The Chris Russell Show

With Alex Ovechkin entering his 22nd NHL season and approaching his 41st birthday, Chris Russell says there would normally be plenty to discuss about what could be the final season of Ovi’s legendary career. But after Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video for Russia’s United Russia party, Chris believes questions about the ad and Ovechkin’s longstanding ties to Vladimir Putin could dominate his media availability at Capitals Media Day.

It’s JD5 @ 5 — five stories at 5pm that aren’t getting the love and time they deserve. Jayden Daniels talks with JP Finlay about getting the anxiety of his first game out of the way after missing time last season; James Franklin’s bizarre joke with a reporter goes viral; Dabo Swinney reacts to being named one of America’s most handsome college football coaches; Pete Alonso hits his 300th career home run against his former team; and the Protect College Sports Act moves closer to a vote.

Chris Russell believes Dan Quinn will be coaching with a different level of urgency in Year 3. After Mikey Sainristil gave up multiple big plays against the Eagles and Bill Croskey-Merritt fumbled — an issue he had last season — Chris wonders if both players could see reduced playing time or even get benched against Dallas.

Chris Russell reacts to the Commanders adding veteran center Lucas Patrick, but questions why the move didn’t happen before Week 1. Chris believes Washington didn’t want to guarantee Patrick’s salary as a vested veteran, but says the gamble wasn’t worth it — especially considering what could’ve happened if Nick Allegretti got hurt against Philadelphia. Chris explains why the Commanders’ backup options would have been in serious trouble against Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis.

1:12 - The Chris Russell Show Hour 1 - MNF Recap, Grading the Coordinators + Calls

42:01 - The Chris Russell Show Hour 2 - Mitch Tischler Joins the Show, Mikey Sainristil Put On Notice + Dum Dum of the Day

1:22:23 - The Chris Russell Show Hour 3 - JD5 @ 5pm, the BILL Effect + Anthony’s 1st Nats Game of Season

Hour 1

1:12 - Chiefs-Broncos MNF Recap

16:55 - What Grade Would You Give David Blough and Daronte Jones After the 1st Game?

26:32 - What Could the Coordinators Have Done Differently? Chris Russell Breaks It Down

37:15 - Calls on Grades the Coordinators Deserve

Hour 2

1:12 - Mitch Tischler Grades the Commanders: A- for Daronte Jones, B-/B for David Blough

17:24 - Dan Quinn Puts Mikey Sainristil on Notice

26:40 - Chris Russell on Nick Allegretti: One Bad Game or the Nightmare We Feared?

36:55 - Dum Dum of the Day

Hour 3

1:12 - JD5 @ 5: DQ Gets No JD5 Questions, DJ Pickett’s INT & Ryan Leonard’s Extension

15:37 - Is Chris Smarter Than a 12-Year Old?

26:41 - Did Bill Get Benched Sunday?

35:11 - Anthony is Going to His First Nationals Game of the Season

Chris Russell reacts to Dan Quinn’s comments on Nick Allegretti and the Commanders’ offensive line after the season opener. Chris questions whether Allegretti’s struggles were simply a one-game issue or an early sign of the offensive line nightmare many feared heading into the season.

Dan Quinn sends a clear message to Mikey Sainristil in his day-after-game press conference, challenging the third-year defensive back to improve his focus in critical moments. Quinn points to Sainristil giving up a big completion and touchdown to Dontayvion Wicks, followed by a poor run fit against Saquon Barkley that led to another explosive play.