In Hour 2, Chris Russell discusses why the Commanders need to be 100% ready to go heading into the 2026 season after finishing 5-12 last year. He questions whether coaches need to recognize that players often improve through meaningful reps and live experience, rather than being overly cautious with playing time.
Russell also looks ahead to Week 3 against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, calling it the game that could provide the clearest early-season test of where the Commanders truly stand. Washington opens the season at Philadelphia and Dallas before hosting Seattle in Week 3.
Aug 19, 2026
