The Hoffman Show

Craig reacts to Jordan Schultz’s report that Terry McLaurin is frustrated with the Commanders over the lack of progress on a new long-term deal. McLaurin, who’s entering the final year of his contract, reportedly left OTAs after initially attending and may skip mandatory minicamp next week. Craig explains why this is the first major test of the Adam Peters era, but also why he’s not sounding the alarm just yet. He reminds listeners that McLaurin missed minicamp before his last extension and still got a deal done—and expects a similar result this time.

Craig opens the show reacting to the bombshell report from The Insiders: Aaron Rodgers is expected to sign a 1-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four-time MVP finally finds what many believe to be his best landing spot. Craig breaks down what this means for the Steelers, how it impacts the AFC landscape, and what Rodgers still has left to prove in what could be the final chapter of his legendary career.

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - OTA Takeaways, Seth Walder’s Trade Proposal for Trey Hendrickson + Jonathan Jones Joins the Show

34:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - John Keim Talks Commanders OTAs + Is NBA HC the Worst Sports Job?

1:22:03 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6, Chris Russell’s Night Out + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: Reaction to Joe Whitt and Dan Quinn at the Podium

18:37 - Chris Russell's Night at Nationals Park

25:39 - Real Things: Peyton Manning and Tyrese Haliburton

Craig reacts to the top storylines from the podium today. Dan Quinn was available before practice. Jayden spoke to the media after practice.

Hour 2

1:12 - Is Being an NBA Head Coach the Worst Job in Sports?

22:37 - OTA Attendance and Defensive Depth: John Keim Joins the Show

Craig welcomes ESPN's John Keim to share his takeaways from Phase 3 of Commanders OTAs. They dive into the absences of Marshon Lattimore, Laremy Tunsil, and Terry McLaurin, and how this year’s vibe differs from last year’s full attendance, which Keim says helped build crucial team chemistry. They also discuss how newcomer Will Harris adds versatility in the secondary compared to Jeremy Chinn, and assess how comfortable Keim is with the current state of Washington’s defensive line.

Craig welcomes on Colin Salao of Front Office Sports to debate whether being an NBA head coach has become the worst job in sports following the firing of Tom Thibodeau. They explore how business pressures in the NBA may be influencing basketball decisions, and why the intersection of front office expectations, media scrutiny, and player empowerment makes the coaching role increasingly volatile.

Hour 1

1:12 - OTA Takeaways: Who’s Missing and Why It’s Not a Big Deal

8:51 - Why Trey Hendrickson Isn’t the Answer for the Commanders

27:58 - Jonathan Jones on Joining the Commanders and Building Chemistry Early

Craig catches up with Commanders defensive back Jonathan Jones following today’s OTA practice. They discuss his transition to Washington, the importance of building relationships during this offseason period, and how he believes he can contribute to the defense. Jones also shares his perspective on the culture in Washington compared to what he experienced in New England, where he won two Super Bowls.