Kevin and Thom today on the Don Van Natta/Seth Wickersham ESPN story on how the Jon Gruden email leaks doomed Dan Snyder. As the boys have surmised since late 2021, Snyder’s probable self-sabotaging leaks of the Gruden emails to the Wall Street Journal and the NY Times was the beginning of the end for his ownership. The guys reacted to the story blow-by-blow. They also discussed the Commanders’ twitter direct message to another twitter account about its name (Washington Redskins) and handle (@washredskinsnfl). The boys talked some MLB All-Star game, followed up on Kevin’s conversation yesterday with Jay Gruden, and celebrated Joe Jacoby’s presence as an NFL Hall of Fame Senior Committee Semi-finalist.

Kevin opened with more Daron Payne vs. Jon Allen talk. He put out a Twitter Poll today asking the question, “if you could only pick one….Payne or Allen”. The results were one-sided! Kevin explained why he thinks it turned out that way. Then it was Jay Gruden as a guest talking Sam Howell, Eric Bieniemy, the Payne/Allen debate, Dan Snyder, and lots more.

Kevin and Thom today eventually get to ESPN’s ranking of NFL defensive tackles which included both of Washington’s starters in the Top 10. Before that though, Kevin’s trip to Spain, Thom’s upcoming month in Spain, Sally Jenkins’ award-deserving piece on Evert-Navratilova and Dylan Crews to the Nats, The boys finished up with thoughts on the NY Times shutting down its sports section and the Wizards’ actual long-term plan.

Kevin and Thom today covering everything from Carson Wentz’ big kill to the College World Series. In between, Thom’s Tea Room Anniversary party in Frederick County, the conflict of interest for reporters working for sportsbooks, Bradley Beal’s strange legacy in Washington, the state of DC’s sports teams, Ted Leonsis’ threat to go to Northern VA, Antonio Gibson’s fan request, Hard Knocks, and more!

Kevin opened with a recap of the Wizards’ busy week including last night’s draft. Then it was John Keim and Kevin talking about John’s career in DC before getting to everything Commanders.