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Battered and BruisedWashington Commanders Mock Draft Part One! Brent and Dre are back doing their mock draft, using Pro Football Network to create scenarios that the Commanders could find themselves in come draft night. Dre operates the machine and gives Brent options to choose from. In some scenarios, the Commanders are able to move down, and in others, Brent is forced to take a player.Brent fell in love with a scenario that landed the Commanders' Josh Simmons and Jayden Higgins which Dre thought was odd given that he complained about the defense getting worse, but they talk about adding those two to...2025-04-2345 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders 2025 Free Agency Review, and Alexander Ovechkin breaks the record with 895! Brent and Dre are back talking about the Commanders, but first needed to give the respect to the best athlete in DC sports history Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's scoring record. They both talk about the Rock the Red era, and what it would mean for the Caps to end the season with a Stanley Cup. Then they get into the moves the Commanders made during free agency, trading for Debo, and Tunsil improved their offense. Dre is higher on Samuel than Brent who feels he's a low end #3 at this point, but Dre feels...2025-04-2342 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders get blown out in the NFC Championship 23-55 to put a sour end to the season. Brent and Dre are back after the team gets pummelled by Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. There was no debate between the two. The Commanders gave this game away with four turnovers, each leading to Eagles Touchdowns. Jayden played as well as he could have, even though he had an interception late in the fourth when the game was already decided. The run game was irrelevant, but back-breaking fumbles from Dyami and Eckler killed drives that had momentum to keep things close. Defensively, the Eagles did whatever they wanted on offense...2025-01-2744 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders vs Eagles NFC Championship PreviewBrent and Dre are back as the Commanders prepare to take on the Eagles for the NFC Championship game! A few hours before recording, the Commanders announce that Da'ron Payne will not play because of a knee and finger injury.Both Brent and Dre acknowledge that Payne's absence will be huge, but they say it only puts more weight on Jayden Daniels' shoulders for Sunday's game. JD5 will have to continue being elite, and they expect Terry to show up in a big way. The X-factors will be either Dyami, who's been on fire this...2025-01-2649 minBattered and BruisedThe Washington Commanders are headed to the NFC Championship after at 45-31 win in Detroit! Brent and Dre are back after this huge win on the road, beating the Lions to head to the NFC Championship for the first time since 1991! Jayden Daniels showed that he was an elite quarterback by putting on a show in Detroit, throwing for 299 yards and 2 TDs! Kliff did precisely what the numbers said he should do as the Commanders took advantage of the Lions' aggressiveness on defense for huge plays. The pass rush did not affect him, the O-line gave up zero sacks, and Brob got the run game going with two touchdowns! Dyami...2025-01-1934 minBattered and BruisedCommanders vs Lions Divisional Road Preview! Podcast Recap: Commanders vs. Lions Matchup PreviewBrent and Dre are back to break down the Commanders' road matchup against the Lions in Detroit. They discuss the potential for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders to pull off an upset and what it will take to make it happen.Commanders Offense vs. Lions Defense: Analytics BreakdownThe analytics reveal a promising matchup for the Commanders’ offense. Brent and Dre highlight how Kliff Kingsbury’s offensive scheme, paired with Jayden Daniels’ playstyle, targets the Lions’ defensive weaknesses. Key points include:The Lions’ heavy reliance o...2025-01-1838 minBattered and BruisedThe Washington Commanders at the Buccaneers on the road 23-20 as time expires!Brent and Dre are back after the massive win on the road in Tampa! This historic season continues as the Commanders get a playoff win for the first time since 2005! Jayden Daniels was special, and Dre was right in the pregame when he said that Dyami would have a big game and he was right! 5-5 for 89yds and a TD! Terry was elite, and Ertz had some clutch catches as well. Brent and Dre both note that it's crazy that JD was able to win with no support in the run game, and did...2025-01-1338 minBattered and BruisedCommanders vs Buccaneers Playoff Preview! Brent and Dre are back previewing that matchup Sunday between the Commanders and the Bucs in Tampa. The Commanders get a rematch of their week one lost to start the season, and come back to Tampa a completely different team then before. Offensivley Brent and Dre think that Jayden Daniels the best player on the field and has to be that in order for the Commanders to win. Brent thinks that Luke Mcaffery will have to make a big play outside of Terry to win, and Dre thinks it's Dyami who steps up. The Bucs...2025-01-1250 minBattered and BruisedJayden Daniels does it again leading the Commanders back from a 10 point deficit to beat the Falcons 30-24 in OT to lock up a playoff bid! Brent and Dre are back (After a little bit of technical difficulties starting the show) and in awe of Jayden Daniels' performance in primetime to lock up a playoff berth. They talk about how JD had to carry the team once again! Terry was a no-show, but Zach Ertz came up big numerous times to help Daniels in key spots to help secure the win. Daniels made up more than half of the teams' rushing yards, along with 225+ passing yards, despite being down 7-17 at the half. The defense was terrible...2025-01-0650 minBattered and BruisedCommanders vs Atlanta Falcons Preview! Brent and Dre are back previewing the Commanders' Sunday Night Football matchup at home against the Falcons, who switched to Michael Penix Jr as their QB1. Brent and Dre start talking about the Commanders' defense's most significant problem all year: stopping the run. Which means the Bijan Robinson can control the tempo of the game and keep Jayden Daniels on the sideline. Brent feels the Commanders should go single-high all game and force Pennix to beat the defense. They both believe that Terry can be productive against AJ Terrell because he's...2025-01-0632 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Come Back from a 0-14 deficit to beat the Eagles 36-33 at home and move to 10-5 on the season! Brent and Dre are back after a huge win at home. Jayden Daniels leads the Commanders on a game-winning drive to get to 10 wins on the season for the first time since 2012! Brent and Dre address the elephant in the room about Jalen Hurt getting knocked out of the game by Frankie Luvu, but they still want it to be clear that Jayden Daniels sliced up what looked like the best defense in the NFL. They talk about the game Jayden Daniels carrying the entire team on his back and leading them to a win...2025-01-0631 minBattered and BruisedCommanders VS Eagles Preview Pod! Brent and Dre are back to preview the upcoming matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at home at Northwest. After a subpar showing in New Orleans, both Bren and Dre are concerned about this matchup. They discuss the offense and what Kliff needs to do with the offensive line trying to keep Jalen Carter from wrecking the game like he did in Philly a few weeks ago. The two talk about what should be realistically expected from Terry and the rest of the pass catchers now that JD is healthy. Then, they...2025-01-0641 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Escape New Orleans 20-19 to get to 9-5 on the year. Brent and Dre are back after an ugly win over the Saints, who switched quarterbacks at halftime and were able to test this defense. There are major concerns after this win because the offense stalled after halftime, and the defense allowed Spencer Rattler to move the ball and almost win the game. Brent believes that the way the team played today was a sign of things to come down the line, but Dre believes the Commanders were looking ahead to the matchup against Philly next week. Both agree that the defense...2025-01-0643 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders get back on track and crush the Titans 42-19 at home to get to 8-5! Brent and Dre are back to celebrate a huge win at home against the Titans! The Commanders break the three-game losing streak before the much-needed bye week. Brent and Dre discuss the surprising rushing attack that the Commanders had going during the game and how Jayden Daniels was efficient and targeted Terry early, which got the defense on their heels from the jump. The duo discusses the Commanders' defensive stars Luvu and Mikey, as they had good showings in the win before talking about who will benefit from they week off.2024-12-0235 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders VS Titans Preview Pod!Brent and Dre are back to preview tomorrow's matchup against the Titans at home! The news of the day is that Austin Eckler will not be available for the immediate future and that Emmanuel Forbes has been released from the team. Then, Dre, having done his research for this week's matchup, realizes why Brent said that the Commanders could actually lose four straight games since the numbers say the Titans have the #2 defense in the NFL! The duo talks about what Jayden Daniels has to do for the Commanders' playoff hopes...2024-12-0149 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Collapse at Home and Drop their Third Loss in a Row 26-34 to Dallas. Brent and Dre are back a little later than usual after this loss to the Cowboys, and the word of the day is reevaluation. It's time to look at the roster honestly and ask: Do we have enough to finish the job? Both Brent and Dre are done with all of the WRs, not Terry Mclaurin, and then have to have an honest conversation about the running back of the future. Then, of course, discuss if there is a real regression with Jayden or if the lack of weapons is to blame. 2024-11-281h 22Battered and BruisedThe Commanders get beaten down 18-26 in Philly and fall to 7-4 on the season. Brent and Dre are back in the fourth quarter of the game, reacting instantly to the impending loss to the Eagles. The offense let the team down today by not being able to protect Jayden Daniels, get receivers open, or, on the occasion when they were open, connect to keep drives alive. This was a tough loss because Mikey Santristil and the defense did everything they could until the Commanders turned the ball over 4th and 2 with four minutes left in the fourth. At that point, the levis broke, and Philly scored 14 points in under...2024-11-1541 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders vs Eagles Preview Pod: Can the Commanders get right on Thursday Night?Brent and Dre are back to preview a massive matchup against the Eagles on Thursday Night Football! This matchup will be big in determining who wins the NFC East and gets at least one home game in the playoffs this year. The duo starts looking at who will be in and out for this matchup, which leads to Brent calling Lattimore a lemon since he's been held out of the game for a second week since arriving in DC. Dre is still confident that the Commanders will win this game without 23, but Brent is more...2024-11-1436 minBattered and BruisedMistakes cost the Commanders as the drop to 7-3 after losing at Home 27-28 to the Steelers. Brent and Dre are back after taking the night to digest the loss at home. Brent is a little more centered, but Dre is still hot. They talk about how even though Jayden Daniels's numbers didn't look as eye-popping, the rookie still had moments against an elite NFL defense. They discuss the good and the bad that showed up defensively as Dre drives home that he is finished with St. Juste following his lapse on Mike Williams's eventual game-winning score.The duo then discusses health expectations for Thursday's matchup against the...2024-11-1246 minBattered and BruisedMarshon Lattimore is a Washington Commander and the Pittsburgh Steelers Preview! Brent and Dre are back a few days after the dust settles and Marshon Lattimore is a member of the Commanders! They discuss how this trade affect the defense moving forward and if this is a move that says the team is all in on a deep playoff run! Then the duo talks about the matchup Sunday agsinst the Russell Wilson led Steelers, how Pittsburgh hasn't beaten a team of note yet. This will be a test for both teams as the Commanders will see the toughest defense they will face all year, and the...2024-11-0844 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders handle business and beat the New York Giants 27-22 in the Meadowlands to get to 7-2 on the season.Brent and Dre are back as the Commanders beat the Giants on the road for what feels like the first time in five years, and while they are excited with the win with wanted more blood! The matchup wasn't as close as the score showed, but the thought process is the Commanders are focused on the upcoming stretch of the Steelers, and Philly. They talk about how the defense struggled against the run which lead to the Giants being able to make the score look better in the second half, but how JD5 and the...2024-11-0835 minBattered and BruisedThe Jayden Daniels and Commanders beat the Caleb Williams led Bears 18-15 in a battle of the top two Draft picks!Brent and Dre are to celebrate the win and compare JD5 and Caleb's game against each other. The poise of JD versus the inconsistency of Caleb, then the last second Hail Mary as the Commanders take the victory as time expires. Then of course the talk about annoying Bears fans and what they can say the rest of the season now the this matchup was won by Daniels. 2024-11-0849 minBattered and BruisedCommanders vs Bears Preview: Will Jayden Daniels get to play against Caleb Williams?Brent and Dre are back late Saturday night to preview the Commanders matchup against the Bears, unsure if Daniels will play or not. Which causes a rift between the two hosts, Brent feels if Daniels doesn't play the game will be a blowout loss and Dre think the matchup will still be close. The two breakdown how the offense will look with and without JD5 in the lineup, and how the run game can be effective against the Bears the defense that's struggled against that this season. Then the talk about how the Commanders defense...2024-10-2743 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Crush the Panthers at home 40-7, but Jayden Daniels goes down in the First Quarter. Brent and Dre are back after the Commanders destroy the Panthers at home even after JD goes down on the first drive. The news that Jayden is week to week with a non-disclosed rib injuries, it seems like Daniels will be healthy enough to play on Sunday. The Duo glosses over the win because the Panthers are so bad, after giving kudos to some players that stood out to look back over the season so far. Then they look forward to really wonder if healthy how many wins the Commanders can get this season. 2024-10-2242 minBattered and BruisedCommanders VS Browns Preview! Can the Commanders Extend the Streak to Four?Brent and Dre are back as the Commanders return home to try to extend their winning streak to four games with a win over the Browns! Both Brent and Dre acknowledge that this is the best defense Jayden and the Commanders have faced all season thus far. But with how effective the run game has been and how poor the Browns are against the run, the Commanders should be able to defend home field. The two discuss the concerns that the Cleveland secondary will present and that there will be less of an aerial attack...2024-10-0643 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Steam-Roll the Cardinals 42-14 on the Road as the start the season 3-1 and on top of the NFC East!Brent and Dre are back celebrating a huge win in Arizona on Sunday! The Commanders dominated the Cardinals in every aspect of the game for four quarters as Jayden Daniels shines once again! Brent and Dre discuss how this historic QB run JD is on has been, and why the sky is the limit on his potential, and how he is slowly raising the ceiling on the season. They then give the defense props for standing up against an offense that was showing well to start the season. Then the duo...2024-10-0249 minBattered and BruisedCommanders vs Cardinals Preview: Can the Commanders Keep their Winning Ways Alive in the Desert? Brent and Dre are back to the talk about the matchup on Sunday in Arizona. Apparently the Cardinal fans believe that there is no reason they should lose to Washington, and Dre is confused to where their confidence is coming from. Brent and Dre talk about how similar the two teams actually are on both sides of the ball before the end up in a debate about how good the rest of the NFC East is. The finally get back to the Commanders matchup and have the team leaving the desert 3-1, but will that...2024-09-2940 minBattered and BruisedJayden Daniels announces himself to the NFL and leads the Commanders to a Monday Night Victory 38-33 over the Bengals! That Monday night game will be one that Brent and Dre remember for a long time! Jayden Daniels shows why he's the QB of the future, linking with Terry downfield, answering Joe Burrow point for point, and showing poise on a game clinching drive while setting records! The defense might be a problem for the remainder of the season, but the offense is real! Jayden is better than we thought, and the future looks bright in DC! 2024-09-2552 minBattered and BruisedCommanders vs Bengals Preview, and Where Do the Commanders stand after two weeks?Brent and Dre are back after a few weeks, and there are some technical issues. The Commanders' record is what Brent predicted, but Dre is still optimistic about his predictions even though the defense struggled out of the gates the first two weeks. Both Brent and Dre discuss the NFL's overall offensive woes but then juxtapose that against what Jayden Daniels does well when facing certain defensive looks. Then, the duo previews the Bengals' Monday Night Matchup. Brent thinks it will be an offensive shootout, and Dre is just hoping the...2024-09-201h 06Battered and BruisedThe Washington Commanders Season Preview Episode! Brent and Dre are back with the 2024 Washington Commanders' season predictions, and as you would expect, they don't agree on the team's type of season. They break down each game, explaining why the Commanders will win or lose, and then discuss realistic expectations for the players this year. Follow us on Twitter @BatteredDCPod and Instagram @batteredandbruisedpodcast for more thoughts this season!2024-09-061h 02Battered and BruisedJahan is Gone: The Commanders Trade Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles for picks! Brent and Dre are back to discuss the huge news that Jahan Dotson has been traded. They break down how they felt immediately after hearing the trade was made and what's next for the WR room. They then discuss what this change means for the offense and Jayden's ceiling this season and how many games this may cost the Commanders if there isn't an outside solution. 2024-08-2339 minBattered and BruisedJayden Daniels is QB X! The first Adam Peters Draft is in the books and it was one hell of a start! Brent and Dre are back after the draft, discussing Peters and Co.'s selections between Thursday and Saturday. They start by discussing the most important pick, Jayden Daniels at number two, and what that means for the franchise's future. Of course, Brent and Dre take opposing stances. Brent believes that selecting Daniels, anything less than a Wildcard Weekend bid, is a failure, while Dre doesn't agree. Then Dre thinks that making the trade with the Eagles was savvy. Brent still thinks that letting Cooper Dejean go to the Eagles will haunt...2024-05-041h 27Battered and BruisedAdam Peters and the Commanders are making moves during Free Agency! Brent and Dre are back after the close of the first week of Free agency, and the Commanders were busy overhauling the roster. They discuss each of the team's signings so far and address the plan for fixing both sides of the ball. Then, they believe Frankie Luvu was the best long-term signing, and Wagner mentors the locker and instills the culture that Dan Quinn has been known for. Afterward, they talked about the masterful trade of Sam Howell to acquire another pick in the top-100 this draft before talking about...2024-03-161h 29Battered and BruisedDQ to DC: The Josh Harris' Group first Head Coaching Hire of the Commanders is Dan Quinn!Brent and Dre are back as the Commanders hire Dan Quinn as their new head coach! The roles have flipped, as Brent is okay with this hire and Dre is infuriated by it. While Dre is upset, his frustrations are primarily directed at Ben Johnson for backing out of the deal, while Brent can understand how Johnson could look at the roster and decide he wouldn’t want to be part of it. The two get into a heated debate about how much an OC hire matters since Brent is only concerned about roster turnover in the fu...2024-02-0459 minBattered and BruisedThe Washington Commanders have fired Ron Rivera, so what's next for the team?Brent and Dre talk about the Ron Rivera firing earlier today, talk about Bob Myers being about if the committe to bring in a new GM/President of Operations, and then they discuss which of the potential coaching hire intrigues them most. There is a discussions at what the Commander should do at the #2 pick if Williams isn't there and perhaps taking Drake Maye. 2024-01-141h 02Battered and BruisedWhat are the Commanders Options at #3 in the NFL Draft? Brent and Dre are back to talk about what the Commanders should do with the #3 pick as the team begins to prepare for the season's final two games.Of course, they're both on the opposite side of the conversation surrounding QB. Dre wants to take Jayden Daniels, while Brent wants to forgo QB and address OT with the first-round pick.They discuss whether the buzz surrounding Daniels is real or a flash in the pan that could set the franchise back with the selection. Then they discuss if any QBs will be worth taking next...2023-12-3158 minBattered and BruisedCommanders vs 49ers Preview: Can the Commanders make the score respectable at home?Brent and Dre are back after some time away, and the season is beginning to wind down. The Commanders are on a six-game losing streak with the NFC favorite 49ers coming to DC.Brent and Dre are predicting a massacre in DC, but Brent is hoping that the defense can stand up against the 49ers offense. They talk about how Sam Howell looks broken after a disappointing season and that Jacoby Brissett has a hamstring issue that may force Sam to play anyway.The score predictions aren't good as Brent and Dre don't forsee two...2023-12-3142 minBattered and BruisedWizards Check In: Jordan Poole is somehow getting worse...Brent and Dre are back for the Wizards' check-in, as the team drops nine out of their last ten games. There was some positivity this time as the two commended Kyle Kuzma on his professionalism as the team continued to lose. Then, they critique Jordan Poole's mindset as a default team leader before discussing which players are the building blocks of the future.2023-12-0429 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Get Destroyed 45-15 at home by the Dolphins.Today went about how Brent and Dre expected. Tyreek had huge plays on busted coverages, Ron looked terrible as the defensive playcaller, and that was just how poor the defense was today.Sam and the offense struggled as Sam threw another interception that was returned for a score, the offensive line gave up pressures and sacks, and then B-Rob got injured after showing flashes.This is about what you can expect from this team, and the off-season can't get here sooner.2023-12-0435 minBattered and BruisedCommanders Vs Dolphins Preview: The Track Team Comes to Fedex! Brent and Dre are back previewing the Commanders' matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday. And just like the odds, neither thinks this game will be remotely close. Brent and Dre start talking about what to expect from Sam, the offense against a Dolphins defense that is beginning to hit their stride, and getting the pass rush home.Then they talk about who gets the unlucky responsibility of guarding Tyreek Hill on Sunday. Brent and Dre think that Tyreek goes over 200 yards receiving with multiple scores and that the Commanders give up 40+ at home again.2023-12-0442 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders get embarrassed on Thanksgiving 45-10 by Dallas, and Jack Del Rio is fired. Brent and Dre are back a few days after the Thanksgiving beating to talk about the game, even though there aren't many positives to talk about. Dre starts bashing EB saying that he's not putting Sam or the Wide Reicvers in positions to flourish while Brent believes the offensive line is to blame. Brent still believes that EB may be valuable as a head coach, but Dre thinks EB's refusal to run the ball and adjust to the personnel disqualifies him. Defensively, neither Brent nor Dre felt that there was much to discuss outside the...2023-11-2936 minBattered and BruisedCommanders VS Cowboys Pregame: The Thanksgiving Showdown in Dallas!The Commanders are heading to Dallas on Thanksgiving, and Brent and Dre believe that Dallas will give the Commanders an ass-kicking on national television!The two discuss how worried they are for Sam Howell against the relentless Cowboys pass rush and how that affects his ability to throw the football. Then, they discuss what to expect from the WR group on Thanksgiving.Defensively, Brent and Dre think that the Cowboys will be able to have their way against our secondary, and Dak will have all day with the Commanders' lack of edge pressure....2023-11-2343 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Get Embarrassed by the Giants at Home 31-19...Brent and Dre react a few hours after the Commanders get outclassed by the hapless Giants, questions about the strength of the Commanders' rosters are asked. And there are some hard truths to come to grips with after this game.Sam Howell was poor, but Brent thinks the O-line and WRs were worse than he was and the reason why they lost. Dre talks about how bad EB was calling plays, and adjusting with the run game.Defensively the Commanders had nine of the emptiest sacks you'll ever see. Everyone's jobs are in question and...2023-11-2156 minBattered and BruisedWizards Check in: Is the DC Poole Party already shut down for good?!Brent and Dre are back to check on the last stretch of Wizards basketball, and to no one's surprise, the Wizards are terrible. Dre starts talking about how bad Jordan Poole has looked in the latest stretch, and Brent chimes in on how they give up huge leads and allow the team to close the gap and win down the stretch. Of course, they talk about Rubi Rose's visit to DC and how Poole performed with her in the arena. Brent even wonders if the Wizards could get two seconds for him now. Then they...2023-11-1938 minBattered and BruisedCommanders VS Giants Pregame: The Commanders looked to avenge their loss against the beat up Giants!Brent and Dre are back to pregame the game between the Commanders and the Giants! For once, both Brent and Dre agree that this will be a win for the Commanders as they pick on the Giants, who seem to have given up on the season!Brent and Dre think that the Commanders' defense will underperform during a game that could not only seal Ron's fate but maybe cost some of our top players not to be with the team next year.Offensively, both have high expectations of Sam Howell, even if the wide receiver...2023-11-1942 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders fall to the Seahawks 26-29 but Sam Howell shows that he is the QB of the Future! Brent and Dre are live just a few minutes after the game concludes to talk about a loss that didn't feel like on to the Seahawks.Sam Howell showed poise, command of the offense, and a top-10 ceiling against a top passing defense against Woolen and Witherspoon! And Sam did all of this with our top wide receivers missing and looking to Brian Robinson to do the heavy lifting. Brent and Dre were blown away by some of the stuff Sam showed off as he threw for over 300 yards again.On the other side of...2023-11-1450 minBattered and BruisedCommanders vs Seahawks Preview! Brent and Dre are back to preview the matchup against Seattle, and neither is very optimistic about going up against the 12th man. Both are concerned about how Terry, Jahan, and Co handle the secondary of the Seahawks.Then, on the other side of the ball, Seattle's pass catchers could have a day against Forbes, St. Juste, and Fuller if the pass rush isn't a factor again this week. Geno Smith can be a problem for the Commanders' defense if we play zone. Brent and Dre also note that Seattle could run the ball if they want...2023-11-1250 minBattered and BruisedThe Washington Wizards are off to a slow 1-4 start to their new regime! Brent and Dre do a quick podcast before the Wizards take on the 76ers and talk about what they've seen from the team so far.Brent talks about how much of a disappointment Jordan Poole and Daniel Gafford have been at the start of the season. Then Dre talks about how Kyle Kuzma is the fourth-best option on a team that wants to contend for a championship. Dre also points out how inept Wes Unseld Jr has been with the game flow to start the season, but both are happy with what we've seen from the rookie...2023-11-0915 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Survive; Beating the Patriots 20-17 while Sam Howell Continues to Improve! Brent and Dre are back after a Commander's win over the Patriots, and while it's good to celebrate a victory, neither is buying that a trademark Ron Rivera winning streak towards the 7th seed is coming.Both are impressed with Howell's performance against a middle-of-the-pack Patriots pass defense but question whether or not a new regime looks at Howell as the QB of the future.Defensively, as expected, the Commanders looked terrible against a bad Patriots offense, and both talk about the coming weeks for Emmanuel Forbes, who got the start and played well against...2023-11-0657 minBattered and BruisedThe Trade Deadline Podcast: Chase Young and Montez Sweat No Longer with the CommandersThe day that we all knew was coming finally arrived. Brent and Dre react to the Montez Sweat and Chase Young trades and talk about their tenure in DC. Both agree on the Montez deal but then can't agree on whether the Chase Deal was enough value. Things get intense as they discuss the future of the Commander as the Josh Harris era is fully underway and whether or not his method will work long-term.2023-11-0655 minBattered and BruisedThe Washington Commanders have signed Eric Bieniemy as the Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator!Brent and Dre are back for a third year, and the Commanders have made a huge off-season signing! Brent and Dre talk about what this means for the Commanders moving forward. They also discuss what the Commanders should do with the QB-X situation, and the possibility of trading for Lamar Jackson or Justin Fields.The two have tough conversations about what to do with the young talent on defense, and talk about possibly trading away Montez Sweat, Kam Curl, or Deron Payne.The end of talking about how good or not the NBA has been...2023-02-281h 11Battered and BruisedThe Commanders roll over the Texans 23-10 on the road to get over .500 this season! The Commanders win convincingly on the road, but Brent is still unsatisfied. Dre is fine with the overall performance but needs to see the offense perform better as they go into a crucial matchup against the Falcons next week. Brent talks about how boring the game was to watch, with the offense sputtering during stretches of the game and only scoring a single offensive touchdown. But Dre reminds him that Gibson chose to slide down instead of scoring, which would have made the scoreboard look better in the final result.They talk about some of...2022-11-2139 minBattered and BruisedCommanders VS Texans Pregame, and can the Commanders actually make a playoff run?Brent and Dre start with the news that Heineke is still starting this week and moving forward until his play costs him the starting job. Dre talks about the difference between the two, and Brent makes it known that he can no longer root for losses because the Commanders have won too many games to be in the top QB tank race. Brent and Dre preview the upcoming matchup in Houston, where they both predict victories over the struggling Texans, then look at the current playoff positioning. Dre is a little more optimistic, while Brent feels like...2022-11-2148 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders go into Philly and beat the Eagles 32-21 by getting four turnovers!Everything that could go the Commanders' way did as they knocked off the last unbeaten team in the NFL, taking down the Eagles at home! For one of the first times all year, Brent and Dre are both happy with a victory. Terry Mclaurin was the Offense's best weapon, and on defense, Derrick Forrest had another great game.It's all laughs as they talk about the win, and Dre compares the victory to Angels in the Outfield. Somehow they get into an argument about Jalen Hurts because Brent still compares him to a 3-down back instead of...2022-11-2046 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders hold Brian Robinson up as a human shield in the midst of more off-field controversy, and Eagles Pregame! They've done it again. Right before another huge Monday Night Football matchup, the Commanders face media backlash for our response to the DC Attorney General's press conference. Brent and Dre discuss what they believe to be Dan's response to the news. Brent believes this is an example of how Dan will drag out the sale of the Commanders and potentially cost the team players like Payne and Kurl. Dre thinks Brent is paranoid, and the NFL will step in to keep such things from happening. They also preview the game against Philly and doubt the...2022-11-2052 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders may have a new owner soon, and the preview of the Kirk Cousins game back in DC!Brent and Dre start with the massive news that Daniel Snyder has reached out to Bank of America to sell the Commanders potentially! While Dre is excited and thinking about making that day a local holiday, Brent wants to temper expectations until the deal is done. After they talk about potential owner possibilities and how much instant credibility it gives the Commanders, they turn their attention to the upcoming matchup against the Vikings. Brent thinks that the line is too, and Dre also believes that this is a loss for the Commanders on Sunday. They...2022-11-2049 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Comeback to Three Straight 17-16 Over the Colts in Indy! Ron's winning streak started earlier than usual, and the Commanders are .500 for the first time in eight weeks in the season during Ron's tenure in Washington. Brent and Dre take the win for what it is, and Brent has now concluded that the Commanders refuse to lose games that they should to secure a franchise QB and fix the last piece that we need to be legitimate contenders. Brent and Dre talk about how the offense looked, how scary the comparisons between the Colts and Commanders are right now, and where we sit in the race for...2022-10-3132 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Prepare to take on the Indianapolis Colts to win Three Straight and get to .500! While the game Sunday is an opportunity for the Commanders to get to .500, Brent and Dre are less than enthused. With news that mat Ryan was benched for Sam Ehlinger, they are confident that the Commanders will win. The Colts' defense is a shell of its former self, and even Jonathan Taylor has struggled to be consistent this year. Brent and Dre also check back in on the Wizards, who are currently 3-1 and the subject of many conversations, but Brent and Dre aren't buying the early-season hype. They go in-depth with some of their concerns with...2022-10-281h 06Battered and BruisedThe Commanders Comeback behind McLaurin and Heinicke's Connection to Win 23-21 Over Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.The Commanders have a winning streak, not that Brent or Dre are particularly pleased with it, but it is good to see Terry back involved in the passing game. They discuss when they think Chase will be back and how impressive the defense looked, even against an average offense. Brent and Dre talk about the running back carry splits and Heinicke's only goal is to squander draft positioning and, at best, get us blown out in the wildcard. Then they discuss the newest Dan Snyder news since they were last together, and Dre was right that it...2022-10-2452 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Win an Ugly Game In Chicago 12-7, but the Dan Snyder Article Trumps All...Brent and Dre try to talk about the game at Solider Field, but there wasn't much to discuss between how terrible the Commanders' offense looked and how the Bears should have beaten Washington.It's only week five, and both Brent and Dre are rooting for the Commanders to tank, but then the talk of the day was the ESPN article concerning Dan's PI's with dirt on Godell and other owners.Between that and Ron storming off his post-game presser, the antics are more interesting than the game turned out to be.2022-10-1438 minBattered and BruisedCommanders VS Bear Preview: Can we put a bad media week behind us and get a win on the road?Brent and Dre start talking about the week's news and Ron's infamous 'Quarterback' quote and how it affected the locker room. Then they touch on William Jackson's mysterious injury keeping him from making the trip to Chicago. Finally, they actually get around to talking about the game on Thursday but aren't optimistic that it will be very watchable, but what Thursday night game has been besides the first one? 2022-10-1346 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Come up Short on The Final Drive to Fall 17-21 to The Tennessee Titans and drop to 1-4.Brent and Dre start off talking about how things didn't look as terrible this week. The Commanders had some big offensive plays this week, albeit against a mediocre, at best, Titans' secondary. Ron made some changes and yanked William Jackson out of the game. The defense kept Derrick Henry in check for the most part, yet we still dropped another game. Both Brent and Dre talk about how at this point, the clock should just be running out at the end of the year for Rivera and company before a complete overhaul. A short week doesn't bode...2022-10-1040 minBattered and BruisedCommanders VS Titans Preview: Another Game as the Underdog, but do We Have a Chance?It's another touch matchup at FedEx this weekend and another week where the Commanders are underdogs, and we aren't enthused about the chances of an upset. Brent and Dre talk about what it would take to pull off an upset and then joke about how the Commander's secondary can still get cooked by Ryan Tannehill and Co. They also talk about how good Wenbenyama and Henderson looked in their national debut and why the Wizards should be trying to tank for one of them instead of fighting for a 9-10 seed in the east. 2022-10-0957 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders Fall to 1-3 as They Continue Their Struggles on Offense and Defense 10-25 In Dallas.Another Sunday, another disheartening loss. The Commander's offense can't seem to get out of its way as penalties and poor quarterback play lead to only one score for the second straight week. Then the defense gives up huge plays in the secondary to officially bury Washington at the bottom of the division. Brent and Dre are both unimpressed with the performance and continue to call for coaches' jobs and want to know when we might see Sam Howell and if it's too early to throw that 'T'-word around even if it means Ron is gone. ...2022-10-0344 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders vs Cowboys Preview: Dallas Week Has No Juice and it's Only Week Four...Brent and Dre preview the upcoming Cowboys matchup on Sunday, but honestly, it turns into a show about how badly Ron Rivera needs to be let go at the end of the season. Dre focuses on how poorly Carson Wentz has played over the last two weeks, and Brent continues to aim his focus on how terrible the defense is. Both predict a loss this coming Sunday and that it's time to consider tanking to try and land our future starting Quarterback.2022-10-0136 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders completely implode and give up 24 points in the first half to the Eagles as they fall to 1-2 with Dallas looming. Another week, another 3-score deficit going into the second half. Dre was at FedEx for the first half, while Brent decided that staying home would be the best place to watch this beating while dealing with a cold. The Commander's offense was stagnant in the first half, while the defense allowed Jalen Hurts and Devonta Smith to do whatever they wanted.After this poor display, Dre is finally ready to join Brent in calling for Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio's jobs. Everyone buckle up because this looks like a trend that can carry on for the...2022-09-2840 minBattered and BruisedThe Commanders get embarrassed in the first half and fall to the Lions 36-27 at Ford Field.Things were so heated during the recording that we lost some of the show, but Brent and Dre talk about how terrible the defense looks. While Brent wants to focus on the secondary, Dre directs most of his anger at the linebacker group. The talk about the clear dysfunction with the coaching, and once again, Brent is calling for Rivera's job, but Dre isn't quite ready to do that just yet. 2022-09-2844 minBattered and BruisedWhy are the Lions favored?Dre and Brent discuss the upcoming week 2 matchup between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions. Also why are the commanders underdogs and should they be.2022-09-2743 minBattered and BruisedThe Carson Wentz ExperienceDre and Brent react to the Commanders 28-22 victory over the Jaguars in the week 1 opener. Also Carson Wentz's debut as the starting quarterback in Washington along with Scott Turner's new look offense.2022-09-1240 minBattered and BruisedThe Wait Is OverThe wait is over as week 1 of NFL season is here. Dre and Brent breakdown the Commanders vs Jaguars, Ron Rivera's nerves, expectations from the offense and defense, also what would a loss mean for the Commanders.2022-09-1157 minBattered and BruisedBrain Robinson And Record Predictions Dre and Brent the unfortunate shooting of Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. Also share there thoughts on the upcoming regular season and give record predictions.2022-08-301h 09Battered and BruisedThe offense struggles on 3rd down, and the defense can't get off the field on 3rd down. Is this Déjà vu, and foreshadowing the upcoming Commanders season?Dre and Brent break down the Commanders week two preseason matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss the starter's struggles and whether or not fans should be alarmed. Does the defense have the potential to be historically bad? Then how much weight can the offense carry while Wentz's inaccuracy on throws is becoming more noticeable?2022-08-2146 minBattered and BruisedThe Carson Wentz Era Begins!Brent and Dre return from their hiatus as Washington plays their first preseason game as the Commanders. They breakdown the positives and negatives from preseason week 1, Carson Wentz, Antonio Gibson’s lack of ball and job security, and concerns for the defense. They also discussed Sam Howell’s debut and the chatter surrounding it.2022-08-1451 minBattered and BruisedThe Washington Commanders' 2022 NFL Draft is complete, now it's time to meet and analyze our newest players! Now that all of the picks are in Brent and Dre breakdown of strengths, weaknesses, comparisons, and potential fits of all the players selected up to the 5th round! Then talk about the selections they like and the selections that left them scratching their heads in frustration. Brent and Dre also discuss the overall tone of the draft from their perspective and if the Commanders' claims of drafting players that can contribute on day one held their weight. After that, they turn their attention to the outlook of the rest of the NFC East teams, whether they...2022-05-021h 39Battered and BruisedThe Commanders trade out of the #11 pick, and draft Jahan Dotson at #16 while getting picks on Day 2!Brent and Dre react just a few minutes after the Washington Commanders' selection of Dotson, and as you may have guessed, the reaction was split. Dre thought the choice was fine given what happened in front of the Commanders, while Brent wanted to select Hamilton or even Olave if it had to be WR with our first pick.Brent also thought that with the Giants' selections at 5 and 7 and the Eagles trading for A.J. Brown, the Commanders are quickly free-falling in the division. Brent also thought that the fact Washington traded back with the Saints, who...2022-04-2935 minBattered and BruisedWhat should the Commanders do with the 11th pick of the NFL Draft?Brent and Dre discuss options on both sides of the ball that the Commanders can go in. Of course, Brent thinks defense, while Dre is solely focused on WR at that spot. They go in-depth about their top 4 picks, and their fits with the team and players that they could compare to in the league. 2022-04-241h 02Battered and BruisedCommanders free agency wrap-up, and did we actually do anything at all?Brent and Dre talk about what the Commanders did with the free agency moves and how lackluster that overall period has been. Then they look towards the draft and what the Commanders should focus on with the #11th pick. Brent wants a linebacker, and Dre wants a wide receiver, so the two debate about which path is best for the team moving forward. 2022-03-291h 02Battered and BruisedCarson Wentz is your new QB-X! The Commanders have traded for their starting quarterback for next season, and people have mixed reviews! It's been a while since we last checked in, but happy to be back! Brent and Dre jump straight into things as they discuss the trade for Carson Wentz, whether they like the deal or not, did we give up too much, and is Commander Carson here to stay, or is this another stopgap QB. Dre wants to give the move a chance to work while Brent is already done with the upcoming season; the two get into an argument about what they should do moving forward in the draft. Brent starts attacking Carson's face...2022-03-1552 minBattered and BruisedPost Senior Bowl Rankings, and possibly Russ to DC?Brent and Dre talk about what news came out of the senior bowl and how the QBs looked during the game. They argue about the top half of the rankings and who best fits the Commanders moving forward before switching to the Pro Bowl. They note how having players at the Pro Bowl can help land free agents and address the rumors of Russell Wilson to DC that surfaced over the week.The two finish off the show quickly, discussing the Wizards and their slump that has dropped them to the 11th seed.2022-02-091h 16