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USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former NFL TE says Commanders safety is an athletic 'freak'
So you think you could play in the NFL? Former Washington tight end Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman engaged in a conversation on their latest edition of the "Take Command" podcast, discussing the athleticism of NFL players. Paulsen mentioned the Commanders' rookie undrafted safety last year, Tyler Owens. "He's a freak, right?" said Paulsen. Logan then told of how, though Owens is a physical specimen, he last year only saw action for the most part on special teams. "He's a special-teams backup because he lacks some of that football intuition right now. Can you learn it? Sure. Can you develop it? For certain. I think that is where the starting players are special." Paulsen broke out and told an old story about how one of his NFL tight end coaches had used a grading system for players for about a decade. The coach graded all but two players as green athletically and had two players whom he graded down athletically as red. The coach was talking with Paulsen one day, conveying to him that in the decade, he had only graded two of his tight ends in the red. Paulsen, curious, asked, only to be surprised to find out he himself was one of the two! When Paulsen was asked one time to join a bunch of athletic guys in a game of flag football. They could not believe all of the plays that Paulsen was making, such as touchdowns and an interception. Afterward, one of the guys told Paulsen that he viewed him as an NFL scrub, and now he marveled because Paulsen had just proven he was much more athletic than all the other guys playing. Do you remember Brian Scalabrine? He was a mere role player, spending 11 NBA seasons on the bench. Those who played basketball in high school might view themselves as athletic. Still, they have no idea of the numerous levels of basketball players who have played in college, some of whom made it to the NBA, some were starters, some were All-Stars, and even fewer were superstars. Scalabrine was criticized by someone who was clueless and had no comprehension of the many levels of athleticism out there, and Scalabrine responded, "I'm way closer to LeBron than you are to me." The same holds true in every sport; the golfers, swimmers, basketball players, football players, and tennis pros you see on television are far better than anyone you have most likely seen in person in your respective sport.
USA Today
07-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Is there a cornerback that would be good value for the Commanders at No. 29?
Is there a cornerback that would be good value for the Commanders at No. 29? So, is there a cornerback in the 2025 NFL draft class that would be a good value pick for the Washington Commanders at No. 29? That question was posed to Jeremy Greene, Sportsocracy draft analyst, on the most recent "Take Command" podcast episode hosted by Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman. Paulsen and Hoffman both said they felt like Commanders' DC Joe Whitt Jr. wants a corner who can play good aggressive man coverage and tackle well. Here are some of the thoughts that Greene offered last week regarding some of the corners believed to be in the top tier of mock drafts.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Logan Paulsen grades Commanders 2024 draft class
Logan Paulsen is always a good listen, and he did not disappoint grading the Commanders' rookie class. Paulsen and Craig Hoffman broke down the 2024 class in an episode of their "Take Command" podcast this week. For now, Commanders Wire will provide selected summary statements by Paulsen. Here is the episode in full. Jayden Daniels (Rd 1, 2) "The number one thing for me was his amount of work each week to get back to that him to come back each and every week and trust the process was impressive." Jer'Zhan Newton (Rd 2, 36) "At times he was physically outmatched...I am excited to see him in year two with a full offseason...I do think you see the work ethic, the physical play." Mike Sainristil (Rd 2, 50) "What Sainristil did this year can't be flexibility he brought to the embodies what it means to be a a special football player." Ben Sinnott (Rd 2, 53) "You see the athlete, the physicality, the is not the underneath route running winner that Zach Ertz times he had a lack of awareness in the run game." Brandon Coleman (Rd 3, 67) "He probably exceeded expectations playing has moved from guard to tackle at a good is for sure a starting NFL offensive lineman." Luke McCaffrey (Rd 3, 100) "He is not yet a great separator; only played receiver two years competes, he's a bigger body is his role next year?" Jordan Magee (Rd 5, 139) "He's got that competitive injured in preseason then again in season...I'm excited for him to get healthy and play... Dominique Hampton (Rd 5, 161) "was learning a new position, being converted from safety down to not ever play in the NFL.. Javontae Jean-Baptiste (Rd 7, 222) "like his length, play a 7th round pick to be in the mix for playing time next year that is a good a nice find (at 222). Tyler Owens (UFA) "A special teams may be how he makes his NFL money" Colson Yankoff (UFA) "Another maniac, fast, big, covered kicks well... Yankoff and Owens have roles for next year" This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Logan Paulsen grades Commanders 2024 draft class
USA Today
08-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Logan Paulsen grades Commanders 2024 draft class
Logan Paulsen is always a good listen, and he did not disappoint grading the Commanders' rookie class. Paulsen and Craig Hoffman broke down the 2024 class in an episode of their 'Take Command' podcast this week. For now, Commanders Wire will provide selected summary statements by Paulsen. Here is the episode in full. Jayden Daniels (Rd 1, 2) 'The number one thing for me was his consistency…The amount of work each week to get back to that pinnacle…for him to come back each and every week and trust the process was impressive.' Jer'Zhan Newton (Rd 2, 36) 'At times he was physically outmatched…I am excited to see him in year two with a full offseason…I do think you see the work ethic, the physical play.' Mike Sainristil (Rd 2, 50) 'What Sainristil did this year can't be overstated…The flexibility he brought to the defense…he embodies what it means to be a Commander…he's a special football player.' Ben Sinnott (Rd 2, 53) 'You see the athlete, the physicality, the want-to…he is not the underneath route running winner that Zach Ertz is…at times he had a lack of awareness in the run game.' Brandon Coleman (Rd 3, 67) 'He probably exceeded expectations playing tackle…he has moved from guard to tackle at TCU…he's a good athlete…He is for sure a starting NFL offensive lineman.' Luke McCaffrey (Rd 3, 100) 'He is not yet a great separator; only played receiver two years previously…he competes, he's tough…he's a bigger body guy…what is his role next year?' Jordan Magee (Rd 5, 139) 'He's got that competitive dog…was injured in preseason then again in season…I'm excited for him to get healthy and play… Dominique Hampton (Rd 5, 161) 'was learning a new position, being converted from safety down to linebacker…might not ever play in the NFL.. Javontae Jean-Baptiste (Rd 7, 222) 'like his length, play strength…for a 7th round pick to be in the mix for playing time next year that is a good thing…he's a nice find (at 222). Tyler Owens (UFA) 'A special teams maniac…that may be how he makes his NFL money' Colson Yankoff (UFA) 'Another maniac, fast, big, strong…really covered kicks well… Yankoff and Owens have roles for next year'
