On January 31, 1988, Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl. The lead-up to the historic moment was full of drama. Doug Williams, Joe Gibbs, former front office staff and more talk about what took place during those important days.





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The Command Center Podcast is the official podcast of the Washington Commanders. Former Washington and NFL Legends Santana Moss, Fred Smoot and Logan Paulsen share stories from their lives as NFL athletes, discuss the current Washington Commanders team, and state of the National Football League. 

2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominee for Best Sports Podcast and Best Overall Podcast

2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominee for Best Sports Podcast and Best Overall Podcast

The Command Center Podcast is the official podcast of the Washington Commanders. Former Washington and NFL Legends Santana Moss, Fred Smoot and Logan Paulsen share stories from their lives as NFL athletes, discuss the current Washington Commanders team, and state of the National Football League.&nbsp;
2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominee for Best Sports Podcast and Best Overall Podcast
2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominee for Best Sports Podcast and Best Overall Podcast

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Hail Tales: Surprise Roommates, Unhinged Media Day & The Super Bowl Hero You've Never Heard Of | Washington Commanders

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The Command Center podcast crew of Logan Paulsen, Santana Moss and Fred Smoot are giving you a position-by-position breakdown as OTAs get underway! After sharing memories from their NFL careers (5:00), they give a preview of new additions on offense (23:00) and defense (40:00). What do the guys remember most of their own rookie experiences, from draft to training camp? (56:30) Plus, in honor of the 2026 NBA playoffs, a look back at who the best basketball players were during their playing days (1:00:00).

The Command Center podcast crew of Logan Paulsen, Santana Moss and Fred Smoot are giving you a position-by-position breakdown as OTAs get underway! After sharing memories from their NFL careers (5:00), they give a preview of new additions on offense (23:00) and defense (40:00). What do the guys remember most of their own rookie experiences, from draft to training camp? (56:30) Plus, in honor of the 2026 NBA playoffs, a look back at who the best basketball players were during their playing days (1:00:00).

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Leave Fred Smoot and Michael Jenkins a voicemail at 703-726-7419 or send us an email at washingtongetloud@gmail.com !

On this episode of Get Loud, the guys rank this season’s upcoming matchups. (2:00) Next, Brent Hubbs of Volquest joins for a rookie scouting report on former Tennessee OLB Joshua Josephs. (15:40) Then, the guys talk about the Commanders running back room. (30:00) Afterward, fan correspondent Rico Street Scores joins to discuss some of the most important games to watch this season. (35:45) Finally, the guys play another game of “You Butter Believe it” and share their hot takes for this season. (46:00)

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On this episode of Get Loud, the guys rank this season&rsquo;s upcoming matchups. (2:00) Next, Brent Hubbs of Volquest joins for a rookie scouting report on former Tennessee OLB Joshua Josephs. (15:40) Then, the guys talk about the Commanders running back room. (30:00) Afterward, fan correspondent Rico Street Scores joins to discuss some of the most important games to watch this season. (35:45) Finally, the guys play another game of &ldquo;You Butter Believe it&rdquo; and share their hot takes for this season. (46:00)
The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guests and/or hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Washington Commanders or any of their representatives.

 💪 Bolstering the Defense | Joshua Josephs Scouting Report, Talking RB Room & Rico Street Scores Joins | Get Loud | Commanders

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Welcome to the 2026 NFL Draft class edition of "Raise Hail with the Rookies!" Host Bryan Colbert Jr. continues the series with sixth-round pick Matt Gulbin, who talks about fulfilling his dreams of making it to the NFL, his hunger to get back on the field and why Washington was the perfect place for him. The former Michigan State Spartan and Wake Forest Deamon Decon also speaks on his versatility across the offensive line and explains how he can build chemistry with QB Jayden Daniels.

Welcome to the 2026 NFL Draft class edition of "Raise Hail with the Rookies!" Host Bryan Colbert Jr. continues the series with sixth-round pick Matt Gulbin, who talks about fulfilling his dreams of making it to the NFL, his hunger to get back on the field and why Washington was the perfect place for him. The former Michigan State Spartan and Wake Forest Deamon Decon also speaks on his versatility across the offensive line and explains how he can build chemistry with QB Jayden Daniels.

"The Goal Is To Win" | Commanders' 6th-Round Pick Matt Gulbin | Raise Hail With The Rookies | NFL

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Hail Tales: Surprise Roommates, Unhinged Media Day & The Super Bowl Hero You've Never Heard Of | Washington Commanders

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