuel Trade: Why It Happened & What’s Next

Craig Hoffman offers thoughtful sports commentary and himself on being smart and having a conscious while still having a really good time on the air. Craig has covered Washington’s NFL team on the beat and has worked as a fixture in the DC Sports Community for over 7 years.
Craig is joined by a who's who of players, coaches, owners, and experts as well as a rotating cast of sports media friends from across the DMV and across the country.
For more from Craig, follow him on Twitter @hoffmanshow. Also be sure to check out the Take Command podcast available Mondays and Thursdays where he’s joined by former Washington Tight End Logan Paulson.

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Craig Hoffman offers thoughtful sports commentary and himself on being smart and having a conscious while still having a really good time on the air. Craig has covered Washington’s NFL team on the beat and has worked as a fixture in the DC Sports Community for over 7 years. Craig is joined by a who's who of players, coaches, owners, and experts as well as a rotating cast of sports media friends from across the DMV and across the country. For more from Craig, follow him on Twitter @hoffmanshow. Also be sure to check out the Take Command podcast available Mondays and Thursdays where he’s joined by former Washington Tight End Logan Paulson.

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