Hour 3

1:12 - Jerry Brewer on NBA Parity and the End of Dynasties

18:22 - Previewing Tonight’s Knicks-Pacers ECF Game 1

30:56 - Real Things: Matt Cahill

Craig welcomes on Jerry Brewer of The Washington Post to discuss his latest column, “The NBA will have another new champion. Get used to it.” They explore how the NBA's new financial structure has ushered in an era of unprecedented parity, leading to a seventh consecutive season with a different champion. Brewer highlights the youth and inexperience of the current conference finalists—teams like the Knicks, Pacers, Thunder, and Timberwolves—none of which have won a title in decades, if at all. They delve into how the league's collective bargaining agreement has curtailed the formation of dynasties by imposing stricter luxury tax penalties and roster-building restrictions. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by recent champions like the Nuggets and Celtics in maintaining their cores under the new system. Craig and Jerry discuss whether this shift is beneficial for the league and what it means for the future of NBA team-building.

Hour 2

1:12 - Not My Beat: Mike Jones on Tush Push, Hard Knocks & Olympic Football

14:01 - Anthony Passes on Flag Football Knowledge to Craig

22:31 - Craig and Anthony Pre-Flag Football Draft Chatter

29:03 - Olympic Draft: Building Our 2028 NFL Flag Football Dream Teams

With the announcement that NFL players will be eligible to compete in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics, Craig and Anthony put their GM hats on and draft their ultimate 10-player NFL flag football squads. From elite quarterbacks and explosive wideouts to versatile defenders, they battle it out pick-for-pick to see who can build the better Olympic-ready roster.

Mike Jones, senior writer at The Athletic, joins Craig for this edition of Not My Beat to break down all the major storylines from the NFL Owners Meeting. They dive into the much-anticipated Tush Push vote, which once again failed—falling just two votes short. Mike and Craig also react to the Lions pulling their playoff re-seeding proposal and what that means moving forward. Plus, the Commanders and the entire NFC East are headed for the spotlight in Hard Knocks: In-Season—they discuss what they're most excited to see. And finally, they touch on the Olympic-sized news that NFL players will be eligible to compete in flag football at the 2028 Summer Games in L.A.

Hour 1

1:12 - Tush Push Survives Again: NFL Owners Say No to Ban

10:48 - Hard Knocks Heads to the NFC East: Commanders Take the Spotlight

30:15 - Bills to be Featured on Hard Knocks Training Camp Edition

For the first time ever, the Washington Commanders—and the rest of the NFC East—will be featured in HBO’s Hard Knocks: In-Season series this December. Craig and Anthony react to the news and share their excitement about seeing behind-the-scenes access to the league’s most intense division. They break down what they’re most looking forward to, from mic’d-up moments with Jayden Daniels to the chess match between NFC East rivals and how the show could showcase the Commanders' culture shift under new leadership.

Craig opens the show reacting to the latest news out of the NFL owners meeting where the proposal to ban the infamous “Tush Push” came up for a vote—and fell just two votes short. Once again, the Eagles’ signature move lives to see another season. Craig breaks down why the league couldn't get it over the finish line, the Packers' modified proposal, and why the play continues to stir controversy across the NFL.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Chris Paul stepped up and showed out during the Commanders playoff game when filling in for the injured Sam Cosmi, which has fans asking "Can Chris Paul Emerge As A Starter At Guards For The Commanders In 2025?" ... Logan and Craig break down if they see Chris Paul becoming a factor on the Commanders offensive line in 2025 and what they think his role will likely be

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - You Can Watch NBA Draft Lottery, Carrington + Sarr Named to All-Rookie Teams + Vibe Check Tuesday

41:14 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Take Command, Bullpen-Worthy Celebrations + NFL Rule Changes w/ Brooke Pryor

1:22:54 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Kurt Helin Previews Thunder-Timberwolves, Build It or Blow It Up + Real Things