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1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Chris Simms Critical of Commanders Coordinator Hires, Biggest Concerns for Coordinators + Calls 46:56 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Thom Loverro Joins the Show + Should Commanders Draft RB or WR 1:29:13 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Calls on If Commanders Should Draft RB or WR + NBA All Star Weekend Preview

Hour 1 1:12 - Simms Says It “Makes No Sense” — Doc & Anthony Push Back 20:44 - What Are Your Biggest Concerns With Our Coordinators? + Calls on Chris Simms

Hour 2 1:12 - Thom Loverro on the Super Bowl, Sonny Jurgensen, Olympics & NBA All-Star Weekend 14:47 - Calls on Chris Simms Comments About Commanders Coordinators 20:03 - Doc’s Draft Curveball: Jeremiyah Love at No. 7? 33:41 - Field Yates Makes the Case for Carnell Tate — Doc & Anthony Push Back

Hour 3 1:12 - Calls on If the Commanders Should Draft a RB or WR at No. 7 27:25 - Will You Be Watching NBA All Star Weekend?

ESPN draft analyst Field Yates believes the Commanders should target Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 7 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft. The argument? Pair another dynamic playmaker with Jayden Daniels, continue building the offense, and surround your franchise quarterback with as much talent as possible. Doc Walker and Anthony understand the logic — explosive offenses win in today’s NFL, and adding another weapon opposite Terry McLaurin is enticing. But ultimately, they disagree.

Doc Walker isn’t following the consensus draft board — he’s shaking it up. Instead of going defense at No. 7 overall, Doc says he’d take Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love to transform the Commanders’ offense. His reasoning? Take pressure off Jayden Daniels and stop putting the entire franchise on the young QB’s shoulders. Doc and Anthony break down whether drafting a running back that high is bold team-building or a risky reach, and what it would signal about the Commanders’ offensive philosophy moving forward.

Doc Walker welcomes longtime friend and American sportswriter Thom Loverro, a veteran journalist with decades of experience covering major events from the NFL and World Series to the Winter Olympics, for his biggest takeaways from the recent Super Bowl. They also reminisce about what it was like covering the legendary Sonny Jurgensen, explore the spectacle of the Winter Olympics, and debate ways the NBA could revitalize its All-Star Weekend — all through the lens of one of DC’s most respected voices in sports journalism.

Doc Walker and Anthony react to Pro Football Talk’s Chris Simms sounding off on the Commanders’ coordinator hires — offensive coordinator David Blough and defensive coordinator Daronte Jones — saying the decision “makes no sense” given both are first-time play-callers. Doc and Anthony strongly disagree, arguing that coaching hires should be judged by vision and leadership as well as experience, and that the Commanders’ approach under Dan Quinn prioritizes potential and fit over pedigree. They break down why they believe the hires are defensible, the context behind Quinn’s decision to promote from within, and why they aren’t ready to write off Blough or Jones before seeing results on the field.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Mina Kimes’ QB Rankings, Getting JD5 Back to Rookie-Year Form + Calls 47:01 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - 10 Targets a Game for McLaurin, Deebo Samuel Contract Set to Void + Calls 1:31:29 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Mock Draft Monday, Tobi’s Pick at No. 7 + NBA Tanking Levels

Hour 1 1:12 - Mina Kimes’ QB Rankings: Tobi Makes the Case for Jayden Daniels at No. 1 17:20 - How Do the Commanders Get Jayden Daniels Back to Rookie-Year Form? 26:45 - Calls on Getting Jayden Daniels Back to Rookie-Year Form

Hour 2 1:12 - Blough Wants to Feed Terry: 10 Targets a Game for McLaurin? 13:04 - Deebo Samuel Contract Set to Void Today + Commanders WR Depth Discussion 25:20 - Calls on Building the Commanders WR room

Hour 3 1:12 - Mock Draft Monday: Tobi Reacts to All the Latest Picks at No. 7 11:19 - Tobi’s Pick at No. 7: Why Caleb Downs Should Be the Commanders’ Choice 20:34 - Jazz Taking Tanking to New Levels

Tobi Altizer makes his case for why Caleb Downs should be the Commanders’ selection with the No. 7 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft. Tobi breaks down Downs’ impact, versatility, and playmaking ability, and explains why adding an elite defensive talent like Downs could be a game-changing move for a Commanders team looking to rebuild and upgrade its defense.

New Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough told WUSA 9 that he envisions an offense where Terry McLaurin is a featured weapon and sees around 10 targets per game. Tobi Altizer reacts to Blough’s comments and explains why he loves the philosophy, breaking down how different and more explosive the Commanders’ offense looks when Terry is heavily involved and why making McLaurin a focal point could be key to getting the offense back on track.

Tobi Altizer breaks down what the Commanders need to do to get Jayden Daniels back to playing at the high level he showed during his rookie season. From scheme and play-calling to protection, confidence, and surrounding talent, Tobi outlines the key adjustments and areas of emphasis that can help the Commanders get their franchise quarterback back to looking like one of the league’s most dynamic young passers.