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1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Other NFL Teams Playing Starters, JP Finlay Previews Preseason Game + Calls 43:36 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Roster Bubble Guys to Watch Out For, QB Battle in Vegas, Saquon Hates Joint Practices + Calls 1:25:10 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Watered Down Preseason, NIL Chaos + Around the NBA
Hour 1 1:12 - The NFL Is Playing Its Star QBs—Should Washington Follow Suit? 14:56 - Calls on Players Playing in the Preseason 21:24 - JP Finlay Previews Lions Game: Will JD5 Finally Play?
Hour 2 1:12 - Calls on the Starters Playing Saturday Against the Lions 17:33 - Who Has the Most to Prove vs. Detroit? 23:42 - Right Move for Raiders to Not Name Starting QB Yet? 31:15 - Eagles-Pats Joint Practice Takeaways
Hour 3 1:12 - NFL Preseason is Watered Down 15:38 - NFL to College Football? Nick Ashooh Breaks Down the Eligibility Chaos 24:34 - Klay Thompson to Heat, DeMar Derozan to the Nuggets + WizKids Hooping in Cali
Nick Ashooh reacts to the stunning court ruling allowing certain former college players who signed NFL contracts to pursue a return to college football. A Louisiana judge granted a temporary restraining order giving 16 football players a path to regain a fifth season of eligibility, with some players already entering the transfer portal—including Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright
With the Commanders’ 53-man roster beginning to take shape, Nick Ashooh and Anthony discuss the players who could make the biggest jump with a strong performance Saturday. Robert Henry Jr., Quan Martin and several receivers battling for the final spots are all under the microscope.
Nick Ashooh and JP Finlay debate whether the Commanders should put Jayden Daniels on the field Saturday while also dealing with a growing injury list. They discuss the importance of the center position, the players fighting to make the roster and whether the defense needs to establish itself as a strength heading into the regular season. Washington has confirmed several starters will play, but…
Nick Ashooh examines the growing trend of NFL teams giving their starters preseason snaps and wonders whether Washington should do the same with Jayden Daniels. The Commanders are balancing preparation against risk, particularly with Marcus Mariota already expected to miss the rest of the preseason and injuries affecting the offensive line.
1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Johnny Newton Undergoes Pec Surgery, Nick Disagrees w/ Doc Walker + Calls 39:33 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Wizards Trade for Mann, James Harden Gets Paid + NFL Expansion to Europe? 1:24:51 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Kevin Sheehan Joins the Show, Level of Concern at Center + August Heroes
Hour 1 1:12 - Nick Ashooh Puts the Commanders’ Injury List Into Perspective 18:09 - Doc Walker Says Play JD5. Nick Ashooh Says Absolutely Not. 29:07 - Calls on If Jayden Daniels Should Play Saturday Against the Lions
Hour 2 1:12 - Cam Whitmore Out, Tre Mann In—Did the Wizards Just Win Again? 19:33 - James Harden Gets Paid—Was Cleveland Right to Bring Him Back? 28:35 - Nick Ashooh Pushes Back on NFL Expansion to Europe
Hour 3 1:12 - Kevin Sheehan on JD5, the Center Battle & the Commanders’ Defense 16:31 - Nick Expresses His Concern for the Commanders at Center 25:04 - Who’s Going to be an August Hero?
Nick Ashooh welcomes Kevin Sheehan to discuss the Commanders’ preseason decisions and roster concerns, from whether Jayden Daniels should play to the uncertainty at center and the evolving running back room. Kevin explains why a defense-first identity could be the key to Washington’s season before shifting gears to the Wizards and the Anthony Davis era in Washington.
Nick Ashooh reacts to Roger Goodell’s “no doubt” prediction that the NFL will eventually have teams outside the U.S. While Europe has become one of the league’s biggest international markets, Nick believes establishing a permanent franchise there could create major problems with travel, rest and recovery. The guys debate whether the NFL should prioritize a closer market like Mexico instead.
Nick Ashooh breaks down the Wizards’ acquisition of Tre Mann and why the move makes sense for Washington’s roster. He highlights Mann’s shooting, point-guard ability and experience while discussing what the trade means for Cam Whitmore and the Wizards’ backcourt rotation.
Doc Walker believes Jayden Daniels should play a series or two Saturday against Detroit if he’s healthy. Nick Ashooh respectfully disagrees, arguing that the risk simply isn’t worth the reward—especially with Marcus Mariota already sidelined with an MCL sprain and injuries continuing to affect the offensive line. With roughly three weeks until the regular-season opener, Nick questions how much…
Nick Ashooh starts Burgundy and Gold Today by taking stock of Washington’s injury situation. He discusses the players currently sidelined, how much concern the Commanders should have and why a look around the league shows Washington isn’t the only team dealing with a lengthy injury list.
1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders Injury Report Grows, Uncertainty w/ Starters Playing Sat. + Calls 39:33 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Ben Standig Joins the Show, Should JD5 Get Preseason Snaps + Calls 1:26:18 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - International Team is Coming, Mystics-Tempo Preview + Calls
Hour 1 1:12 - Doc: Injuries Create an Opportunity for the Commanders’ Backups 11:38 - Calls on Injury Report Growing and If the Starters Should Still Play Saturday 23:08 - DQ Uncertain If Starters Will Play + Players to Have Big Game Saturday 30:08 - Calls on Who Will Be Player of the Game Saturday
Hour 3 1:12 - Calls on if JD5 Should Play in the Preseason 19:42 - NFL Team Outside the U.S.? Doc & Anthony Debate the Best Landing Spot 31:56 - Mystics vs Tempo Preview
Doc Walker and Anthony break down Roger Goodell’s vision for an NFL franchise outside the United States. With Mexico City already hosting regular-season games again beginning in 2026 and Toronto having previously hosted NFL games, they debate which market has the strongest case to become the league’s first permanent international home.
Doc Walker believes Jayden Daniels needs at least one preseason series to get live-game reps before the Commanders open the season against Philadelphia. Anthony disagrees, arguing that Daniels has already gotten plenty of work in training camp and that the three-week gap between the Lions game and Week 1 limits the value of those snaps. With Marcus Mariota already unavailable for the rest of the…
Ben Standig joins Doc Walker to discuss the biggest questions facing Washington as preseason continues. They assess the growing injury list, debate the ideal lineup for Saturday’s game in Detroit and examine whether the Commanders need to add another kicker or trust rookie Drew Stevens after he won the competition with Jake Moody.
Doc Walker and Anthony discuss Washington’s growing list of injuries and what it means for Saturday’s preseason game. While Doc recognizes the importance of getting starters ready, he also sees a valuable opportunity for the players behind them to earn trust and show they can handle bigger roles if injuries strike during the regular season.
1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Will Starters Play in the Preseason, Dan Quinn on Junkies + Calls 45:58 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Position Battles Heating Up, Donna Hopkins Joins the Show + Calls 1:27:17 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Lou Holder Talks Stephen A. Getting ‘Thumbs Down’ Award + Calls
Hour 1 1:12 - Is Sitting the Starters All Preseason a Mistake? Doc Says Yes 18:40 - Calls on How Much the Starters Should Play in the 2nd Preseason Game
Hour 2 1:12 - Donna Hopkins: The Commanders’ Position Battles Are Heating Up 17:40 - Calls on How Much the Starters Should Play in the 2nd Preseason Game
Hour 3 1:12 - Should Stephen A. Smith Have Taken the NABJ Criticism Differently? 27:54 - Calls on Stephen A. Smith Receiving ‘Thumbs Down’ Award
Doc Walker and Lou Holder examine both sides of Stephen A. Smith’s feud with the NABJ. Smith has called the award a personal attack and disputed the organization’s characterization of his comments, while the NABJ says its goal is accountability and an opportunity for reflection and progress. The guys also debate whether Smith chose the right venue by taking his response to Sean Hannity.
Doc Walker welcomes Donna Hopkins to break down the latest Commanders practice. They discuss the returns of Nick Allegretti and John Bates before diving into two of Washington’s most intriguing position battles: wide receiver and safety. Donna shares why the WR competition has caught her attention and why Quan Martin is trending in the right direction.
Dan Quinn hasn’t committed to exactly how much the Commanders’ starters will play against Detroit, but Doc Walker knows what he wants to see. Doc believes the first team needs some live-game reps before the regular season—not because he’s dismissing the injury risk, but because he doesn’t want Washington going into Philly without being battle-tested.
1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders-Dolphins Game Takeaways, Mariota Suffers MCL Sprain + Calls 41:52 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - JD5 Issues Cease-and-Desist to LSU, Von Miller Signs w/ Dallas + Calls 1:24:29 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Injury Updates, NABJ Gives Stephen A. ‘Thumbs Down’ Award + New Netflix Show
Hour 1 1:12 - Doc Wants to See the Starters Before Philly 12:08 - Caller: I’ve Seen Enough of Sam Hartman 20:14 - Doc & Anthony React to Marcus Mariota’s MCL Sprain 33:40 - Doc Defends the Commanders’ Defense After Miami’s Opening Drive
Hour 2 1:12 - Doc & Anthony React to Jayden Daniels’ Cease-and-Desist to LSU 12:15 - Calls on the Commanders Defense and JD5's Cease-and-Desist Letter to LSU 24:57 - Von Miller Signs w/ Dallas + Jaxson Dart “Puzzled” By Medical Tent Visits
