
Hour 1: Time to Panic Button at Center?
Chris Russell reacts to Preseason Game 2 and asks whether it’s time to hit the panic button on the center position. Plus, the latest developments surrounding the 49ers and the arrest of team owner Jed York.
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Chris Russell reacts to Preseason Game 2 and asks whether it’s time to hit the panic button on the center position. Plus, the latest developments surrounding the 49ers and the arrest of team owner Jed York.

Chris Russell breaks down the ugly reality at center after Preseason Game 2. Is the position becoming a major weakness, and should the team be hitting the panic button? We dive into the struggles, what went wrong, and whether there’s a legitimate reason for concern heading into the season.

Chris Russell takes your calls on the offensive line and the growing concerns at center. Plus, reaction to the arrest of the 49ers owner, a closer look at the defense overall, and continued player-by-player grading through two games of preseason.

What does the future look like for JD5 if the offensive line doesn’t improve? Chris Russell takes a closer look at Jayden Daniels, what this means for his development, and the latest trades happening around the NFL.

We recap the Commanders’ first preseason game against the Detroit Lions, breaking down what stood out, what went wrong, and what fans should take away from the performance. Plus, the phone lines are open as callers sound off about the team, the terrible online, and their biggest concerns heading into the rest of the preseason.

We take a deeper look at the huge gap on the Commanders’ offensive line and what it could mean moving forward. We also highlight the positives from the preseason opener and discuss how Washington can build an identity around becoming a run-first team.

With roster cuts coming up fast, we break down the Commanders’ 53-man roster and predict which players will make the final team. Athan Kaliakmanis continues to show out, while the wide receiver room creates a tough decision with so many players making a case. Which WR gets cut, and who ultimately earns the WR3 spot?

Hour 1 with Nick Ashooh: The Commanders kick off now against the Lions / Commanders defense is getting turn overs early at least / What's the point of having Sam Hartman play? / The Commanders defense gets a couple of sacks

Hour 2 with Nick Ashooh: Nick talks to Kevin Sheehan about the Commanders training camp / What's the point of playing Jayden Daniels so little this game? / How panicked should we be about the Commanders offensive line? / Didn't we all collect sports cards as kids?

Hour 3 with Nick Ashooh: Does the NFL need a proper minor league, possibly based in Europe? / The Commanders have a tough decision to make about their WR room / Sam Hartman may not be making the cut to 53 / Final score: Commanders 13 - Lions 17 / First reactions on what worked, and what didn't, for the Commanders today / Which players stood out in the game today?

Hour 1 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: Awadd's Handy Dandy Training Camp Notebook / Who is it more important to see a good showing from, offense or defense? / 10 things Awadd wants to see today against the Lions / What do you want to see from the Commanders against the Lions today

Hour 2 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: Breaking news: Jayden Daniels will play today against the Lions / Jayden Daniels has got to get the rhythm going again / Awadd goes over who won't be playing today for the Commanders / What Awadd will be watching for from the Commanders today

Hour 3 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: David Harrison of WUSA9 tells us what to expect from the Commanders today / Things Awadd absolutely does NOT want to see today / Dan Quinn on defensive momentum this training camp / Awadd has a funny exchange with Commanders DB Rasul Douglas at practice

Hour 1 with Nick Ashooh: The importance of a quality backup QB in the NFL / Kickers are more important that you think, until you need a big kick / Chris "The Rooster" Russell dives into the Commanders preseason stories / Robert Henry Jr has to show that he can do it time and time again / Sonny Styles doesn't look bad but he's got a long way to go too

Hour 2 with Nick Ashooh: Nobody is going to care about the #5 memes if Jayden Daniels wins a Super Bowl / You can't rush a QB that isn't ready yet, experience can't be accelerated / More drama around the Lakers sale / The Cowboys offense could be dangerous next season

Hour 3 with Nick Ashooh: Chris "The Rooster" Russell dives into the Commanders preseason stories / Situation dictates success for young quarterbacks / Undrafted rookie Ceyair Wright has left the Bengals to pursue acting

In Hour 2, Nick Ashooh discusses Marcus Mariota’s injury and the latest update that he is expected to miss only the preseason. Nick also dives into the latest NBA news and NBA Euro basketball, breaking down the biggest storylines and developments from around the game.

In Hour 1, Nick Ashooh breaks down the latest Commanders injury news, takes a look at the team’s first preseason game, and reacts to the Arsenal vs. Manchester City Community Shield matchup. A packed hour covering Washington football and the latest action from the Premier League.

In Hour 3, Mike Jones joins Nick Ashooh to talk all things Washington Commanders. They discuss the importance of having a strong backup quarterback, Jayden Daniels’ NIL fight with LSU, along with the latest Commanders storylines heading into the season.

Hour 1 with Rick "Doc" Walker: First reactions to last night's preseason game / The preseason game does matter and for several reasons / Blocking looked good last night / There's a lot of things this team can build on after last night's game

Hour 2 with Rick "Doc" Walker: Donna Hopkins gives her take aways from last night's preseason game / The offensive line didn't look bad last night, who else looked good? / A closer look at what Sonny Styles was seeing last night in the game / Your level of effectiveness is determined by the players on the field

Hour 3 with Rick "Doc" Walker: Highlights from Dan Quinn's presser after the game / What was up with the Northwest Stadium field? / Starting the season with 2 division games on the road isn't all bad / The live experience still can't be beat

Marcus Mariota injury is not good for the Commanders / Should the Commanders sign a free agent QB after Mariota injury? / Has the Commanders' defense immensely approved? / Which players will make the Commanders' 53-man roster?

How good are the Commanders at developing its draft picks? / Will Jayden Daniels bounce back this season? / Will Washington ever find a stable QB? / What to make Jalen Hurts and the new-look Eagles

INTERVIEW: The Athletic's Mike Jones says if JD5 can stay healthy, Commanders can win 9-10 games / REPLAY: Dan Quinn press conference after preseason win vs. Dolphins / Takeaways from Dan Quinn's press conference / How have the Commanders recent draft picks panned out?

Nats beat Cubs 7-0. Jayden Daniels sends cease and desist to LSU. Hunt Palmer from LSU Radio Network explains the Jayden Saga from LSU's side of things. Takeaways from Commanders joint practice against the Dolphins

Commanders-Dolphins joint practice, Making the case for starters playing or not playing in the preseason game tomorrow, WR Battle for the Commanders, defensive players to watch

The most excited I've been for a Wizards season in a while. Wizards outlook for the season, NFL Preseason around the league, Russell Westbrook retires

Hour 1 with Nick Ashooh: The Laremy Tunsil injury's impact trickles down to the entire offense / What if the Commanders defense carries them at the start of the season? / David Harrison of Locked on Commanders talks about replacing Tunsil / With kickers improving so drastically, should the NFL have a 4 point fg? / Sonny Styles has been impressive so far in training camp / A look at QBs around the…

Hour 2 with Nick Ashooh: Josh Robbins talks about Anthony Davis contract and trade possibilities / The Wizards would be crazy to give AD the 4 year extension he wants / Are the Cowboys going to be good this year (at least in the regular season)? / Hakeem Olajuwon is working with Victor Wembanyama

Hour 3 with Nick Ashooh: David Harrison talks about replacing Tunsil while he's injured / Blough and the Commanders have to overcome the Laremy Tunsil injury / There's no way Adam Peters doesn't want Jayden's 5th year extension / Will the Rams be one of the all time best teams in NFL history this year?

Doc discusses Laremy Tunsil, Commanders depth & Commanders defensive line / Scott Jackson joins the show to discuss Commanders training camp

Doc takes calls about Commanders training camp & NFL Hall of Fame w/ fans / Doc discusses Commanders WR room and its depth / Fans discuss Commanders best training camp memories

Donna Hopkins joins the show to discuss Commanders training camp / Doc discusses the importance of developing Commanders depth & takes calls from fans / Does Washington have the best fans in the NFL? / Doc discusses which Redskins player has been snubbed by the NFL Hall of Fame

Hour 1 with Nick Ashooh: There's a lot of pressure on Dan Quinn this year / Adam Peters has to hit on more of these draft picks this season / PJ Glasser talks about the upcoming college football season / It's better to overpay a QB than worry about who your QB is going to be

Hour 2 with Nick Ashooh: Running backs are getting paid again, but it's only certain types of RBs / Scott Abraham of ABC7 reports on the Commanders practices this week / Comparing the QBs of the 2024 draft class / Anthony Armstrong breaks down the Commanders offense

Hour 3 with Nick Ashooh: Anthony Armstrong breaks down the Commanders offense / Well there might be one person that isn't pleased with the Diggs signing / Josh Robbins talks about Anthony Davis and contract extensions / Getting Anthony Davis a big extension may be Rich Paul's biggest challenge

Hour 1 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: Which players are already standing out at Commanders training camp? / Dan Quinn speaks at camp this morning about Diggs, Bill and more / What do we think of the WR room with the addition of Diggs? / Do fans really want to trade Luke McCaffrey now that Diggs is here?

Hour 2 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: Details on the Commanders offense at training camp this week / Now that Diggs is here, what position do you think needs improvement most? / Awadd spoke with safeties Will Harris and Jeremy Reaves at camp this week / Injuries are always a concern but Commanders have more depth this year

Hour 3 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: Is the Oline or the secondary a bigger concern? / Are the new offensive and defensive play callers the Commanders's biggest concern now? / How concerned are we about the kicking situation? / Dan Quinn on Jayden Daniels's super powers

Ben Standig breaks down the first week of Washington Commanders training camp, sharing his biggest observations, standout performers, and early storylines to watch as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Plus, fans call in to discuss which players they believe have emerged as the face of the franchise and weigh in on the latest camp buzz, expectations, and roster developments.

Hour 2 features Mitch Tischler joining the show to continue the conversation on the Washington Commanders, including the latest training camp storylines and players making an impact. Then the focus shifts to Major League Baseball as the crew breaks down the biggest moves at the MLB trade deadline, what the Washington Nationals could be planning before tomorrow's deadline, and the Dodgers'…

Who is the GOAT of the NBA? / Are the Commanders under the radar? / Doc looks back at DC sports championships /

Commanders beat reporter Donna Hopkins talks training camp / Doc says Commanders TE unit is most valuable unit on team / Former NBA player Adrian Branch talks Lebron, Bronny, and more NBA

Discussing young players on Commanders roster / How will the start of the Commanders season pan out? / Who will step up as a leader on the Commanders? + TE room talk

Tobi reports live from the Commanders training camp in Ashburn / Tobi speaks with Commanders DB Akhello Witherspoon and RB Rachaad White at training camp / Commanders embracing intensity in 2026

Tobi takes calls about Commanders schemes / Breaking down Commanders defensive scheme / Making it easier for the Commanders offense to produce / Reaction to Nats vs. Braves + NL Wild Card + Trade Deadline

Deep dive into Nats & MLB trade deadline / Should the Nats buy or sell? / What the Nats' roster look like right now

Hour 1 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: The vibes in training camp are much better this year / Do you believe Adam Peters has put together a proper WR room? / What is Jacory Croskey-Merritt's role in this training camp? / Dan Quinn speaks about the little things the Commanders are doing in camp

Hour 2 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: Callers have opinions on the WR room / If Adam Peters was going to bring in Diggs it should have been before camp started / David Harrison reports from today's Commanders training camp / The importance of keeping Jayden Daniels on schedule