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Sam Fortier Breaks Down The Biggest Talents From The Senior Bowl Feb 07, 2023

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With the NCAA Senior Bowl in the books, Sam Fortier of the Washington Post joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to break down the news from the event. First, the guys look at who really showed up and also what positions were particularly strong this year. Also the guys talk about the importance of the Senior Bowl and what coaches and scouts can gleam from the practices and game.

Looking At The Senior Bowl DB's And What Washington Should Do Feb 07, 2023

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With The NCAA Senior Bowl in the books, Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen are joined by Sam Fortier of the Washington Post to talk all the news and players from the event. Logan, Craig, and Sam take a deep look into the defensive backs that played and ask, is there value to pick up someone in the draft or to spend money keeping the defense together?

Breaking Down The Search For An OC with Sam Fortier Feb 07, 2023

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With The NCAA Senior Bowl in the bag, Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen are joined by Sam Fortier of the Washington Post to talk about the Commander's prospects. Sam and Logan give their final takes from the Senior Bowl and then jump over to the OC talk. They answer whether it was a problem that the Commanders didn't have an OC at the Senior Bowl, and is it a bad sign that we have had many interviews without hiring anyone yet.

Logan's Thoughts From The Senior Bowl + TB 12 Is Hanging Up The Jersey Feb 02, 2023

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This week on Take Command Logan Pausen is out at the Senior Bowl. Logan and Craig take a look at the positions and players who are showing their worth and who the Commanders might end up drafting in the first round. Also, Craig asks the question: is it a problem that the Commanders don't have an OC at the game? And finally, the guys take a look back at the legendary career of Tom Brady, giving stories and memories of the now-retired GOAT quarterback. All this and more on this episode of Take Command.

Logan's Impressions Of The Best Players And Positions At The 2023 Senior Bowl Feb 02, 2023

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Logan Paulsen is on the road today broadcasting out of Mobile Alabama for the 2023 Senior Bowl. While he's there he's been going to practices and checking out some of the major talent coming into the 2023 draft. Craig and Logan go over some of the specific players who ar both at the Senior bowl, and could potentially be drafted by the Commanders.

What Can The Commanders Do At The Senior Bowl Without An OC? Feb 02, 2023

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Logan Paulsen is taking his talent on the road and is coming to us from Mobile Alabama at the site of the 2023 Senior Bowl. Craig and Logan tackle a very important question for the Commanders: What can they do from the Senior Bowl without a current offensive coordinator? Luckily, Logan says that there are workarounds that the Commanders organization are currently going through.

Looking Back At Tom Brady's Career After His Retirement Announcement Feb 02, 2023

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The biggest news to hit the press recently was Tom Brady's video announcement that he has officially retired from the NFL. Logan and Craig take some time talking about what he brought to the league, some of his greatest moments, and who could even be considered for being the GOAT quarterback besides him.

Bonus: Secrets In The NFL+ Explaining Cadence Feb 01, 2023

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Craig and Logan went on a bit of a tangent in the podcast yesterday so today we have a breakdown of teams keeping secrets in the NFL. Craig starts by talking about how he's had players refuse to talk on Aaron Rodger's scramble drills. Logan talks about how there are no long-term secrets in the NFL because as players move, they share their old team information. Also, the guys go over cadence in the league and explain what the colors and numbers really mean.

Evaluating The Next Round Of Potential Offensive Coordinators Jan 31, 2023

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The Washington Commanders have entered week three of the search for a new offensive coordinator and the list of potential candidates is growing. Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman take a look at some of the bigger names, Eric Bieniemy, Anthony Lynn, and as of the recording of this podcast, Kellen Moore. Logan talks about his history of working with Eric and talks about how he is a guy who requires high excellence from his players. Craig points out that what Washington needs as a coach is a good teacher and Eric's ability to create excellence is a good trait we need. Then the guys start to look over Anthony Lynn. Logan points out that it seems that Ron Rivera is looking at ex-runningback coaches to bring in as an OC. Craig points out that Lynn is a good choice because his head coaching history would give him a broader look at the game and the ability to bring in more good talent. The guys close out the pod talking about what Kellen Moore could have brought to the Commanders (obviously recorded before the news broke that he will be the next Chargers OC) The guys look at what a quarterback-focused coach like him would bring and what constitutes a "trade secret" in the NFL when changing teams.

Could Bieniemy Be The Commanders Next OC? Jan 31, 2023

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The Washington Commanders have entered week three of the search for a new offensive coordinator and the list of potential candidates is growing. Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman take a look at some of the bigger names but start out with Eric Bieniemy. Logan talks about his history of working with Eric and talks about how he is a guy who requires high excellence from his players. Craig points out that Eric is a known teacher who demands plays done right, a trait we need in Washington.

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