The Hoffman Show

ESPN floated trade proposals for Kirk Cousins, Jalen Ramsey, and Trey Hendrickson — with Seth Walder suggesting the Commanders send Jer’Zhan Newton and two draft picks to Cincinnati for Hendrickson. Craig strongly disagrees. He explains why the Commanders should not give up future draft capital for an aging pass rusher who doesn’t solve their biggest issue from last season: stopping the run.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The Commanders have arguably the best running back in the NFL in their division in Saquon Barkley, therefore the spotlight on the Commanders running back room has gotten rather large , which has fans asking "How Good is Brian Robinson & Does Having A Running QB Impact RB Success?" ... Logan and Craig break down how they view Brian Robinson's game as compared to the overall running back landscape, whether Chris Rodriguez deserves more touches, and how Jayden Daniels impacts the run game

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Knicks Fire Thibodeau, Mike Florio Report on Commanders + Vibe Check Tuesday

39:47 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat + Capitals Legend TJ Oshie Joins the Show

1:24:13 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Casey Krueger Joins the Show, Knicks Fire Thibodeau, Mystics-Fever Preview + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Casey Krueger on Spirit’s Midseason Reset and Battling Through Injuries

10:35 - BREAKING: Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau After Playoff Exit

19:37 - Craig and Anthony Preview Mystics-Fever

27:30 - Real Things: Inside the Panthers War Room

Craig welcomes on Washington Spirit defender Casey Krueger ahead of the Spirit’s Sunday showdown against the North Carolina Courage at Audi Field. They dive into the impact of the mid-season coaching change and how the team is navigating adversity with key players working their way back from injuries. Casey also shares her thoughts on the Spirit’s outlook for the second half of the season and what fans can expect this weekend.

Hour 2

1:12 - David Aldridge Reacts to Knicks Firing Thibodeau & Previews the NBA Finals

21:36 - Inside “Coach”: The Story of TJ Oshie and His Father

Craig welcomes on Clifford and Griffin Nash, the creative minds behind the new documentary Coach, which tells the powerful story of former Washington Capitals star TJ Oshie and his late father, Coach Oshie. The filmmakers discuss the inspiration behind the project, what they learned about the Oshie family during filming, and the emotional core of the movie. Coach makes its debut at the DC/Dox Film Festival on June 14th.

Craig welcomes on The Athletic’s David Aldridge to react to the breaking news of the day: the New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau following their Eastern Conference Finals exit. They discuss what may have led to the decision — including Thibodeau’s heavy reliance on his starters — and whether Michael Malone would be a strong candidate to replace him. They also preview the NBA Finals, with Aldridge pointing out that for the underdog Pacers to have a shot, they must play with pace. Plus, Aldridge reflects on his favorite NBA on TNT memories as the iconic show wraps up its 30+ year run.

Hour 1

1:12 - BREAKING: Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau After Playoff Exit

13:23 - Florio: Commanders Expected to Get Blown Out in NFC Title Game

20:24 - Vibe Check Tuesday Calls on Mike Florio's Report

Craig reacts to Mike Florio’s stunning comments about the Commanders’ mindset heading into last season’s NFC Championship Game. Despite splitting the regular season series with the Eagles, Washington was blown out 55-23 in the playoff rematch. Florio says someone close to the team told him that “the Commanders knew they were getting their asses kicked” and were mentally bracing for it. Craig gives his take on the report, what it says about the team’s culture at the time, and what needs to change moving forward.