From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Despite his good separation skills, Luke McCaffrey had limited targets in his first year and despite his ELITE blocking skills, John Bates was given poor marks by PFF, which has fans asking "Why doesn't McCaffrey get the ball more? and why doesn't PFF respect John Bates?" ... Logan and Craig break down the key reasons why Luke McCaffrey isn't targeted despite his good separation and run threw why PFF is missing the boat on John Bates blocking skills from the tight end position

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Hour 3

1:12 - Caps Come Up Flat in Game 1 vs Hurricanes

10:02 - Craig and Anthony Recap Trip Down to Mystics-Dream Game

19:18 - Knicks-Celtics + Nuggets-Thunder Preview

29:02 - Real Things: Buddy Hield + Jimmy Butler

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - NBA Playoffs: Road Teams Win Again + Todd McShay Joins the Show

40:354 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat + Take Command Mailbag

1:23:24 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Capitals Drop Series Opener, Previewing Tonight’s NBA Playoff Games + Real Things

Craig welcomes on ESPN Senior NHL Writer Greg Wyshynski to break down the Capitals' Game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL Playoffs. Greg explains how the Caps were outshot, outhit, and failed to capitalize on power play opportunities. The two discuss what Washington needs to clean up before Game 2 to avoid falling into a deeper hole.

Hour 2

1:12 - Can George Pickens Work in Dallas?

21:39 - Take Command Segment: Mailbag Questions for Craig and Logan Paulsen

For today’s edition of Not My Beat, Craig is joined by long-time friend Mike Leslie of WFAA to react to the Cowboys' surprising trade for Steelers WR George Pickens. Mike shares why he’s intrigued by the move and what it says about the Cowboys' mindset. Craig questions whether Pickens can thrive in Dallas after being given up on by Mike Tomlin, and the two agree that while Dallas now has playoff potential, health will be the key. They also discuss the initial fan backlash to the Cowboys drafting Tyler Booker and how the perception around the pick has shifted just days later.

Hour 1

1:12 - Upset Season: Pacers Shock Cavs, Warriors Steal One Without Steph

18:08 - Todd McShay on Why the Commanders Nailed the Draft

Craig welcomes on NFL Draft Analyst Todd McShay, who was one of the loudest voices praising the Commanders' 2025 draft class. McShay raves about offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. and the flexibility he brings to protect franchise QB Jayden Daniels. He applauds Adam Peters for building long-term infrastructure similar to what winning teams like the Ravens have done. McShay also breaks down why Trey Amos is a perfect fit in Washington’s secondary and explains why wide receiver Jaylin Lane might be the most underrated wide receiver in the entire draft class.

Craig and Anthony kick off the show reacting to a wild second round of the NBA Playoffs filled with surprises. They break down the Pacers' dominant 2-0 lead over the Cavaliers after another impressive win, and discuss how the Warriors managed to take Game 1 in Minnesota despite losing Steph Curry to a hamstring injury. It's been upset after upset—are more on the way?

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - 2027 NFL Draft Will Be Held in DC, Calls + Zach Harper Talks NBA Playoffs

46:30 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, Calls + Weekend in Review

1:27:35 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - More on the 2027 NFL Draft Coming to DC, NBA Playoffs Second Round Preview + Real Things