Take Command

The San Francisco 49ers have built a perennial contender with Kyle Shanahan at the helm. As the Commanders embark on their rebuild, can Josh Harris hire the right man and follow suit? Craig Hoffman and former Shanahan player Logan Paulsen discuss how Kyle and the 9ers have built their team as the two teams prepare to clash this weekend at FedEx Field.

While the 49ers roster is arguably the best in the NFL, their coaching staff is what's made them a perennial contender. Logan Paulsen lends his insight into Kyle Shanahan's methods and chats with Craig Hoffman about why it's essential Washington starts their rebuild with a focus on building an outstanding staff.

The Commanders rebuild will need what the San Francisco 49ers have - a roster full of blue chip players and a quarterback to make it all work. Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen dive into how San Fran did it, and what Washington will need to do to copy it.

Can the Commanders compete with the NFC best 49ers on Sunday? If yes, how so? Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen discuss.

Sam Howell's season spiraled out of control, culminating with his second straight benching against the New York Jets. Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen break down why going to Jacoby Brissett is the right decision for Ron Rivera, and why it certainly isn't all Howell's fault.

**this episode was recorded before Rivera announced Brissett would be the Week 17 starter for Washington against San Francisco**

The Commanders first half against the Jets was as bad of a half of football as most observers have ever seen. Logan Paulsen shares his high level thoughts with Craig Hoffman upon returning from Christmas vacation from the special teams nightmare to the offense's FUBAR'd play.

The Commanders quarterback situation is somehow both complicated and simple. Jacoby Brissett and Sam Howell showed completely different results in back-to-back games and now Ron Rivera has a decision to make. What led to this point and where should he go?

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen discuss in depth, and why benching Howell now could be the best thing for him.

**this episode was recorded before Rivera announced Brissett as the starter for Week 17**

The Commanders defense nearly pitched a shutout in the second half against the Jets, but the inability to get a key stop cost them the win. Plus, why has Emmanuel Forbes been on the bench as Benjamin St. Juste struggles? Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen break it down.

The Commanders lost to the Jets in heartbreaking fashion again, but more importantly it was another horror show for Sam Howell. The young quarterback was benched for the second straight game and watched Jacoby Brissett lead a second half comeback yet again.

Craig Hoffman and guest co-host Mark Bullock discuss what the Commanders should do from here at the quarterback position.