The Hoffman Show

Hour 2

1:12 - Commanders OTA Takeaways with Donna Hopkins

21:26 - Fan Frustration: Tunsil & Lattimore Missing OTAs

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, opens up the phone lines and asks fans if they’re as frustrated as he is about Laremy Tunsil and Marshon Lattimore skipping Day 1 of voluntary OTAs. Callers chime in with their reactions, many expressing disappointment and wishing the veteran leaders were present to help set the tone for the team. Doc challenges the notion of “voluntary” when culture-setting is at stake and shares why these absences feel more significant than others.

With Doc Walker filling in for Craig Hoffman, he welcomes Donna Hopkins of Pro Football Plus to break down her observations from Day 1 of Phase 3 of Commanders OTAs. Donna shares her thoughts on the energy at practice, key absences like Terry McLaurin and Marshon Lattimore, and which players stood out on the field. They also discuss the early impact of rookies like Jayden Daniels and Mikey Sainristil, and what these practices reveal about Dan Quinn’s culture shift in Washington.

Hour 1

1:12 - Thunder Roll, Wolves Fold: Tony Massenburg on OKC's Statement Win

25:15 - Why Don't We Talk About OKC's Big Three More?

36:13 - Nationals Bounce Back Against Seattle, James Wood Homers Again

With Doc Walker filling in for Craig Hoffman, he welcomes Tony Massenburg of Monumental Sports to react to the Thunder eliminating the Timberwolves in just five games in the Western Conference Finals. They break down the Thunder’s relentless defensive effort and how the NBA’s more physical postseason style has played into Oklahoma City’s hands. They also evaluate Anthony Edwards' postgame comments and discuss what areas of his game he’ll need to improve this offseason. To wrap things up, Doc and Tony dive into the evolving conversation around who the true face of the NBA is today.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Terry McLaurin is clearly the WR1 in the present and for years to come, however some fans fail to see who is WR2 with names like Noah Brown, Michael Gallup, and Luke McCaffrey being thrown around, which has fans asking "What Characteristics Define An Ideal WR2?" ... Logan and Craig break down how modern NFL offenses don't necessarily have a defined WR2 like in Madden, how Zach Ertz and Deebo Samuel fit into this equation, and what Luke McCaffrey needs to do to enter the equation

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Notable Vets Skip OTAs, Craig’s Notebook + Commanders WR Jaylin Lane Joins the Show

37:13 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, Mike Rizzo Responds to Ken Rosenthal + Pacers Take 3-1 Lead in ECF

1:21:15 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6, Commanders Minority Owner Mark Ein Joins the Show + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: Biggest Takeaways from Commanders OTAs

19:13 - Mark Ein Talks Commanders Ownership & Citi Open Revival

32:48 - Real Things: Washington Mystics Players

Mark Ein's one of DC's most successful businessmen. The Commanders minority partner joined childhood friend Josh Harris in purchasing the team in 2023, and has helped turn it around in the years since. He talks about all the things they're working on, and why he never had a doubt they could do it.

Plus, Ein talks about how he's flipped the Mubadala Citi Open from a struggling tennis tournament into one of DC's premier food, wine, and sporting events.

Craig reacts to the six biggest storylines coming out of Day 1 of Phase 3 of Commanders OTAs, where Dan Quinn, Kliff Kingsbury, and Jayden Daniels all addressed the media. Topics include reactions to key veterans like Terry McLaurin, Marshon Lattimore, and Laremy Tunsil not being present, Jayden Daniels revealing that he's bulked up physically heading into his rookie campaign, and what Kingsbury and Quinn said about the team's development and expectations in Year 2 of the new era.