Episode 679: Ron Rivera sheds light on Commanders' improved defense and "very efficient" Sam Howell and more

10:51 - Commanders: analysis of the bounce-back performance of the Commanders' defense in the 24-16 win at the Atlanta Falcons from the perspectives of strategy and playing-time distribution off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference, including the rise of the cinco package, multiple impressive performances by depth players and where things stand with benched corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. 33:50 - Commanders: discussion of the Commanders' offense and of the Commanders perhaps avoiding the annual hole with Ron Rivera as head coach off comments from Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference for the 24-16 win at the Atlanta Falcons, including an ode to offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas, a very telling and encouraging stat for quarterback Sam Howell and a disappointing season so far for receiver Jahan Dotson 50:35 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 shootout win over the Calgary Flames that featured a very good performance by goaltender Darcy Kuemper Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10! Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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