Chris Russell opens the show with a somber tribute to Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who tragically passed away at just 24, before celebrating Alex Ovechkin’s historic 900th career goal. Things heat up when A-MAC suggests Ovechkin could finish his career with another team, sparking a fiery debate that carries into audience reactions. Chris also tackles Colin Cowherd’s bold claim that he’d take Caleb Williams over Jayden Daniels, delivering a scathing retort. The show continues with A-MAC’s “All Things A-MAC” segment, breaking down the biggest college football matchups and the first CFP rankings, followed by an insider perspective from Capitals play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati, and wraps up with the signature Dumb Dumb of the Day.

Chris Russell opens the show with a somber tribute to Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who tragically passed away at just 24 years old. Then, the tone shifts as the Rooster celebrates Alex Ovechkin’s historic 900th career goal — but things heat up fast when A-MAC proposes a bold theory about Ovechkin possibly finishing his career with another team. The Rooster isn’t having it, leading to a passionate back-and-forth you won’t want to miss.

Hour 2 of The Chris Russell Show on The Team 980 kicks off with the audience reacting to Chris Russell and A-MAC’s fiery debate about whether Alex Ovechkin could play for a new team. Chris then tackles Colin Cowherd’s bold statement that he’d take Caleb Williams over Jayden Daniels, sharing his scathing retort. Finally, the hour wraps up with a lively moment as Mama & Papa A-MAC have some choice words for Chris Russell.

In the final hour of The Chris Russell Show on The Team 980, the weekly segment “All Things A-MAC” returns as A-MAC breaks down some of the biggest college football matchups and reacts to the release of the first CFP rankings. Chris then welcomes Capitals play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati, offering an insider perspective on the team and the NHL season before ending in usual fashion with Dumb Dumb of the Day.

Capitals play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati joins the show to discuss Alex Ovechkin’s historic 900th goal, the team’s upcoming schedule, and their slow start to the season, offering insider perspective on what fans can expect and how the Capitals are working to turn things around.

Colin Cowherd recently stated on his show that he would take Caleb Williams over Jayden Daniels, citing Daniels’ injury history as his reasoning. The Rooster breaks down Cowherd’s argument, dissecting the logic and offering a counterpoint, while also making his disdain for Cowherd’s hot takes clear.

The Chris Russell Show kicks off with Chris voicing his disappointment over the Commanders’ lack of moves before the trade deadline, while also taking a look at the NFC East’s New York Giants, who similarly stood pat. Fans call in to share their frustration and weigh in on what they would have wanted the Commanders to do. The conversation then shifts to Kurt Warner’s critique of Jayden Daniels’ second-year performance, with Chris agreeing on Daniels’ regression and breaking down what it means for Washington moving forward. Listeners join in, offering reactions and sparking debate on the quarterback’s development. Chris and A-MAC continue analyzing the Commanders’ struggles, examining the impact of injuries, veteran players, and past team decisions, while also touching on Kyler Murray’s “soft benching” after being placed on IR. The show wraps with the Dumb Dumb of the Day, highlighting one of the week’s most head-scratching stories.

The Chris Russell Show kicks off with Chris voicing his disappointment in the Commanders’ lack of moves before the trade deadline. Then, the crew turns their attention to another NFC East team, A-MAC’s New York Giants, who also stood pat as the deadline passed. From there, Commanders fans call in to share their frustration and weigh in on the front office’s inactivity. Chris wraps up the hour by asking the audience: What would you have wanted the Commanders to do?

Hour 2 of The Chris Russell Show on The Team 980 kicks off with Kurt Warner’s critique of Jayden Daniels’ second-year performance, highlighting concerns that he isn’t seeing the field effectively. Chris “The Rooster” shares his thoughts, agreeing with Warner on Daniels’ Year 2 regression, and explains what it means for the Commanders moving forward. Fans then join the conversation, responding to both Warner’s and the Rooster’s takes and weighing in on Daniels’ development. The hour is packed with analysis, debate, and fan perspectives on Washington’s quarterback situation.

In the final hour of The Chris Russell Show on The Team 980, Chris pulls in A-MAC to break down Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ regression, analyzing why the team has struggled this season. The conversation continues with takes on RGIII’s irrelevance and the impact of old players and injuries on the team’s performance. Chris and the audience also discuss Kyler Murray's "soft benching" as he gets placed on IR. The hour wraps with the always-entertaining Dumb Dumb of the Day, highlighting one of the week’s wildest stories.

The Rooster and A-MAC dive into the ongoing discourse surrounding Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ recent regression, breaking down key plays and trends while sharing their own insights. As the discussion heats up, they open the lines to listeners, bringing fan perspectives into the mix and creating a lively, in-depth conversation on the team’s performance and what’s ahead for Washington.

The Rooster fires up the mic to respond to Kurt Warner’s recent Twitter exchange with Commanders fans. After Warner criticized Jayden Daniels’ play, specifically his progressions and ability to read defenses. Fans pushed back, prompting the Hall of Famer to post detailed film breakdowns defending his take. Chris Russell dives into Warner’s analysis, reacts to the fan backlash, and gives his own perspective on whether Warner’s critique of Daniels was fair or if Commanders fans have a point in defending their young quarterback

Chris “The Rooster” Russell kicks off the show reacting to the NFL’s blockbuster trades, including the Jets sending star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, and Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys. He breaks down the impact of these moves for all teams involved and explores the ripple effects across the league. Shifting focus back to Washington, Chris dives into the Commanders’ ongoing struggles, from Jayden Daniels’ late-game controversy on Sunday Night to questionable play calling under Kliff Kingsbury. He also critiques coaching decisions, player execution, and the team’s lack of activity at the trade deadline. To cap things off, The Rooster analyzes the Commanders’ receiver separation versus the league average and wraps with the signature Dumb Dumb of the Day, highlighting one of the week’s most head-scratching stories.

Hour 1 of The Chris Russell Show kicks off with breaking news as the Jets stun the NFL world, trading star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell. Chris dives into all the details surrounding the blockbuster deal and what it means for both franchises before continuing to break down the trade’s ripple effects across the league. Then, The Rooster turns his attention back home to ask the burning question on every Washington fan’s mind. What are the Commanders doing? Tune in for all that and more from the most passionate voice in D.C. sports!

Hour 2 of The Chris Russell Show on The Team 980 opens with another Jets blockbuster trade, sending Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys. Chris breaks down the impact of the move for both teams and the league at large. Then, he revisits the Jayden Daniels late-game debate from Sunday Night, exploring both why he should or shouldn’t have been in the game. Finally, The Rooster puts Kliff Kingsbury under the microscope, analyzing his decisions and whether the pressure is mounting in D.C. football circles.

In the final hour of The Chris Russell Show on The Team 980, Chris breaks down the Commanders’ coaching and player mistakes, plus their inactivity at the trade deadline. He then dives into WR separation, comparing the Commanders’ receivers to the league average and highlighting where the offense is falling short. Finally, the show wraps with the always-entertaining Dumb Dumb of the Day, spotlighting one of the week’s wildest stories.

Shifting gears from the Jets’ blockbuster trade, The Rooster dives into the Commanders’ on-field struggles, breaking down their questionable play calling, costly decision-making, and the mistakes that continue to plague the team. He also addresses the team’s lack of activity leading up to the trade deadline, giving listeners a candid look at what’s going wrong and what needs to change for Washington to turn things around.

Chris reacts to the shocking trade sending Sauce Gardner to the Colts, breaking down all the key details from the financial implications and dead money left on the Jets’ books to how the move reshapes their long-term future. The Rooster analyzes what this deal says about the Jets’ direction and whether it signals a rebuild or a bold new chapter for the franchise.

The Chris Russell Show kicks off with The Rooster’s raw reaction to the Commanders’ embarrassing Sunday Night Football loss to the Seahawks, diving into whether Jayden Daniels should have remained in the game down 38–7 and sparking passionate fan debate over the play-calling that contributed to his injury and misread on the read-option. NFL insider Jordan Schultz joins with the latest on potential Commanders trade candidates as the team searches for answers. Hour 2 continues with fans weighing in on whether Daniels was mishandled, fueling a lively discussion on accountability, while Chris examines the quarterback’s need for better on-field judgment and the team’s overall tough season. In the final hour, blame shifts to Dan Quinn and Adam Peters as Chris breaks down Quinn’s media update, including injury news on Daniels, Marshon Lattimore, and more, before wrapping with the Dumb Dumb of the Day, delivering a high-energy, insight-packed show full of analysis, updates, and plenty of laughs.

Hour 1 of The Chris Russell Show kicks off with The Rooster’s raw reaction to the Commanders’ embarrassing Sunday Night Football loss to the Seahawks. Chris and the audience dive into whether Jayden Daniels should’ve still been in the game down 38–7, followed by passionate fan reaction to the play-calling on his injury and his misread on the read-option. Then, NFL insider Jordan Schultz gives the latest scoop on potential Commanders trade candidates as the team looks for answers.