The Hoffman Show

With Craig out, Doc Walker reunites with his former radio partner Al Galdi to break down the Nationals’ stunning decision to fire longtime GM Mike Rizzo. Al shares his immediate reaction and tries to make sense of the timing. They also look ahead to what Nationals fans can still hope for this season and Galdi reveals his dream candidate for the team’s next GM — none other than Theo Epstein.

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - ESPN’s Skill Position Rankings + How Data is Shaping the Modern NFL

42:58 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - NFLPA Scandal + Never Read the Comments

1:27:28 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Keith Law with a Nationals Draft Preview, Anthony’s Aura, Mystics vs Aces Preview + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Nationals Front Office Shakeup + Draft Preview with Keith Law

16:30 - Anthony HAS Aura

22:07 - Mystics vs Aces Preview

30:51 - Real Things: Cornelius Lucas Talks Jayden Daniels

Craig welcomes on The Athletic’s Senior Baseball Writer Keith Law to react to the Nationals’ shocking decision to fire longtime GM Mike Rizzo just days before the MLB Draft. They dive into the state of the Nationals’ scouting operation, discuss what we know about newly promoted GM Mike DeBartolo, and preview how Washington should approach this weekend’s draft with the No. 1 overall pick on the line.

Hour 2

1:12 - NFLPA Controversy: Kalyn Kahler on Union Chief’s Outside Job With Carlyle

21:40 - Never Read the Comments

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.

Craig welcomes on ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler to dive into her bombshell report detailing NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr.'s simultaneous employment with private equity firm The Carlyle Group — one of the few firms approved to invest in NFL teams. They break down how this potential conflict of interest came to light, what it means for NFL players, and why this situation has led to internal investigations and renewed concerns about transparency and trust within the NFL Players Association.

Hour 1

1:12 - Today Feels Like A Friday to Craig

6:40 - Where Do the Commanders Rank? ESPN's Skill Position Rankings Breakdown

21:48 - Take Command on How Data is Shaping the Modern NFL

ESPN's Bill Barnwell released his annual ranking of the best skill position groups in the NFL—and the Washington Commanders landed at #13. Craig and Anthony go through the full list, debating which teams deserve their spot, who’s overrated, who’s underrated, and whether Washington’s ranking is fair.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The importance of having confident skill position players is absolutely vital to an NFL team's offensive success, which has fans asking "How can confidence affect a D-Lineman like Javon Kinlaw" ... Logan and Craig break down the importance of confidence and how confidence can transform a players overall game