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Every Washington Commanders conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NFL podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Commanders, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Commanders talk

The shows are divided on the Commanders heading into the season. There's optimism about Jayden Daniels being healthy and the receiver duo of Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin, plus the roster getting younger. But several hosts are taking the under on win totals, concerned about first-time offensive coordinator David Blau, the loss of Laremy Tunsil on the offensive line, and a tough schedule ahead.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

9 clips · 28 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Trevor Lawrence, Deshaun Watson, Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin.

How it works

Only the Commanders talk. Every morning.

8 shows this morning1,300 minutes listened. 4 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NFL's biggest podcasts
Pardon My TakeThe Ryen Russillo ShowHeed the CallThe Athletic Football ShowThe Pat McAfee ShowNFL DailyBill Simmons PodcastThe Mina Kimes ShowThe Ringer NFL ShowGreen Light with Chris LongFirst Things First
2We find the Commanders conversations
CowboysTyler Smith thumb injury and Cowboys offensive line outlook
CommandersJayden Daniels health and Commanders roster outlook
GiantsCam Skattebo on comeback, training camp, and building chemistry with Dart
EaglesEagles outlook: new OC, new receivers
CommandersCommanders win total: the case for the under
CowboysGeorge Pickens Cowboys future and potential landing spots
CommandersCommanders and Panthers taken in final two picks
GiantsSchrager picks Giants as NFC surprise team

Scanned 8 shows · Cut 21h 36m · Kept 4m

Everything that isn't Commanders talk gets cut. Sorry, Cowboys, Giants, Eagles.

3We create one Commanders playlist for you every morning
Your Commanders Feed
Wednesday, September 9
4 min
today
  • Jayden Daniels health and Commanders roster outlookPardon My Take · 4 min
  • Commanders win total: the case for the underThe Ryen Russillo Show · 3 min
  • Commanders and Panthers taken in final two picksThe Athletic Football Show · 3 min
  • Chase Daniel on Jayden Daniels and the new Commanders offenseThe Pat McAfee Show · 1 min
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11 NFL shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Commanders most this week: Pardon My Take (3), The Ryen Russillo Show (2), The Athletic Football Show (1).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Commanders conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ryen Russillo Show, Pardon My Take, Heed the Call, The Mina Kimes Show, The Ringer NFL Show, The Athletic Football Show, The Pat McAfee Show, NFL Daily, Green Light with Chris Long, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Commanders conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Commanders podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Commanders this week: Pardon My Take (3), The Ryen Russillo Show (2), The Athletic Football Show (1). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Commanders parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Commanders today?

Lately: Jayden Daniels health and Commanders roster outlook, Commanders win total: the case for the under, Commanders and Panthers taken in final two picks. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Washington Commanders app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Washington Commanders or the NFL. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and every clip credits the show and links the full episode. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NBA included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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