Take Command Mailbag: Draft Strategy, QB3 Value & Luke McCaffrey’s Role

With Logan Paulsen out, ESPN’s John Keim joins Craig Hoffman for a special Take Command Mailbag edition! The guys dive into your questions ahead of the NFL Draft, starting with why having a veteran QB3 like Josh Johnson matters more than you think and how WR Luke McCaffrey might carve out a role in Washington’s offense. Then, Craig and John weigh in on which Ohio State prospect is the best fit for the Commanders and break down how teams actually use in-game data to evaluate college players. Finally, it’s all about draft philosophy—would you rather have more picks this year or better picks next year? Plus, Keim gives an inside look at what really happens in an NFL war room on draft day. 0:12 Why Veteran QBs Still Matter + Luke McCaffrey’s Outlook 19:40 Ohio State Prospects & How Teams Really Use College Data 38:38 Draft Picks This Year vs. Next + Inside the NFL War Room Follow on Instagram: Craig Hoffman: @craig_hoffman John Keim: @john_keim 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