Épisodes

  • 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 et 3 min
  • 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 min
  • Hour 2 - Analytics, Game Reps & Commanders’ Draft Leverage

    Hour 2 - Analytics, Game Reps & Commanders’ Draft Leverage
    Dec 16 2025
    Hour 2 of The Chris Russell Show features The Rooster diving deep into why analytics and viewership numbers aren’t the end-all, be-all in sports using real-game examples to show how context matters more than the numbers. He challenges Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn’s belief that Jayden Daniels can develop through practice and film, arguing that game reps are most crucial to his growth. Rooster breaks down a key fourth-down play from the Dolphins Steelers game to illustrate why analytics can miss the bigger picture, and wraps up by explaining why the Commanders are in a strong draft position this year, with a weak QB class and teams eager to trade up, giving Washington potential leverage for big deals.
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    42 min
  • Hour 3 - Transfer Portal, Army-Navy & Rooster’s Weekend Tales

    Hour 3 - Transfer Portal, Army-Navy & Rooster’s Weekend Tales
    Dec 16 2025
    In the final hour of The Chris Russell Show, The Rooster dives into the impact of the college football transfer portal, explaining how it’s changing the game for both players and fans. Chris then recaps his weekend at Radio Row for the Army-Navy Game at M&T Bank Arena in Baltimore, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and experiences. He continues with a play-by-play of his weekend escapades, from navigating traffic to attending events at Capital One Arena, bringing his signature mix of humor, opinion, and firsthand storytelling. It’s a lively wrap-up of college and pro football, personal anecdotes, and Rooster-style commentary.
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    41 min
  • The College Football Transfer Portal: Impact on Players and Fans

    The College Football Transfer Portal: Impact on Players and Fans
    Dec 16 2025
    After recapping Monday Night Football between the Miami Dolphins and the Pittsburgh Steelers, breaking down key moments and what’s next for both teams including the Dolphins, who are searching for a new GM and how that impacts Mike McDaniel; Chris Russell dives into the college football transfer portal. Frustrated by the recent wave of players entering the portal, he argues that constantly chasing playing time and big-money opportunities makes it harder to build a strong culture, develop players, and mentor young men. Listen as the Rooster sounds off with his unfiltered take.
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    19 min
  • Daniels Shutdown Sparks Frustration, Chris Russell Explains Why

    Daniels Shutdown Sparks Frustration, Chris Russell Explains Why
    Dec 16 2025
    The Rooster weighs in on the decision to shut down Jayden Daniels for the remainder of the season after he was injured against the Vikings a few weeks ago. Chris is openly skeptical of the move, arguing that sitting a franchise quarterback isn’t necessary and that live game reps are the most critical factor in the development of young QBs.
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    8 min
  • Full Show | Monday 12-15-25

    Full Show | Monday 12-15-25
    Dec 15 2025
    The Rooster reacts to the Commanders’ win over the struggling Giants, addressing fan frustration over a late-season victory while explaining why the win still matters, why a drop in draft position isn’t worth panicking over, and why one draft pick won’t define Washington’s future. He breaks down Dan Quinn’s motivational message in the locker room, highlights Antonio Hamilton’s standout defensive performance, and explains how wins keep players engaged, especially with a brutal injuries and the team’s current state making losses unlikely to trigger major changes. Rooster also weighs in on free agency priorities, roster construction, and the search for key pieces in the draft. Expanding his focus to the rest of the NFL, he recaps recent games, analyzes standout and poor performances, and breaks down the NFC East, noting the Eagles’ dominance and the Cowboys’ playoff hopes on life support, while reacting to the news that Jayden Daniels will miss the remainder of the season. It’s a full package of insight, opinion, and Rooster-style commentary for Commanders fans and NFL watchers alike.
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    2 h et 8 min
  • Hour 1 - Rooster Reacts: Commanders Beat Giants, Draft Panic? Not So Fast

    Hour 1 - Rooster Reacts: Commanders Beat Giants, Draft Panic? Not So Fast
    Dec 15 2025
    Chris Russell, aka The Rooster, kicks off Hour 1 reacting to the Commanders’ win over the two-win Giants and tees up A-MAC for what’s ahead. With some fans frustrated by a late-season victory, Rooster explains why beating a bad Giants team still mattered, why the drop in draft position isn’t worth panicking over, and why one draft pick won’t make or break Washington’s future. From free agency priorities to roster construction and finding key pieces in the draft, Rooster sets the tone for a level-headed look at where the Commanders really stand.
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    45 min