Episode 523: chat with PFF's Nick Akridge on Eric Bieniemy and Commanders' defensive-line dilemma and more

18:47 - Commanders: react to the New York Giants reportedly agreeing on a big-money contract extension with Daniel Jones, including the major competitive advantage that the Commanders may have in Sam Howell being on a rookie contract...and analysis of why wanting the Commanders to be in on a potential trade for Lamar Jackson off the Baltimore Ravens applying the non-exclusive franchise tag to him isn't a simple "yes"

32:18 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on the Commanders' hiring of Eric Bieniemy as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator; what we should expect his Commanders offense to look like; how much change is needed for the team's offensive line; whether the Commanders should pay big money to retain Daron Payne, Montez Sweat and Chase Young; the philosophical debate of paying edge defenders vs. paying cornerbacks; and more

49:36 - Wizards: breakdown of a 119-117 win at the Eastern Conference-worst Detroit Pistons on a put-back bucket by Daniel Gafford as time expired in the fourth quarter

54:36 - Virginia Tech Basketball: thoughts on the Hokies' 67-64 win over Notre Dame in the first round of the ACC Tournament

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