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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 2H 6M

Full Show | Thursday 03-05-26

from The Chris Russell Show

The show opens with major sports headlines, including the Chicago Bears trading WR DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Capitals making key front-office moves, before shifting to the NBA as Trae Young prepares for his debut with the Washington Wizards, sparking discussion about whether he can reignite excitement in D.C. and end calls for tanking. Chris Russell leads a spirited debate on whether losing games is truly the only path to building a championship team. The conversation then turns to the Washington Commanders’ offseason, with reporter Ben Standig breaking down free agency and the NFL Draft outlook, analyzing potential veteran wide receivers like AJ Brown, Brandon Aiyuk, and Stefon Diggs, while examining contract restructures and salary-cap implications. Roster concerns and controversy are also discussed as Mike Florio and Chris Simms critique holes on the team, and Russell debates with A-MAC over Diggs’ on-field impact versus off-field distractions, incorporating audience reactions to explore how these issues could shape Washington’s offseason strategy and roster moves.

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