With Craig Hoffman out, Lynnell Willingham welcomes Joe DeLeone of AtoZSports to break down the top prospects in this year's NFL Draft from the Commanders' perspective. They dive into which players fit the "Commanders build" and why this could be the year to reinforce the defensive line—especially at the edge rusher position. DeLeone also discusses the depth at wide receiver, running back, offensive line, and cornerback, and where Washington can find value in the draft.

Hour 1

1:12 - Terps in Action, Wizards-Bucks Tomorrow + NFL Salary Cap Increased

10:23 - Can Adam Peters Run It Back?

21:41 - Calls: How Likely Is It Adam Peters Can Replicate Last Year’s Offseason Success?

With Craig Hoffman out, Lynnell Willingham steps in to discuss the challenge ahead for Adam Peters and the Commanders’ front office. After a wildly successful offseason last year—nailing the draft with franchise QB Jayden Daniels, culture-setter Mikey Sainristil, and key contributors like Brandon Coleman and Javonte Jean-Baptiste—can they replicate that magic? Lynnell also highlights the impact of free-agent signings like Frankie Luvu, Tyler Biadasz, and Jeremy Chinn, along with veteran additions Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, and Noah Brown. Will the Commanders' front office be able to build on that success this offseason?

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): For the first time in years, Washington enters the NFL Draft with a quarterback in place and a late first-round pick. Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen discuss how this changes their strategy, what positions they’ll prioritize, and how the team’s success impacts their approach to building the roster.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Commanders in Brazil? Commanders WR2 Options + Calls

41:28 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - NFL Salary Cap Increased + WBB Collective Petitions for Seat at Bargaining Table

1:20:03 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Clinton Yates Joins the Show, Should Dunks Be Worth 3 Points + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Fixing the NBA All-Star Weekend + The Future of Basketball

14:53 - Should Dunks in the NBA Be Worth Three Points?

23:04 - Real Things: Kevin Durant

Craig welcomes ESPN’s Clinton Yates to break down what went wrong with NBA All-Star Weekend and how the league can improve the event moving forward. They also dive into the evolution of basketball, where the game has shifted further away from the basket—contrary to its original intent of scoring as close to the hoop as possible. Should dunks be worth three points to counterbalance the three-point revolution? Craig and Clinton debate the idea and what it could mean for the sport’s future.

Hour 2

1:12 - Breaking Down the 2025 NFL Salary Cap with J.I. Halsell

20:27 - Empowering Women's College Basketball: Jesse Dougherty on the UCAA's Mission

Craig welcomes Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post to discuss his latest article on the United Collegiate Athletes Association (UCAA), a newly formed advocacy group aiming to elevate women's college basketball. They delve into how the UCAA is pushing for greater representation and resources within major conferences like the SEC and Big Ten, and what this means for the future of the sport.

Craig welcomes on J.I. Halsell, former Washington Salary Cap analyst and current NFL agent at 3 Strand Sports, to break down the NFL’s projected 2025 salary cap increase, which is set to jump to between $277.5 million and $281.5 million—up significantly from last year’s $255.4 million. Halsell explains what this means for teams with cap flexibility, like the Commanders, versus teams in cap trouble, like the Saints. Plus, he and Craig discuss how Washington could leverage this increase to re-sign key veterans like Zach Ertz and Bobby Wagner while continuing to rebuild their roster.