Take Command

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106.7 The Fan Host Grant Paulsen and Former NFL Tight End Logan Paulsen give expert commentary on Washington Commanders football. It’s the go-to resource for serious Commanders fans who are interested in in-depth analysis and a deeper understanding of the game. Grant Paulsen is a longtime DC sports talk show host and reporter. Logan Paulsen played tight end for 8 seasons in the NFL, including 5 years for Washington.

Free Agency/NFL Draft Tight End Class Preview
Today at 5:05 AM

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Free Agency/NFL Draft Tight End Class Preview in an action-packed episode of the pod. As we move closer and closer to NFL Free Agency getting underway on Monday, it's time to look at who's available at the Commanders positions of need, starting with tight end... the boys are back to breakdown who the Commanders currently have under contract on their roster, the new scheme they'll run, the top available free agent tight ends including Isaiah Likely, Chig Okonkwo, David Njoku, the top available tight ends in the NFL Draft including...


NFL Draft Tight End Class Preview Including Sadiq, Stowers, and More!
Today at 5:03 AM

***Third Segment***

As we move closer and closer to NFL Free Agency getting underway on Monday, it's time to look at who's available at the Commanders positions of need, starting with tight end ... Logan and Grant breakdown the top available tight ends in the NFL Draft including Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, and more!

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Free Agency Tight End Class Preview Including Likely, Okonkwo, Njoku, and More!
Today at 5:02 AM

***Second Segment***

As we move closer and closer to NFL Free Agency getting underway on Monday, it's time to look at who's available at the Commanders positions of need, starting with tight end ... Logan and Grant breakdown the top available free agent tight ends including Isaiah Likely, Chig Okonkwo, David Njoku, and more!

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Current State Of Commanders Tight End Position
Today at 5:00 AM

***First Segment***

As we move closer and closer to NFL Free Agency getting underway on Monday, it's time to look at who's available at the Commanders positions of need, starting with tight end ... Logan and Grant breakdown who the Commanders currently have under contract on their roster, the new scheme they'll run, and more!

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Roster Shakeup: Lattimore Released, Allegretti Extended & Will ___ Be There At Pick 7?
Last Wednesday at 5:07 AM

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Roster Shakeup: Lattimore Released, Allegretti Extended & Will ___ Be There At Pick 7? in an action-packed episode of the pod. As we move closer and closer to NFL Free Agency getting underway next Monday, the Commanders continue to make moves... the boys are back to breakdown the Commanders signing Nick Allegretti to an extension, Chris Paul's free agent market, and where things sit with Laremy Tunsil, before discussing the worst kept secret of the Commanders offseason, which was their decision to cut ties with Marshon Lattimore, play a game of "Will ___ Be There...


Will ____ Be There At Pick 7? Logan Weighs In
Last Wednesday at 5:05 AM

***Third Segment***

As we move closer and closer to NFL Free Agency getting underway next Monday, the Commanders continue to make moves... Logan and Grant breakdown which players will truly make it to pick 7 and the Commanders in the NFL Draft as of today

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Commanders Release Marshon Lattimore
Last Wednesday at 5:02 AM

***Second Segment***

As we move closer and closer to NFL Free Agency getting underway next Monday, the Commanders continue to make moves... Logan and Grant breakdown the worst kept secret of the Commanders offseason, which was their decision to cut ties with Marshon Lattimore

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The Commanders Continue To Invest In The Offensive Line... With Work To Do
Last Wednesday at 5:00 AM

***First Segment***

As we move closer and closer to NFL Free Agency getting underway next Monday, the Commanders continue to make moves... Logan and Grant breakdown the Commanders signing Nick Allegretti to an extension, Chris Paul's free agent market, and where things sit with Laremy Tunsil

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2026 NFL Combine Breakdown: Sonny Styles & Jeremiyah Love Soar as Commanders Cut Tyler Biadasz
Last Monday at 5:04 AM

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the 2026 NFL Combine Breakdown: Sonny Styles & Jeremiyah Love Soar as Commanders Cut Tyler Biadasz in an action-packed episode of the pod. The NFL Combine has come and gone with multiple players drastically improving their draft stock...... the boys are back to breakdown the Commanders decision to release starting center Tyler Biadasz, the promotion of David Raih to passing game coordinator, and the hiring of Ben Steele as the new tight ends coach, before discussing the performances of Sonny Styles, Rueben Bain, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, Keldric Faulk, David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, and...


Styles And Love Stock Rises, Bain And Tate Stock Falls At Combine
Last Monday at 5:02 AM

***Second Segment***

The NFL Combine has come and gone with multiple players drastically improving their draft stock... Logan and Grant breakdown the performances of Sonny Styles, Rueben Bain, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, Keldric Faulk, David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, and more!

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Commanders Release Tyler Biadasz, Promote David Raih, & Hire Ben Steele
Last Monday at 5:00 AM

***First Segment***

The NFL Combine has come and gone with multiple players drastically improving their draft stock... but first, Logan and Grant breakdown the Commanders decision to release starting center Tyler Biadasz, the promotion of David Raih to passing game coordinator, and the hiring of Ben Steele as the new tight ends coach

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Biggest Takeaways From Adam Peters & Dan Quinn's NFL Combine Pressers
02/26/2026

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Biggest Takeaways From Adam Peters & Dan Quinn's NFL Combine Pressers in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders Braintrust of Adam Peters and Dan Quinn took to the podium at the NFL Combine... the boys are back to breakdown all of Peters and Quinn's notable comments including Zach Ertz future, Daron Payne sticking around, Marshon Lattimore and Laremy Tunsil's contract talks, the Commanders heading back to London, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command! πŸ“² Follow Grant on Instagram: @granthpaulsen

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Daron Payne's Here To Stay But Will Lattimore And Ertz Hit The Road?
02/26/2026

***Second Segment***

The Commanders Braintrust of Adam Peters and Dan Quinn took to the podium at the NFL Combine... Logan and Grant breakdown all of Peters and Quinn's notable comments including Zach Ertz future, Daron Payne sticking around, Marshon Lattimore, and more!

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The Commanders MUST Retain Laremy Tunsil
02/26/2026

***First Segment***

The Commanders Braintrust of Adam Peters and Dan Quinn took to the podium at the NFL Combine... Logan and Grant breakdown one of Peters most interesting comments, which was that the Commanders are working hard to retain Laremy Tunsil.

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Commanders NFL Combine Primer... Wylie Re-Signed & Johnson Heads To LA
02/24/2026

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders NFL Combine Primer... Wylie Re-Signed & Johnson Heads To LA in an action-packed episode of the pod. We've got a busy, newsy week already for the Commanders as their brass heads to the Combine... the boys are back to breakdown what the most important parts of the combine are, what teams are truly looking for, the Commanders re-signing Andrew Wylie, losing Brian Johnson to the Rams, the Falcons decision to franchise tag Kyle Pitts, go rapid-fire on the biggest questions to be answers at the Combine, and more! Find out all...


Falcons Tag Kyle Pitts & Rapid-Fire NFL Combine Questions
02/24/2026

***Third Segment***

We've got a busy, newsy week already for the Commanders as their brass heads to the Combine... Logan and Grant breakdown the Falcons decision to franchise tag Kyle Pitts, go rapid-fire on the biggest questions to be answers at the Combine, and more!

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Commanders Re-Sign Andrew Wylie But Lose Brian Johnson To The Rams
02/24/2026

***Second Segment***

We've got a busy, newsy week already for the Commanders as their brass heads to the Combine... Logan and Grant breakdown the Commanders re-signing Andrew Wylie, losing Brian Johnson to the Rams, and more!

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What Teams Truly Look For At The NFL Combine
02/24/2026

***First Segment***

We've got a busy, newsy week already for the Commanders as their brass heads to the Combine... Logan and Grant breakdown what the most important parts of the combine are, what teams are truly looking for, and more!

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The Case For (And Against) Jeremiyah Love At Pick 7 And The Sneaky Good Commanders Offensive Line
02/23/2026

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the The Case For (And Against) Jeremiyah Love And The Sneaky Good Commanders Offensive Line in an action-packed episode of the pod. We've officially reached NFL Combine Week which means it's time to see what the numbers say... the boys are back to breakdown the case for Notre Dame Running Back Jeremiyah Love to be the Commanders choice at pick 7, the main case against it, how he stacks up against Sonny Styles and David Bailey, if the Commanders should focus on building an insane offense to counteract a subpar defense, the Commanders...


The Commanders Offensive Line Was Better Than Most Think
02/23/2026

***Third Segment***

We've officially reached NFL Combine Week which means it's time to see what the numbers say... Logan and Grant breakdown the Commanders offensive line play, how the numbers actually showed that it over performed, Laremy Tunsil's contract situation, and more!

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Could Commanders Build Insane Offense To Counteract A Subpar Defense?
02/23/2026

***Second Segment***

We've officially reached NFL Combine Week which means it's time to see what the numbers say... Logan and Grant breakdown if the Commanders should focus on building an insane offense to counteract a subpar defense, how Jeremiyah Love stacks up against Sonny Styles and David Bailey, and more!

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Should The Commanders Look More Seriously At Jeremiyah Love?
02/23/2026

***First Segment***

We've officially reached NFL Combine Week which means it's time to see what the numbers say... Logan and Grant breakdown the case for Notre Dame Running Back Jeremiyah Love to be the Commanders choice at pick 7, the main case against it, and more!

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Take Command Friday Mailbag: RB2, WR2, Fixing CB Room, & Options At Pick 7
02/20/2026

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulson dive into the latest Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. They dive into your questions, hitting on which of Logan's old teammates he would give to Jayden for 2026, whether to keep C-Rod or McNichols, Commanders WR2 plan of action, how to fix the cornerback room, defensive necessity at pick 7, Cashius Howell's case at pick 7, and more! Find out all that and more on this Mailbag Friday Edition of Take Command!


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Fixing CB Room And Arvell Reese & Cashius Howell's Case To Be Pick 7
02/20/2026

***Second Segment***

It's Friday which means it's time for another Take Command Mailbag... Logan and Grant dive into your questions, starting with the defense, hitting on how to fix the cornerback room, defensive necessity at pick 7, Cashius Howell's case at pick 7, and more!

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McNichols Or C-Rod? Pierce Or Jennings? & Jayden's Health
02/20/2026

***First Segment***

It's Friday which means it's time for another Take Command Mailbag... Logan and Grant dive into your questions, starting with the offense, hitting on which of Logan's old teammates he would give to Jayden for 2026, whether to keep C-Rod or McNichols, Commanders WR2 plan of action, and more!

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Should Commanders Pursue Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb, Or Retain Deebo Samuel In Free Agency?
02/18/2026

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Should Commanders Pursue Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb, Or Deebo Samuel In Free Agency? in an action-packed episode of the pod. Roster moves have begun across the NFL but most notably in Miami, with the Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill AND Bradley Chubb... the boys are back to breakdown Deebo Samuel's contract voiding, whether Commanders should pursue Hill, whether Commanders should pursue Chubb, what other options could be intriguing across from Armstrong, Sam Cosmi and Kain Medrano's roles and more. Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command! πŸ“² Follow Gra...


What Will Sam Cosmi And Kain Medrano's Roles Look Like Moving Forward?
02/18/2026

***Third Segment***

Roster moves have begun across the NFL but most notably in Miami, with the Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill AND Bradley Chubb... Logan and Grant digress to quickly look into what Sam Cosmi and Kain Medrano's roles could be on the 2026 Commanders, and more!

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Should The Commanders Pursue Bradley Chubb Or Look To Other Options?
02/18/2026

***Second Segment***

Roster moves have begun across the NFL but most notably in Miami, with the Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill AND Bradley Chubb... Logan and Grant breakdown whether Commanders should pursue Chubb, what other options could be intriguing across from Armstrong, and more!

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Should The Commanders Retain Deebo Samuel Or Pursue Tyreek Hill?
02/18/2026

***First Segment***

Roster moves have begun across the NFL but most notably in Miami, with the Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill AND Bradley Chubb... Logan and Grant breakdown Deebo Samuel's contract voiding, whether Commanders should pursue Hill, and more!

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Should Commanders Pursue Brandon Aiyuk Or Prioritize A Tight End In Free Agency?
02/16/2026

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Should Commanders Pursue Brandon Aiyuk Or Prioritize A Tight End In Free Agency? in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders offseason keeps rolling on and we are continuing to talk ball as free agency and the draft move closer and closer... the boys are back to breakdown Logan's obsessive commitment to watching film, the bizarre hatred for analytics in football, Jayden's comments on his past Arizona State teammates, whether or not they'd be comfortable with a Brandon Aiyuk pursuit, the need for a tight end this offseason, and more...


Is Tight End A Bigger Need Than Wide Receiver For The Commanders This Offseason?
02/16/2026

***Third Segment***

The Commanders offseason keeps rolling on and we are continuing to talk ball as free agency and the draft move closer and closer... Logan and Grant breakdown whether tight end is a bigger need than wide receiver, whether the draft or free agency is a better path to go down to get that, and more!

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Should Commanders Listen To Jayden Daniels And Pursue Brandon Aiyuk?
02/16/2026

***Second Segment***

The Commanders offseason keeps rolling on and we are continuing to talk ball as free agency and the draft move closer and closer... Logan and Grant breakdown Jayden's comments on his past Arizona State teammates, whether or not they'd be comfortable with a Brandon Aiyuk pursuit, and more!

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Why Are We Still Looking Down On Analytics In Football In 2026?
02/16/2026

***First Segment***

The Commanders offseason keeps rolling on and we are continuing to talk ball as free agency and the draft move closer and closer... Logan and Grant breakdown Logan's constant, obsessive commitment to watching film, the bizarre hatred for analytics in football, and more!

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Takeaways From David Blough & Daronte Jones' Introductory Press Conferences
02/12/2026

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Takeaways From David Blough & Daronte Jones' Introductory Press Conferences in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders kicked off the offseason with the first pressers for their new coordinators... the boys are back to breakdown what they make of the first comments from new Offensive Coordinator David Blough and new Defensive Coordinator Daronte Jones, how their new offensive and defensive mindsets will change the team, the Commanders extending Punter Tress Way, his amazing career in Washington, and more. Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command! <...


Instant Reaction: Commanders Extend Punter Tress Way
02/12/2026

***Third Segment***

The Commanders kicked off the offseason with the first pressers for their new coordinators... Logan and Grant breakdown the Commanders extending Tress Way, his amazing career in Washington, and more!

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Takeaways From Daronte Jones' Introductory Press Conference
02/12/2026

***Second Segment***

The Commanders kicked off the offseason with the first pressers for their new coordinators... Logan and Grant breakdown what they make of the first comments from new Defensive Coordinator Daronte Jones, how his new defensive mindset will change the defense, and more!

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Takeaways From David Blough's Introductory Press Conference
02/12/2026

***First Segment***

The Commanders kicked off the offseason with the first pressers for their new coordinators... Logan and Grant breakdown what they make of the first comments from new Offensive Coordinator David Blough, how his new offensive mindset will change the offense, and more!

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Super Bowl 60 Reflection, Bobby Wagner Reunion? & Potential Pursuit of Maxx Crosby
02/10/2026

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Super Bowl 60 Reflection, Bobby Wagner Reunion?, & Potential Pursuit of Maxx Crosby in an action-packed episode of the pod. We're finally moving past the Super Bowl and truly into the NFL offseason... the boys are back to breakdown what they make of the Seahawks Super Bowl winning team, Bobby Wagner winning NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year, if Bobby should be brought back, Commanders hiring Eric Henderson as new DL coach, and whether or not the Commanders should pursue a Maxx Crosby trade. Find out all that and more on this...


Should Commanders Pursue A Maxx Crosby Trade?
02/10/2026

***Third Segment***

We're finally moving past the Super Bowl and truly into the NFL offseason... Logan and Grant breakdown if they would pursue Maxx Crosby this offseason, what it would take, and more!

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Should Bobby Wagner Be Brought Back In Smaller Role?
02/10/2026

***Second Segment***

We're finally moving past the Super Bowl and truly into the NFL offseason... Logan and Grant breakdown and debate whether or not to bring back Bobby Wagner, how he'd fit in the new defense, Commanders hiring Eric Henderson as new DL coach, and more!

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