After missing the entire week of practice, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels returned on Friday, raising hopes for a possible start against the Bears. Craig breaks down what this limited return means for the Commanders' game plan and his chances of suiting up on Sunday. With Daniels still listed as questionable, Craig and Anthony discuss how the team might adapt if he’s unable to play and what fans can expect from backup QB Marcus Mariota if he’s called to action.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Craig Hoffman is joined by Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune to help preview the Commanders' Sunday afternoon matchup against the Chicago Bears.

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Jayden Daniels Misses 2nd Straight Practice, Wizards G Jordan Poole Joins Show + Potential Trades Commanders Should Consider

41:47 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Dan Pizzuta Talks Mariota Filling In for Jayden Daniels, Who He Play For, Brian Keefe Joins the Show + NRTC

1:24:15 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6 + Wizards GM Will Dawkins Joins the Show

Hour 3

1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: Reaction to Joe Whitt Jr. and Kliff Kingsbury

17:12 - Wizards GM Will Dawkins Updates Rebuild, Talks Alex Sarr, and more!

It's a Commanders Pick-6! As the Commanders get ready for their week 7 matchup against the Panthers, coordinators Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr. addressed the media. Craig breaks down the six biggest comments from the press conferences, offering his reactions and insights.

Hour 2

1:12 - Is Mariota's Performance Repeatable? Craig and Dan Pizzuta Weigh In

11:11 - Who He Play For? NBA Edition

22:24 - Brian Keefe Is Ready To Help Wizards Compete

34:13 - Never Read the Comments

The Wizards rebuild got off to a rocky start, but it took a turn towards competitiveness when Brian Keefe took over as head coach. Now he's the full-time head coach, and we discuss what success for him and his team is in 2024.

Craig welcomes Dan Pizzuta of the 33rd Team for his weekly appearance to break down Marcus Mariota's performance in the Commanders' win over the Panthers. Was Mariota’s strong showing a fluke due to the Panthers' weaknesses, or is it something he can replicate going forward? Craig and Dan discuss Mariota’s strengths, how he can be effective in Kliff Kingsbury's offense, and what adjustments the Commanders might make if Mariota starts. They then shift focus to the upcoming matchup, examining why the Bears' defense has been so tough this season and what challenges it could present for the Commanders' offense.

Hour 1

1:12 - Jayden Daniels Misses Second Practice: Craig's Reaction and Potential Mariota Adjustments

9:43 - Hoffman Show Fantasy Football Trades

23:33 - Jordan Poole Talks Learning French, Bouncing Back, and Wizards Rebuild

35:33 - Thomas Dimitroff Talks Potential Trades Commanders Should Consider

Jordan Poole's 2023 season was nothing like he expected, but the Washington Wizards star guard is ready to show the NBA and the world that he's still the star many thought he was blossoming into with the Golden State Warriors.

Plus, Poole talks about the influx of French stars, his own French lessons, and why there's "a whole lot of oui oui" in the Wizards building these days with the arrival of Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly!