Full Show | Thursday 01-29-26

The show opens with Chris Russell reflecting on the Wizards honoring John Wall, offering an honest assessment of his career; praising him as a very good player while noting how injuries and limited postseason success shaped his legacy. MAXX Sports & Entertainment’s Nick Ashooh joins to discuss Wall’s impact on the franchise and fanbase, while also examining the current Wizards’ young core and future during a full rebuild. The conversation then pivots to NFL topics, revisiting the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub with reactions from league voices, followed by a deep dive into the Commanders’ defense, analyzing Daron Payne’s production, cap hit, and consistency while highlighting Bobby Wagner as the team’s top defensive player. Former Redskin and Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth joins to preview Super Bowl LX, breaking down key matchups and storylines. Russell also covers Eagles coordinator struggles, Pro Bowl voting for Shedeur Sanders, and evaluates the Commanders’ defensive standouts from last season, ranking Von Miller and assessing who truly anchored the unit, before wrapping with updates on the team’s coaching hires and coordinator moves, blending local coverage, NFL championship analysis, and expert insight.