The Chris Russell Show

Hour 2

1:12 - Is Five Safeties Too Many? Chris & Anthony Debate Washington’s Secondary

17:03 - Dolly Parton Passes Away at the Age of 80

22:18 - Dan Quinn Knows the Urgency Is Real—Chris Russell Defends the Extra Practice

41:00 - Calls on Dan Quinn’s Sense of Urgency

Hour 3

1:12 - Calls on Dan Quinn’s Sense of Urgency

16:39 - Chris Russell Backs the Big Ten’s NFL-to-College Ban

29:02 - Chris & Anthony React to Enes Kanter’s WNBA Controversy

40:23 - Dum Dum of the Day

Chris Russell and Anthony react to reports that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA Draft. They discuss the controversy surrounding the two former NBA players and whether the WNBA’s growing amount of off-court attention is becoming a problem for the league’s brand and its on-court product.

The Big Ten is taking a firm stance against players going from college to the NFL and then returning to college. Chris Russell agrees with the conference, arguing that declaring for the draft and participating in NFL preseason football should be the definitive end of a player’s college career.

Chris Russell says Dan Quinn’s decision to replace Monday’s walkthrough with a full practice reflects the urgency surrounding the Commanders. After going 5-12 last season, facing a difficult 2026 schedule and losing key players to injuries, Russell believes Quinn understands exactly what’s at stake—and that extra work is part of getting Washington back on track.

Chris Russell and Anthony ask whether the Commanders should devote five roster spots to the safety position. They break down the cases for Quan Martin and Tyler Owens and discuss which player brings more value to Washington’s defense and special teams. With both players making legitimate cases, the final decision could come down to versatility and how the team wants to build its 53-man roster.

Chris Russell welcomes Jimmy Kempski for a two-part conversation: first, a breakdown of Kempski’s ranking of all 32 NFL press box spreads, then a serious look ahead to Eagles-Commanders in Week 1. They discuss replacing A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts under the new offensive approach, Jonathan Greenard’s health and Tariq Woolen’s camp performance.

Is it time to hit the panic button on the Commanders after Saturday's loss to Detroit? That was the central theme of today's Chris Russell Show!

Hour 1 looks at the offensive line, with Chris questioning some of the decisions there and wondering if the center position is cooked before we even make it to Week 1. In hour 2, Rooster reminds that preseason is for evaluating players alone, and not worrying about numbers per se, even if the defense is forcing turnovers in spades. And, in Hour 3, Chris wonders if the center issues could lead to more injuries for JD5, and takes a look at some trades around the league as Commanders fans clamor for more.

Chris Russell reacts to Preseason Game 2 and asks whether it’s time to hit the panic button on the center position. Plus, the latest developments surrounding the 49ers and the arrest of team owner Jed York.

Chris Russell takes your calls on the offensive line and the growing concerns at center. Plus, reaction to the arrest of the 49ers owner, a closer look at the defense overall, and continued player-by-player grading through two games of preseason.