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OTA Recap - Commanders Offense Jun 09, 2022

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Is Jahan Dotson emerging as a legit WR1 in the NFL? Logan dives into practice and the tape, while Craig asks how Scott Turner can use the rookie WR in innovative ways alongside Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel. Plus, Logan enlightens us on how formations are called within an offense with versatile personnel.

OTA Recap - Commanders Defense Jun 09, 2022

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The guys wrap up the show breaking down the defense. They dive into William Jackson III's struggles to adjust to the Commanders zone scheme. Plus, they debate if Benjamin St. Juste can fill the nickel role full time without a "buffalo nickel" player being needed.

OTA Expectations + Sweat & Young + McLaurin's Contract Jun 06, 2022

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Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen preview week three of OTA's. The guys speculate whether Carson Wentz can continue to revolutionize the Commanders offense and how much of his impressive start is merely a comparison to failures past. Plus, they go deep on the options in the secondary as Jack Del Rio tries to find a winning combination of defensive backs.

Logan breaks down Montez Sweat and Chase Young as the guys project how each player can and will grow in 2022. They look at Sweat's unique ability as a run defender, Young's acumen and intuition, and look at where both can grow as they enter their primes.

Finally, Craig and Logan answer listener questions from Twitter about Terry McLaurin and the tight ends. What will happen with McLaurin's contract and what factors go into that decision? Plus, how will the tight end room shake out and will special teams hold an unexpected key?

OTA Expectations: Wentz grows and Secondary Conundrum Jun 06, 2022

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Film Room: Montez Sweat and Chase Young Jun 06, 2022

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Mailbag Monday: Terry McLaurin + Tight End Predictions Jun 06, 2022

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Craig and Logan answer listener questions from Twitter about Terry McLaurin and the tight ends. What will happen with McLaurin's contract and what factors go into that decision? Plus, how will the tight end room shake out and will special teams hold an unexpected key?

Eric Flack + Commanders Defense at OTA's + Eagles Preview Jun 02, 2022

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Is the Washington Commanders pursuit of a new stadium in trouble? WUSA9's Eric Flack joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to discuss how Dan Snyder's sinking popularity is on the way to sinking his pursuit of a new stadium. Plus, they talk about the ongoing congressional investigation and how its impact is also affecting lawmakers willingness to provide public funding for the stadium project.

Logan then shares his observations from week two of OTA's, including how Phidarian Mathis is impacting the rest of the defense -- especially Cole Holcomb and Jamin Davis. Logan and Craig also talk about the issues emerging in the secondary.

Finally, the guys conclude their off-season NFC East scouting reports with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Eric Flack on Snyder's Stadium Pursuit + Congressional Investigation Jun 02, 2022

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WUSA9 Chief Investigative Reporter Eric Flack joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to discuss the latest on Dan Snyder. The Commanders owner is pursuing a stadium deal in Virginia, which looks to be falling through as the state legislature pushes off a vote and some lawmakers revoke support. They also talk about the ongoing congressional investigation and how the two stories are related.

OTA Report: Commanders Defense Jun 02, 2022

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Logan Paulsen shares his observation from week two of OTA's as he and Craig Hoffman break down the Commanders off-season. They talk about how Phidarian Mathis is fitting in, how his play is affecting Cole Holcomb and Jamin Davis, and the problems emerging in the Washington secondary.

Off-Season Scouting Report: Philadelphia Eagles Jun 02, 2022

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Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen look at the Eagles off-season and share why they think Philadelphia is the favorite in the NFC East.