Best of the Commanders on WJFK/WTEM: Draft Recap and RFK Reax

Big news this week in DC: the Commanders and the city have reached a deal to bring the team home to RFK! Hear from Mayor Muriel Bowser, four City Council members, and a PG County executive on both sides of the coin, as well as legendary ex-Redskin Joe Theismann about this seismic event.

With the NFL Draft over, reaction continued to the Commanders’ position, even as news broke that the team is coming home to RFK! Hear from Fred Smoot and Robert Mays about the Commanders’ draft, and from fourth-round pick Jaylin Lane on what he brings to the team. Also, our hosts look at some missing positions (edge rusher?) and players available (Nick Chubb), as we all ask the question: have the Commanders closed the gap on the Eagles?

The best clips from The Kevin Sheehan Show this week! After the huge news breaking the night before, on Monday Kevin Sheehan reacts to the recent news of the RFK Stadium deal getting approved and what’s next in the process of the Commanders coming back to DC. After a crazy night in the NBA, on Wednesday Chris Miles from NBA TV joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the first round series in the NBA Playoffs and discuss the end of game altercation between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton’s dad. With the 2025 NFL Draft's conclusion Fred Smoot joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give his analysis on the Commanders NFL Draft class.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The Commanders are on the verge of returning to DC, and it's a story three decades in the making. Commanders Beat Writer for The Washington Post Sam Fortier has watched it move from pipe dream to one vote away from reality, and he joins Craig to discuss it all: from congressional rescue to the pending vote in DC City Council. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5.2.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan talks about Shedeur Sanders and the possibility of the Commanders regressing next season. Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their opinion on if the Commanders will go over or under on their projected win total which sits at 9.5 games. 5.2.25 Hour 2, Ben Standig from The Athletic joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Commanders offseason plans post draft to improve the roster. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the comments JJ Reddick made after the Lakers elimination from the NBA Playoffs. NFL Draft expert Todd McShay loves the Commanders draft class. 5.2.25 Hour 3, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the good and bad of the new RFK Stadium deal. Kevin Sheehan discusses the obstacles blocking the RFK Stadium deal from passing. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the news of the Spurs head coach Greg Popovich stepping down from the role to work in the front office.

5.2.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan talks about Shedeur Sanders and the possibility of the Commanders regressing next season. Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their opinion on if the Commanders will go over or under on their projected win total which sits at 9.5 games.

5.2.25 Hour 2, Ben Standig from The Athletic joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Commanders offseason plans post draft to improve the roster. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the comments JJ Reddick made after the Lakers elimination from the NBA Playoffs. NFL Draft Expert Todd McShay loves the Commanders draft class.

5.2.25 Hour 3, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the good and bad of the new RFK Stadium deal. Kevin Sheehan discusses the obstacles blocking the RFK Stadium deal from passing. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the news of the Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich stepping down from the role to work in the front office.

5.2.25, Kevin Sheehan reacts to the news of the Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich stepping down from the role to work in the front office.

5.2.25, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the good and bad of the new RFK Stadium deal.