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Commanders OTA's Phase 3 has begun, which brought up the question, "What exactly happens during the first 2 phases?" ... Logan and Craig breakdown what happens during the first 2 phases, why it's constructed that way, and why the media only begins to get access during phase 3

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Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down if the Commanders tough strength of schedule will lead to fewer wins, what characteristics define an ideal WR2 for the Commanders, and potential reasons why Dominique Hampton didn't have a big special teams role. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Monday Edition of Take Command!

0:00 - Will Commanders Tough Strength Of Schedule Cause Fewer Wins In 2025 Than 2024?

25:12 - What Characteristics Define An Ideal WR2?

43:33 - Why Didn't Dominique Hampton Have A Bigger Special Teams Role In 2024?

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Commanders 5th Round Pick Dominique Hampton played an extremely limited role on the team in 2024, mainly cause he was changing positions, which has fans asking "Why Didn't Dominique Hampton Have A Bigger Special Teams Role In 2024?" ... Logan and Craig break down the potential reasons why Hampton didn't have a big special teams role, why Tyler Owens and Colson Yankoff had bigger roles despite being undrafted, and the role the special teams coordinator plays in those decisions

Terry McLaurin is clearly the WR1 in the present and for years to come, however some fans fail to see who is WR2 with names like Noah Brown, Michael Gallup, and Luke McCaffrey being thrown around, which has fans asking "What Characteristics Define An Ideal WR2?" ... Logan and Craig break down how modern NFL offenses don't necessarily have a defined WR2 like in Madden, how Zach Ertz and Deebo Samuel fit into this equation, and what Luke McCaffrey needs to do to enter the equation

The Commanders have a brutal schedule in 2025 coming off their incredible 2024 season, which has fans asking "Will Commanders Tough Strength Of Schedule Cause Fewer Wins In 2025 Than 2024?" ... Logan and Craig break down if the Commanders tough strength of schedule will lead to fewer wins, a potential "sophomore slump" for Jayden Daniels, and a variety of variables not going the team's way this upcoming season

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the Mike Golic Jr Interview & Tush Push Sticking Around/NFC East In-Season Hard Knocks Reaction & Breakdown in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down if they agree with the decision to keep the tush push and what they look forward to seeing when the Commanders appear on Hard Knocks , and Mike Golic hops on to discuss the Commanders offseason additions on the offensive line, his thoughts on Brandon Coleman and Josh Conerly, and whether or not it's a bad idea to spend a top pick on a guard. Find out all that and more on this Mike Golic Jr/Tush Push/Hard Knocks Edition of Take Command!

0:00 - Instant Reaction To The Tush Push Sticking Around & NFC East Being Featured On In-Season Hard Knocks

13:13 - Mike Golic Jr On Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly, Laremy Tunsil, & Spending Capital On Interior Lineman

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Our special guest Mike Golic Jr. returns to the Take Command Podcast ... Logan, Craig, and Mike discuss the Commanders offseason additions on the offensive line, his thoughts on Brandon Coleman and Josh Conerly, and whether or not it's a bad idea to spend a top pick on a guard

The NFL owners have decided against banning the tush push and the NFC East will be featuring on NFL's in-season Hard Knocks ... Logan and Craig break it all down and give their opinions on whether they agree with the decision to keep the tush push and what they look forward to seeing when the Commanders appear on Hard Knocks

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They break down if a coach having a prior relationship with free agent signings helps accelerate a roster build, which non-football athletes would make the easiest transition to the NFL, and if Chris Paul has a chance to start at guard in 2025. Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Tuesday Edition of Take Command!

0:00 - How Much Can A Coach's Familiarity With A Veteran Free Agent Signing Help Accelerate A Roster Build?

17:50 - Which Non-Football Athletes Would Make The Easiest Transition To The NFL?

37:00 - Can Chris Paul Emerge As A Starter At Guards For The Commanders In 2025?

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