Episodios

  • Full Show | Wednesday 12-17-25

    Full Show | Wednesday 12-17-25
    Dec 17 2025
    The Chris Russell Show delivers a dynamic mix of football analysis, player insight, and Rooster-style personality. Chris opens by reacting to Jayden Daniels’ press conference following Dan Quinn’s decision to shut the rookie down for the season, praising Daniels’ maturity and contrasting it with past Commanders quarterbacks like Robert Griffin III. He then shifts to lighter holiday talk, from gift-giving woes to wrapping struggles. The conversation turns back to football with Tua Tagovailoa’s benching, which Rooster uses as a cautionary tale for the Commanders, highlighting the risks of overpaying a quarterback and the importance of supporting young talent like JD5. Expanding to the broader football landscape, Chris dives into the college transfer portal, Marcus Mariota’s contract implications, and the culture shifts in college football, sparking lively debates with A-MAC. The show blends player evaluation, strategic insight, and humor, offering a comprehensive look at both pro and college football.
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    2 h y 7 m
  • Hour 1 - Jayden Daniels Audio, QB Poise & Holiday Talk

    Hour 1 - Jayden Daniels Audio, QB Poise & Holiday Talk
    Dec 17 2025
    Hour 1 of The Chris Russell Show opens with The Rooster reacting to Jayden Daniels’ press conference following Dan Quinn’s decision to shut the rookie quarterback down for the rest of the season. Chris explains why Daniels has handled the turmoil the right way and contrasts his approach with past Commanders quarterbacks, including Robert Griffin III. The hour then shifts gears into some lighter territory as Rooster dives into holiday talk covering Christmas gifts (or the lack thereof), shopping, caroling, and why wrapping presents is the worst while gift cards remain the ultimate loophole. A classic mix of Commander's analysis and Rooster-style personality to kick off the show.
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    44 m
  • Hour 2 - Tua Benched, JD Warnings & Knicks Apathy

    Hour 2 - Tua Benched, JD Warnings & Knicks Apathy
    Dec 17 2025
    Hour 2 of The Chris Russell Show dives into quarterback controversies and contract lessons. The Rooster reacts to Tua Tagovailoa’s benching, arguing the Dolphins overpaid the wrong player and got themselves into a tough spot. He uses Tua’s situation to caution the Commanders about paying Jayden Daniels too much if he can’t stay healthy. Rooster also explains why we can’t fully assess JD5 yet, pointing out that injuries and a lack of support from key weapons and staff have limited his true potential. The hour wraps with a light-hearted jab at the NBA, as the Knicks win the NBA Cup but, as Rooster makes clear, nobody, including him, really cares.
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    42 m
  • Hour 3 - QB Transfers, Mariota Money & College Chaos

    Hour 3 - QB Transfers, Mariota Money & College Chaos
    Dec 17 2025
    In the final hour of The Chris Russell Show, The Rooster dives into the evolving world of football. Chris breaks down the frenzy of college quarterbacks hitting the transfer portal and what it means for players and programs alike. He then discusses Marcus Mariota’s sizable contract demands and how they could affect the Commanders’ decisions regarding Jayden Daniels’ health and future. The hour closes with Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz speaking on the “wild west” of the transfer portal, NIL deals, and the culture shifts sweeping college football, sparking a lively debate between Rooster and A-MAC. It’s a full hour of insight, strategy, and spirited commentary on the state of the game.
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    41 m
  • Tua’s Benching a Cautionary Tale for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders

    Tua’s Benching a Cautionary Tale for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders
    Dec 17 2025
    News broke earlier today that Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa will be benched for the remainder of the season, and after sharing his initial reaction, Chris Russell uses it as a cautionary tale for the Commanders and Jayden Daniels. He points out that Tua was arguably overpaid and that Miami struggled to surround him with the right talent, a situation strikingly similar to Washington’s challenges this season highlighting the importance of roster construction and long-term planning for young franchise quarterbacks.
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    17 m
  • Jayden Daniels Speaks & Handles Turmoil The Right Way

    Jayden Daniels Speaks & Handles Turmoil The Right Way
    Dec 17 2025
    After listening to clips from Jayden Daniels’ press conference, The Rooster reacts by praising how Daniels has handled the current turmoil with maturity and professionalism. He contrasts Daniels’ approach with that of the Commanders’ former quarterback Robert Griffin III, arguing that Daniels has navigated the situation the right way and shown the poise expected of a franchise QB.
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    10 m
  • Full Show | Tuesday 12-16-25

    Full Show | Tuesday 12-16-25
    Dec 16 2025
    Chris Russell reacts to Sean McVay welcoming a new baby, shares why he’s in a grumpy mood, and critiques the decision to shut down Jayden Daniels for the season, arguing that game reps are crucial for a young QB’s development. He explores a caller’s theory that league-wide injuries to franchise players influenced the Commanders’ cautious approach, while also adding levity with his take on the “Fat Rooster” sandwich at MetLife Stadium. Rooster dives deep into the limits of analytics, using real-game examples including a key fourth-down play from the Dolphins-Steelers game to show why context matters more than numbers, and explains why the Commanders’ draft position is strong this year with a weak QB class and trade-up potential. Expanding to college football, he also breaks down the impact of the transfer portal on player development and team culture, before sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Radio Row at the Army-Navy Game in Baltimore, offering his signature mix of humor, opinion, and firsthand storytelling.
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    2 h y 3 m
  • Hour 1 - Jayden Daniels Shutdown, Baby McVay, a Grumpy Rooster, & More

    Hour 1 - Jayden Daniels Shutdown, Baby McVay, a Grumpy Rooster, & More
    Dec 16 2025
    Hour 1 of The Chris Russell Show kicks off with a mix of NFL news, strong opinions, and classic Rooster energy. Chris reacts to Sean McVay welcoming a new baby, explains why he’s in a grumpy mood, and dives into the controversial decision to shut down Jayden Daniels for the rest of the season, a move he believes wasn’t necessary. The discussion continues with a caller’s theory that league-wide injuries to franchise players scared Commanders ownership into playing it safe, and wraps with some unexpected levity as Rooster sounds off on the food setup at MetLife Stadium, including why a sandwich called the “Fat Rooster” rubbed him the wrong way. A packed first hour blending football debate and personality driven radio.
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    40 m