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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 43 MIN

Hour 2 - Breaking Down Blough Hire, Draft Targets, & Ben Johnshon On Starting From Scratch

from The Chris Russell Show

Hour 2 opens with Michael Phillips joining to break down the Commanders’ offensive coordinator hire of David Blough, reflecting on what it means for the team’s future, Championship Weekend highlights, and early thoughts on the Commanders’ draft outlook. From there, Tobi Altizer takes over, turning his focus to the NFL Draft and sharing which prospects he’d like to see Washington target with the 7th overall pick, including Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State DB Caleb Downs. The hour wraps with Tobi reacting to Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s comments about starting from scratch this season, and he applies those lessons to the Commanders, examining what “rebuilding with conviction” could look like in Washington.

Hour 2 opens with Michael Phillips joining to break down the Commanders’ offensive coordinator hire of David Blough, reflecting on what it means for the team’s future, Championship Weekend highlights, and early thoughts on the Commanders’ draft outlook. From there, Tobi Altizer takes over, turning his focus to the NFL Draft and sharing which prospects he’d like to see Washington target with the 7th overall pick, including Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State DB Caleb Downs. The hour wraps with Tobi reacting to Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s comments about starting from scratch this season, and he applies those lessons to the Commanders, examining what “rebuilding with conviction” could look like in Washington.

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