Hour 3 - Daron Payne: Cap, Performance, Predictions, and Fans Weigh In

Hour 3 dives deep into Daron Payne’s situation with the Commanders as Chris Russell breaks down his cap hit over the next two years and evaluates his production on the field. Russell offers his opinion on whether the team should keep, cut, or trade Payne, providing context around his value and the potential impact on the roster. The conversation then turns to Payne’s performance metrics, highlighting his pressures from last season according to Next Gen Stats and reviewing his own comments reflecting on his play. Finally, the audience weighs in, giving their take on Payne’s future as the team approaches a possible contract extension year. This hour blends cap analysis, player evaluation, and fan perspectives to give a complete picture of one of Washington’s key decisions heading into the next season.