The Hoffman Show

It’s NFL Draft Day and Craig & Anthony welcome Lynnell into the studio for one last mock draft before the real thing begins. Lynnell is tasked with making the pick for the Washington Commanders—and he goes with Donovan Ezeiruaku, the high-motor edge rusher out of Boston College. Lynnell explains his reasoning: “He makes plays. He has production. I think, in this defense, he’d be an animal.” The crew reacts to the pick and discusses Ezeiruaku’s potential fit in Dan Quinn’s system.

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Why We’re Obsessed with NFL Mock Drafts, Misrepresented Draft Prospects + Calls

40:42 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, Capitals-Canadiens Game 2 Preview + 5th-year Option Talks

Hour 2

1:12 - Commanders Draft Priorities with Dan Pizzuta

20:00 - Caps vs. Canadiens Game 2 Preview with Stephen Whyno

31:52 - Discussion on Whether or Not Teams Should Pick Players 5th-Year Options Up

Craig welcomes Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press to preview Game 2 of the Capitals' first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. They discuss adjustments the Caps need to make following their Game 1 overtime win, the latest on Logan Thompson’s injury situation, and how Alex Ovechkin can elevate his play to help Washington take control of the series.

Craig welcomes NFL Analyst Dan Pizzuta to break down the Commanders' biggest needs vs. wants heading into the NFL Draft. Dan ranks the positions Washington should prioritize and shares his thoughts on what direction Adam Peters and company might take at pick 29. He says he'd be shocked if the team drafted a running back, but wouldn’t be surprised if they went with a wide receiver to add more firepower to the offense. Craig and Dan dive into the philosophy behind targeting premium positions and what value looks like late in the first round.

Hour 1

1:12 - Sam Fortier: The Psychology Behind Mock Drafts + A Commanders Prediction

20:34 - NFL Draft Week: Misrepresented Prospects?

33:10 - Calls on What Commanders Can Do at Pick 29?

As Draft Week rolls on, Craig puts the spotlight on two prospects often linked to the Commanders — Shemar Stewart and Emeka Egbuka — and argues that both are being misrepresented in pre-draft discourse. Stewart’s lack of sack numbers has drawn criticism, but Craig points out his QB pressures tell a much more complete story. As for Egbuka, the narrative that he’s “just solid” and not dynamic in any one area overlooks just how consistently excellent he’s been. Craig sets the record straight on both players — and what that could mean for Washington at pick 29.

Craig opens the show with Washington Post reporter Sam Fortier, who joins to break down his latest feature exploring America’s obsession with NFL mock drafts. Sam describes the story as one rooted in hope and identity, seen through the lens of three key figures — the forgotten godfather of the mock draft, today’s cutting-edge analyst, and the unheralded mock draft king. Plus, Sam shares his prediction for the Commanders’ pick at No. 29… and he’s going with Ohio State wideout Emeka Egbuka.

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Caps Win, Adam Peters Pre-Draft Press Conference + Vibe Check Tuesday Calls

41:21 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat + Tischler Tuesday

1:24:06 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6, NBA Playoffs Recap + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: Reaction to Adam Peters Pre-Draft Press Conference

18:52 - Craig and Anthony Recap Pistons-Knicks and Clippers-Nuggets Game 2s

27:23 - Real Things: Adam Peters