The Hoffman Show

Craig is joined by Ben Standig of The Athletic to recap Day 1 of Commanders mandatory minicamp. They begin with the headline of the day: Terry McLaurin’s continued absence as his contract situation lingers into minicamp. Why has this stretched this far, and what’s next? Then, they shift to on-field observations, highlighting standout performances — including a strong showing from rookie RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who flashed a unique burst the team may need. They also discuss expectations for tight end Ben Sinnott in his second season.

Hour 1

1:12 - Commanders Minicamp Takeaways: Terry Absent, Rookies + 2nd-Yr Players Shine

9:32 - Does Holdout Change the Tenor of Negotiations?

20:33 - Vibe Check Tuesday: Calls on Terry McLaurin Holdout

Craig opens the show with his top takeaways from the first day of Commanders mandatory minicamp. While star wide receiver Terry McLaurin is notably absent, veterans Laremy Tunsil and Marshon Lattimore return after skipping OTAs. Craig breaks down who stood out on the field, including impressive showings from rookies Luke McCaffrey, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Ben Sinnott, and QB Jayden Daniels. What do these performances mean for the Commanders’ early camp momentum? Craig has the answers.

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - NBA Finals Game 2 Recap + Packers Release Jaire Alexander, Should Commanders Sign Him?

38:05 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Greg Matzek Talks Jaire Alexander + JI Halsell Talks Terry McLaurin Contract

1:19:19 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Sabalenka-Gauff Fallout, Weekend in Review + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Sabalenka Speaks Out After French Open Loss — Fair or Foul?

12:35 - Weekend in Review

19:30 - Maryland Mayhem: Inside the Exits of Kevin Willard & Damon Evans

30:17 - Real Things: Coco Gauff

Craig and Anthony react to the bombshell Baltimore Sun report detailing the departures of Maryland basketball head coach Kevin Willard and athletic director Damon Evans. They dive into Willard’s frustrations over NIL support and institutional commitment, why Evans’ exit may have accelerated Willard’s decision, and what it all means for the future of Maryland basketball. With leadership gone and trust fractured, Craig and Anthony debate what needs to happen next to turn the Terps into a true powerhouse again.

Craig and Anthony react to Aryna Sabalenka’s post-match comments following her French Open final loss to Coco Gauff. Craig defends Sabalenka’s right to express her truth, even if the timing wasn’t ideal, while Anthony argues her remarks came off as disrespectful and dismissive of Gauff’s hard-fought win. They break down the match, the comments, and whether Sabalenka crossed a line or was simply being candid.

Hour 2

1:12 - Why the Packers Moved On from Jaire Alexander

11:53 - Where Will Giannis Antetokounmpo End Up?

18:57 - What Should Terry McLaurin's Next Contract Look Like?

32:17 - Craig Believes Terry Deserves 30Ms Per Year

Craig welcomes on NFL agent and salary cap analyst JI Halsell to break down what kind of contract Terry McLaurin could command as he seeks a new deal. With McLaurin skipping voluntary OTAs, Craig and JI discuss the wide receiver market, how Terry stacks up against other top WRs, and what factors the Commanders front office will need to consider when structuring an extension for their star pass catcher.