Best of Nationals on 106.7 The Fan/Team 980: MacKenzie Gore traded to Texas

Brad Johnson discusses excelling in the playoffs as a backup QB; Josh Robbins looks at the state of the Wizards; Brandon Duhaime weighs in on the Caps’ losing streak; new Nationals prospect Gavin Fien talks about being brought to DC in the MacKenzie Gore deal; and Joe Theismann dishes on the Commanders’ coaching moves!

The Nationals finally dealt MacKenzie Gore this week, sending him to Texas for five prospects. Listen as our hosts react, and Nats POBO Paul Toboni gives his take on how and why the deal came together!

On this week’s Best of Commanders: Is DQ in over his head with his coaching hires – and what’s up with the DC search?; Was Bill snubbed in the Rookie of the Year race?; Should the Commanders go after Brandon Aiyuk?; and, Danny Rouhier, tell ‘em why you mad!

0:00, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show responding to an email from a listener criticizing Dan Quinn for the recent coaching staff hires on offense and the rationale behind the promotions. 17:31, John Keim from ESPN joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the competitive Defensive Coordinator market and where the Commanders will pivot to after missing out on top candidate Brian Flores. 44:02, Former Washington Redskins Quarterback Joe Theismann joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Commanders’ outlook moving forward after this offseason and gives his predictions for the NFC and AFC Championship games. 1:08:17, Doug Kammerer from NBC Washington joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about the incoming snow storm headed towards the DMV and other states with the weekend being here and Kevin Sheehan gives his final prediction for how much snow the DMV will get.

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1.23.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the Commanders’ search for a Defensive Coordinator and how they are in a bit of a pickle due to how competitive the market is in this coaching cycle. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the Wizards’ President Michael Winger’s press conference on the team’s directions and current state. Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to break down and analyze the Nationals trading Mckenzie Gore for 5 prospects then talks about the Commanders’ direction for hiring a Defensive Coordinator. 1.23.26 Hour 2, Former Washington Redskins Quarterback Joe Theismann joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Commanders’ outlook moving forward after this offseason and gives his predictions for the NFC and AFC Championship games. Kevin Sheehan gives his smell test picks for this weekend of NFL Playoff games. Kevin Sheehan goes on campus with Denton Day to recap the College Football National Championship game, discuss the way too early CFB rankings for 2026 and who the Commanders should draft with their first round pick. 1.23.26 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give his predictions for Championship weekend of the NFL Playoffs and talks about the Commanders’ search for a new Defensive Coordinator becoming more scarce with top candidates. Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max give their final predictions for the AFC & NFC Championship games this weekend. Doug Kammerer from NBC Washington joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about the incoming snow storm headed towards the DMV and other states with the weekend being here and Kevin Sheehan gives his final prediction for how much snow the DMV will get.

1.23.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the Commanders’ search for a Defensive Coordinator and how they are in a bit of a pickle due to how competitive the market is in this coaching cycle. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the Wizards’ President Michael Winger’s press conference on the team’s directions and current state. Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to break down and analyze the Nationals trading Mckenzie Gore for 5 prospects then talks about the Commanders’ direction for hiring a Defensive Coordinator.

1.23.26 Hour 2, Former Washington Redskins Quarterback Joe Theismann joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Commanders’ outlook moving forward after this offseason and gives his predictions for the NFC and AFC Championship games. Kevin Sheehan gives his smell test picks for this weekend of NFL Playoff games. Kevin Sheehan goes on campus with Denton Day to recap the College Football National Championship game, discuss the way too early CFB rankings for 2026 and who the Commanders should draft with their first round pick.

1.23.26 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give his predictions for Championship weekend of the NFL Playoffs and talks about the Commanders’ search for a new Defensive Coordinator becoming more scarce with top candidates. Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max give their final predictions for the AFC & NFC Championship games this weekend. Doug Kammerer from NBC Washington joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about the incoming snow storm headed towards the DMV and other states with the weekend being here and Kevin Sheehan gives his final prediction for how much snow the DMV will get.

1.23.26, Doug Kammerer from NBC Washington joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about the incoming snow storm headed towards the DMV and other states with the weekend being here and Kevin Sheehan gives his final prediction for how much snow the DMV will get.