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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Dan Quinn Talks Jon Allen, Daron Payne and Terry McLaurin + Dan Pizzuta on Bryce Young’s Struggles and Jayden Daniels’ Progress

43:14 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Kareem Copeland Talks Mystics Playoff Hopes and Future + Never Read the Comments

1:27:41 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6, WNBA Playoff Scenarios, Diana Taurasi Retiring + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: Key Takeaways from Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels' Week 3 Reset

20:22 - WNBA Playoff Scenarios

30:37 - Real Things: Caitlin Clark

It's a Commanders Pick-6! As the Commanders reset for Week 3, Head Coach Dan Quinn and QB Jayden Daniels addressed the media. Craig breaks down the six biggest comments from the press conferences, offering his reactions and insights as Washington looks to pick a huge win on Monday Night Football against the Bengals.

Craig braves the YouTube comments section, addressing some of the biggest items currently stirring the pot in Washington Commanders land. It's a candid response to fan reactions, controversies, and the pulse of Commanders Nation.

Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post joins Craig to preview the Washington Mystics' season finale against the Indiana Fever. With the playoffs on the line, they discuss the Mystics' slim chances of securing a postseason berth — a 9% probability. Kareem breaks down the team's must-win situation and the help they need from other teams to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Hour 1

1:12 - Dan Quinn Addresses Jon Allen and Daron Payne's Double Teams

11:39 - Dan Quinn Addresses Terry McLaurin's Target Share

20:49 - Dan Pizzuta on Developing Young QBs: Bryce Young’s Struggles, Jayden Daniels’ Progress, and Commanders' Defensive Issues

Craig welcomes Dan Pizzuta of the 33rd Team to discuss one of the top NFL storylines: how to properly develop young quarterbacks. With Panthers QB Bryce Young already benched two games into his second season, Pizzuta shares insights on how his development has been mishandled and what kind of team or coach, like Kyle Shanahan or Sean McVay, could possibly turn things around. They also dive into Jayden Daniels’ growth in Washington, emphasizing the need for him to balance scrambling with making plays from the pocket. Finally, they analyze Daron Payne and Jon Allen’s lack of impact through two games.

Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn spoke to the Washington media today about what he’s seen from defensive tackles Daron Payne and Jon Allen through the first two games and how they can better navigate double teams. He also touched on Terry McLaurin’s role in the offense and discussed why the star receiver hasn't been targeted as much. Craig reacts to Quinn's comments and what they mean for Washington moving forward.