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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 2H 9M

Full Show | Wednesday 01-21-26

from The Chris Russell Show

Tobi Altizer offers his candid take on the Commanders’ hire of offensive coordinator David Blough, admitting he’s not fully sold on the move but giving credit to the organization for acting with conviction and decisiveness. The conversation expands to compare Washington’s OC opportunity with others around the NFL, while also examining why the defensive coordinator hire could be equally critical in supporting Blough and the offense. Michael Phillips joins to provide further insight on the hire, preview Championship Weekend, and discuss the Commanders’ draft outlook, with Tobi highlighting potential top-10 targets like Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State DB Caleb Downs. The discussion then shifts to broader NFL topics, including lessons from Bears coach Ben Johnson on “rebuilding with conviction,” Buffalo owner Terry Pegula’s comments on Keon Coleman and Sean McDermott, Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s push for an 18-game season, the league’s international expansion, and rivalry matchups, including Baker Mayfield’s excitement about facing Atlanta twice a year, blending team-specific analysis with league-wide trends and storylines.

Tobi Altizer offers his candid take on the Commanders’ hire of offensive coordinator David Blough, admitting he’s not fully sold on the move but giving credit to the organization for acting with conviction and decisiveness. The conversation expands to compare Washington’s OC opportunity with others around the NFL, while also examining why the defensive coordinator hire could be equally critical in supporting Blough and the offense. Michael Phillips joins to provide further insight on the hire, preview Championship Weekend, and discuss the Commanders’ draft outlook, with Tobi highlighting potential top-10 targets like Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State DB Caleb Downs. The discussion then shifts to broader NFL topics, including lessons from Bears coach Ben Johnson on “rebuilding with conviction,” Buffalo owner Terry Pegula’s comments on Keon Coleman and Sean McDermott, Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s push for an 18-game season, the league’s international expansion, and rivalry matchups, including Baker Mayfield’s excitement about facing Atlanta twice a year, blending team-specific analysis with league-wide trends and storylines.

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Tobi Altizer offers his candid take on the Commanders’ hire of offensive coordinator David Blough, admitting he’s not fully sold on the move but giving credit to the organization for acting with conviction and decisiveness. The conversation expands...

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