The Hoffman Show

Craig opens the show with his immediate reaction to the blockbuster announcement: the 2027 NFL Draft is officially coming to Washington, D.C. Standing alongside Commissioner Roger Goodell and Commanders owner Josh Harris, President Trump revealed that the event will take place on the iconic National Mall. Craig breaks down what this means for the city, the Commanders, and the fan experience.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The Commanders are on the verge of returning to DC, and it's a story three decades in the making. Commanders Beat Writer for The Washington Post Sam Fortier has watched it move from pipe dream to one vote away from reality, and he joins Craig to discuss it all: from congressional rescue to the pending vote in DC City Council.

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Knicks Eliminate Pistons, Pundits Critical of Commanders D-Line + Gregg Popovich Done Coaching

40:33 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat + Clinton Yates Joins the Show

1:22:52 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - NFL Power Rankings, Mystics Lucy Olsen Joins the Show, Weekend Preview + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - NFL Power Rankings: Commanders Come in at No. 6

11:42 - Lucy Olsen Joins the Mystics: From Iowa Battles to WNBA Beginnings

19:42 - Weekend Preview

28:46 - Real Things: Xavier Legette

Craig catches up with Washington Mystics rookie guard Lucy Olsen at Mystics Media Day. Lucy reflects on what it was like playing in a packed house at Iowa last season, shares her reaction to being drafted by the Mystics, and gives insight into what it’s been like stepping into the team’s culture. She also discusses what she's most excited for heading into her first WNBA season.

Hour 2

1:12 - Not My Beat: What They’re Saying About RFK

20:52 - Clinton Yates on the RFK Return: What the Community Wants Now

Craig welcomes on ESPN’s Clinton Yates for his weekly visit to react to the Commanders' announcement of their intent to return to the RFK Stadium site. As a Washington, DC native from Ward 7, Clinton shares his personal insight, having attended community meetings about RFK years ago. He reflects on what residents were asking for then—ranging from economic opportunity to quality-of-life considerations—and discusses what conversations should be happening now ahead of the critical DC City Council vote in July.

In this special edition of Not My Beat, Craig skips the usual guest format and instead compiles and analyzes key comments from DC Council members Phil Mendelson, Brooke Pinto, Charles Allen, and Mayor Muriel Bowser. All four leaders spoke on local sports radio this week—Team 980 and 106.7 The Fan—offering insight into the political hurdles, public concerns, and financial implications surrounding the proposed RFK Stadium deal that would bring the Commanders back to the District.

Hour 1

1:12 - Brunson Closes the Door: Knicks Eliminate Pistons in Style

14:00 - Are Commanders Doubters Making the Same Mistake Again?

31:24 - Gregg Popovich Steps Down as Spurs Head Coach and Moves to Front Office as President

Craig and Anthony push back on the growing criticism of the Commanders' defensive line, noting that the same types of doubts were cast on the team’s offensive line in 2024—doubts that proved premature. They defend Adam Peters’ roster-building approach, highlighting the moves made in free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft, and argue that the new-look defensive front deserves more respect and patience.