The Chris Russell Show

Hour 3

1:12 - JD5 @ 5: 5 Stories You Need to Know That Aren’t Getting Enough Love

14:54 - Calls on How You Would Describe Sonny Styles' Style of Play

25:16 - Commanders Injury Report

35:18 - Nationals Blow 38th Save of the Season…MLB Record

It’s another edition of JD5 @ 5, where Chris Russell highlights five sports stories that deserve more attention. Today’s five include Jayden Daniels expressing confidence in the Commanders’ offensive line and addressing the criticism he’s received on and off the field, Dan Quinn revealing what he’s most looking forward to seeing from JD5 this season, Coco Gauff advancing to the semifinals, and JJ McCarthy being listed as the third-string quarterback in Minnesota.

Santana Moss shares his expectations for Antonio Williams and explains why he sees a little bit of Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the young wide receiver. Santana also discusses how beneficial the Commanders’ new offense could be for the entire receiving corps before revealing what went into his “Cowboys Killer” legend’s hotdog, which will debut in Legends Plaza at Northwest Stadium for Washington’s home opener against the Seahawks.

Chris Russell reacts to Wale’s comments about Sonny Styles on PJ Tucker’s Uninterrupted Weekly podcast. Wale questioned whether Styles has shown the physicality he expects from a linebacker, comparing the rookie’s play to legendary linebackers like Ray Lewis, who were known as maniacs on the field and extremely physical against the run. Chris offers a different perspective, describing Styles as a “smooth gazelle” who can make playing linebacker look smooth and effortless.

Chris Russell kicks off the show discussing tonight’s Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots. While Chris is looking forward to the matchup, he questions the decision to make it the season opener, arguing that a game of this magnitude would be better served later in the season once both teams have found their rhythm and identity.

1:12 - The Chris Russell Show Hour 1 - Intro to New Show, Exploiting New-Look Eagles Secondary + Commanders Win Total Projection

40:54 - The Chris Russell Show Hour 2 - Trick Play Week 1?, Dum Dum of the Day + Calls

1:20:50 - The Chris Russell Show Hour 3 - JD5 @ 5pm, Make-or-Break Season + Baker Mayfield Gets Paid

Hour 1

1:12 - Chris Intros New Show/Benchmarks // NFL Week 1 is Finally Here

16:27 - Why Chris Russell Believes JD5 Can Exploit the Eagles' New-Look Secondary

27:08 - Calls on How the Commanders Beat the Eagles in Week 1

37:47 - Commanders Projected to Win 7.5 Games This Season

Hour 2

1:12 - More Calls on How the Commanders Beat the Eagles in Week 1

25:28 - Chris Thinks Commanders Will Run A Trick Play in Week 1

35:43 - Dum Dum of the Day

Hour 3

1:12 - JD5 @ 5: 5 Stories You Need to Know That Aren’t Getting Enough Love

10:34 - Is This a Make-or-Break Season for Jayden Daniels? Chris Russell Weighs In

21:24 - Calls on How the Commanders Beat the Eagles in Week 1

31:52 - Baker Mayfield Gets PAID!

Chris Russell asks the question: Is this a make-or-break season for Jayden Daniels? Chris says no, pointing out that Daniels is still early in his rookie contract, but he acknowledges that Year 3 is a critically important season for the Commanders' young quarterback. Chris also reacts to Dan Quinn announcing that Washington will have season-long captains, a change from how the team has handled captains in previous years.