The Al Galdi Podcast

12:08 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on more good news on interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, the Commanders "exploring" with their offensive line off a lot of shuffling at recent training-camp practices, how many quarterbacks the team is inclined to keep on its initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season, how Quinn evaluates receiver Jahan Dotson, and the Commanders' situation at cornerback29:07 - Commanders: thoughts on linebacker Bobby Wagner and tight end Zach Ertz off comments from them and from head coach Dan Quinn on them, including Wagner on the significance of a linebacking corps and Ertz saying of his former Arizona Cardinals head coach, Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, "I don't think I've ever seen Kliff so happy"41:38 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats trading outfielder Lane Thomas to the Cleveland Guardians...and analysis of a 9-8 walk-off loss at the Arizona Diamondbacks in a game in which the Nats blew a 6-0 fourth-inning lead and an 8-4 ninth-inning lead53:06 - Orioles: breakdown of a doubleheader split with the Toronto Blue Jays, including a memorable display of toughness from catcher James McCann and the Orioles debut of starting pitcher and trade acquisition Zach EflinVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:38 - Commanders: discussion of how quarterback Jayden Daniels is doing at 2024 Commanders Training Camp off comments from Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn, including where we are with Daniels earning the starting-quarterback job, how Daniels views not just being handed the starting-quarterback job, the development of Daniels, more examples of Daniels coming off as humble and self-aware and what the Commanders have in assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough44:00 - Commanders: discussion of how former Commanders quarterback Sam Howell is doing with the Seattle Seahawks, Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota off comments from head coach Dan Quinn, notable items on the offensive line at 2024 Commanders Training Camp, a weight update on corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. from Quinn and Forbes himself and more01:02:33 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats trading outfielder Jesse Winker to the New York Mets for pitching prospect Tyler Stuart...and analysis of the Nats winning two out of three games at the St. Louis Cardinals01:16:38 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's acquiring starting pitcher Zach Eflin in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and acquiring reliever Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies...and thoughts on the O's losing two out of three games to the San Diego PadresVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:23 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on how quarterback Jayden Daniels is doing at Commanders Training Camp, how Quinn sees similarities between corner Mike Sainristil and Daniels, how Quinn in the 2024 season will be handling game management, what's going on with Jamin Davis as the team continues to try him out as an edge defender, whether the Commanders might hold a training camp at a place other than the team facility in Ashburn, Virginia and more35:42 - Commanders: reaction to blunt comments from right guard Samuel Cosmi on why he didn't like the team's pass-heavy offensive play-calling in the 2023 season, how he views quarterback Jayden Daniels as not being a "me" guy, how Cosmi sees himself going into his fourth NFL season and how things are going for the Commanders' new-look offensive line44:16 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-0 no-hit loss to starting pitcher Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres to complete a three-game sweep52:19 - Orioles: breakdown of a wild 7-6 10-inning win at the National League-worst Miami Marlins to avoid a three-game sweep despite the O's blowing a 6-1 eighth-inning leadVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17:03 - Commanders: discussion off comments from head coach Dan Quinn and interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen of the Commanders surprisingly activating interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton off the Active/Non-Football Injury List just five days after placing him on it, the team for training camp staying together off-site and the energy for the Commanders at training camp31:24 - Commanders: reaction to comments from receiver Terry McLaurin on how different things now are for the Commanders, him being more of a vocal leader, a pledge that he and other leaders on the Commanders had players on the team write and developing red-zone chemistry with quarterback Jayden Daniels...and thoughts on comments from interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen on what's now different for the Commanders' defensive line46:03 - Nationals: analysis of a 12-3 loss to the San Diego Padres...and of Nats starting pitcher Josiah Gray undergoing both Tommy John surgery and an internal-brace procedure on his right UCL56:25 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 loss at the National League-worst Miami Marlins in a game that featured the Major League regular-season debut of the Orioles' top pitching prospect per MLB Pipeline, Chayce McDermottVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:06 - Commanders: discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at a joint press conference as 2024 Commanders Training Camp begins on if Jayden Daniels is the team's QB1, developing a young quarterback in the NFL, San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on his TikTok having posted footage from a Commanders practice in the 2024 offseason, Cornelius Lucas potentially being the team's starting left tackle, the Commanders having so many new players as training camp is beginning, the coaching staff's biggest strength and more37:18 - Commanders: discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at a joint press conference as 2024 Commanders Training Camp begins on what the team is looking for at kickoff returner given the new era of kickoffs in the NFL, the Commanders' revamped front office and what would constitute a successful 2024 season for the Commanders46:27 - Nationals: analysis of a 4-0 loss to the San Diego Padres52:51 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 loss at the National League-worst Miami MarlinsCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20:12 - Guest: NFL analytics expert Mike Tanier, who wrote the chapter on the Commanders in Aaron Schatz's FTN Football Almanac 2024, on the outlook for the Commanders in their 2024 season and beyond, including why Tanier had the Commanders' Jayden Daniels as the QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft and why Tanier really likes Commanders general manager Adam Peters' "tight and tactical" approach to the 2024 offseason47:02 - Guest: Wizards insider Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network on how the three players who the Wizards got via the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft - Alex Sarr, Carlton "Bub" Carrington and Kyshawn George - did in playing for the Wizards in NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024 in Las Vegas, why the Wizards traded Deni Avdija, what the Wizards have in free-agent acquisitions Jonas Valanciunas and Saadiq Bey and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:52 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders placing interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton on the Non-Football Injury List...and discussion of comments from receiver Terry McLaurin on having been working on becoming better at generating yards after catch26:15 - Guest: Mitch Tischler, co-host of Monumental Sports Network's Beltway Football podcast, with an in-depth examination of the Commanders' offensive line, including a spot-by-spot review of the line, what to make of offensive-line coach Bobby Johnson and whether the line is good enough for quarterback Jayden Daniels to have a great rookie season59:13 - Nationals: analysis of a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds...and reaction to starting pitcher Josiah Gray being done for the season due to needing UCL surgery01:17:41 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two out of three games at the Texas RangersVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:38 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of Jason Wright being out as the Commanders' team president, including where and how he went wrong in his tenure and what the change says about Commanders managing partner Josh Harris40:57 - Commanders: analysis of San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk reportedly requesting to be traded, including why this doesn't necessarily mean that the Commanders acquiring him is any more likely...and thoughts on the Commanders hiring former Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer as personnel executiveVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17:53 - Guest: Commanders insider Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post with a preview of 2024 Commanders Training Camp, including an outlook for each position group on offense and defense in terms of the roster and/or depth chart45:40 - Nationals: reaction to a new era of Nats drafting beginning with their three selections over the first 44 picks in the 2024 MLB draft...discussion of - and high praise for - the Nats' trade of reliever Hunter Harvey...and analysis of the Nats winning two of three games at the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers01:06:31 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's taking two standout ACC players with the team's first two picks in the 2024 MLB Draft...and a breakdown of the O's losing two of three games to the New York Yankees in a battle of the top two teams in the American League EastVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:45 - Guest: sports-business expert and former Redskins vice president of strategic marketing George Perry on the Commanders' name issue with July 13, 2024, being the four-year anniversary of the team announcing that it was retiring the Redskins name and logo, including insight and perspective on why the Josh Harris ownership group has been so publicly neutral on the name issue, whether there is viability with the name Commanders, what we should make of recent signs of the team distancing itself from the name Commanders and being more open to embracing the past, and the financial aspects of the name issue49:22 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-0 loss at the New York Mets to complete a three-game sweep58:04 - Orioles: breakdown of an 8-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs to complete a three-game sweepVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18:10 - Guest: former Redskins salary-cap analyst J.I. Halsell on the Commanders' new-look football operations, the value of Bob Myers as an advisor for managing partner Josh Harris, thoughts on quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, what the Commanders have in senior vice president of football operations Brandon Sosna, why Halsell likes how general manager Adam Peters handled free agency in the 2024 offseason, perspective on the contract situations of interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen and right guard Samuel Cosmi and more45:22 - Nationals: breakdown of a 6-2 loss at the New York Mets in a game that included Nats reliever Derek Law continuing to struggle to prevent inherited runners from scoring52:04 - Orioles: discussion of a 4-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs in a game in which Orioles ace Corbin Burnes was out-dueled by Cubs starting pitcher Shota ImanagaCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:07 - Guest: Brent, a.k.a Burgundy Blog on X, on the state of the Commanders, including why he's now happy as a fan of the team, why he now feels so much better about the Commanders having hired Dan Quinn as head coach, where Brent is at on the team having taken quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether we for the 2024 season should have more faith in the Commanders' offense or defense and in-depth discussion of the name issue47:19 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-5 loss at the New York Mets in a game in which starting pitcher Jake Irvin allowed six runs in six innings55:26 - Orioles: breakdown of a 9-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs in a game that included starting pitcher Dean Kremer allowing seven runs (five earned) in four innings but also infielder Jordan Westburg homering off making the 2024 American League All-Star TeamVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:03 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk posting footage of a Commanders practice in the 2024 offseason on TikTok, including whether he got the footage from Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and how and why Aiyuk's behavior has become off-putting28:47 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-0 loss to the St. Louis CardinalsCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:54 - Guest: ESPN NFL senior writer and prognosticator Mike Clay on his rankings of Commanders position groups in his 2024 NFL Projection Guide, including the team having the No. 1 off-ball-linebacker unit, the No. 10 interior-defensive-line unit and the No. 13 running-back unit but also having the No. 31 tight-end unit, No. 30 cornerback unit and No. 31 edge-defender unit...and Clay provides thoughts on his projections for Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 2024 regular season39:41 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of the first three games of a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Nats' youth movement being in full effect and shortstop CJ Abrams being the only Nats player to make the 2024 National League All-Star Team57:18 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two out of three games at the American League West-worst Oakland A's and who from the O's made the 2024 American League All-Star Team01:06:44 - Wizards: discussion of various transactions that have become official for the Wizards, including a sign-and-trade for center Jonas ValanciunasVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:14 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of linebacker Jamin Davis transitioning to playing more as an edge defender, receiver Jahan Dotson's disappointing 2023 season, receiver Terry McLaurin's footwork, whether corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is poised to bounce back from his bad 2023 rookie season and more50:22 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-2 10-inning loss to the New York Mets in a game in which starting pitcher DJ Herz was great but the Nats' bullpen was not01:01:06 - Orioles: discussion of a 2-0 win at the American League West-leading Seattle Mariners in a game that featured starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez doing well and closer Craig Kimbrel surviving some drama for the saveVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:59 - Guest: Pro Football Focus college-football analyst Max Chadwick on the Commanders, including quarterback Jayden Daniels' great deep passing and great rushing in his 2023 Heisman Trophy-winning for LSU and how translatable they are to the NFL, the pressure-to-sack-rate issue for Daniels, why Daniels shouldn't be viewed as just a one-year wonder in college, who Chadwick likes the most from the Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft class, who he views as the top sleeper from the team's 2024 NFL Draft class and thoughts on undrafted rookie quarterback Sam Hartman40:37 - Nationals: analysis of a 9-7 10-inning loss to the New York Mets in a game in which we had the Major League regular-season debut of the Nats' top prospect, outfielder James Wood52:02 - Capitals: breakdown of a wild Day 1 for the Caps in free agency in the 2024 NHL offseason, including a key re-signing and two major additions to the defense corpsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18:46 - Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman, who is a good friend of and strategic advisor for Commanders limited partner Mitchell Rales, on the Commanders, including the process for the team's new front office with the 2024 NFL Draft, why the departure of Eugene Shen after just eight months as the team's senior vice president of football strategy was actually a very good sign, key differences for the Commanders with their practices in the 2024 offseason versus in the 2023 offseason, where we are with the team's stadium situation and when we should anticipate the Josh Harris ownership group truly addressing the Commanders' name issue01:02:05 - Capitals: analysis of what the Caps did in the 2024 NHL Draft, including trading for Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson01:07:28 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats reportedly being set to promote their top prospect, outfielder James Wood, to the Majors...and breakdown of the Nats losing two out of three games at the Tampa Bay Rays01:19:47 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's completing a brutal stretch of 43 games in 45 days by winning three out of four games against the Texas RangersVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:53 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on Eugene Shen leaving the Commanders after just eight months as the team's senior vice president of football strategy; what to make of Commanders team president Jason Wright per a report having been a finalist for Green Bay Packers chairman of the board, president and CEO; and the state of the rebuilding and tanking Wizards, who Standig covered for years51:45 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps acquiring forward Andrew Mangiapane via trade with the Calgary Flames55:01 - Orioles: breakdown of an 11-2 win over the Texas Rangers in a game in which the O's smashed four home runs and starting pitcher Corbin Burnes allowed one run in seven inningsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:10- Commanders: discussion of what to make of Eugene Shen leaving the Commanders after just eight months as the team's senior vice president of football strategy29:55 - Wizards: in-depth reaction to the Wizards reportedly agreeing to trade Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers and taking/acquiring three players in the first round of 2024 NBA Draft in Alex Sarr at No. 2, Carlton "Bub" Carrington at No. 14 and Kyshawn George at No. 2441:30 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-5 loss at the San Diego Padres to complete a three-game sweep51:59 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's ending their five-game losing streak with 4-2 win over the American League-leading Cleveland GuardiansVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20:06 - Guest: ESPN NFL analytics expert Seth Walder on his grade for the Commanders' 2024 offseason, his assessment of the team's revamping of its football operations, whether he sees the Commanders as now being big on analytics, his thoughts on the team taking quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Walder especially likes the Commanders having signed edge defender Dorance Armstrong as an unrestricted free agent, two specific things that Walder does not like from the 2024 offseasons of two of the Commanders' NFC East rivals in the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys and more48:22 - Nationals: analysis of a 9-7 loss at the San Diego Padres in a game that featured benches and bullpens emptying in the bottom of the first inning01:00:33 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's suffering a fifth consecutive loss with a 10-8 loss to the American League-leading Cleveland Guardians despite the O's hitting four home runsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19:50 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of intel from ESPN NFL analyst and former Redskins safety Ryan Clark and ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter on the Commanders potentially trading for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, including the reveal that the Commanders turned down a trade for Aiyuk33:46 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-6 10-inning loss at the San Diego Padres in a wild game in which the Nats overcame a 3-0 third-inning deficit but also blew a 6-3 10th-inning lead41:40 - Orioles: breakdown of a 3-2 loss to the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians, giving the O's their first losing streak of at least four games in the 2024 regular seasonVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:49 - Guest: NFL analyst Derek Brown of Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros on the Commanders, including why he is a big believer in the team's offense for the 2024 season, why he had Jayden Daniels as the QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Brown likes Daniels from a fantasy-football perspective for the 2024 season and how Brown arrived at the comp of former Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Randall Cunningham for Daniels52:00 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two out of three games at the National League West-worst Colorado Rockies, including a wild series for closer Kyle Finnegan01:06:58 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's getting swept in three games at the Houston AstrosVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:13 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on the potential for the Commanders to go from worst to first in the NFC East, why rookie quarterbacks are doing better than ever before, why Sikkema is such a big fan of Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, whether the Commanders should trade for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk if he's available, Sikkema's rankings of the Commanders' receiving corps and running-back unit and more42:23 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, including a deep dive on the Nats' struggling offense01:01:39 - Orioles: in-depth reaction to a 17-5 win at the Major League-leading New York Yankees, improving the O's to 16-0-6 over their last 22 series against American League East opponents for the longest streak of not losing a series against a division opponent for any MLB team since divisions were introduced in 1969Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:06 - Guest: former Redskins receiver and current co-host of the BLEAV in Commanders podcast Anthony Armstrong on the Commanders potentially trading for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, what the Commanders should be willing to give up to get him, whether he's worthy of top-of-the-market money, whether his and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' strong friendship would translate to the field, the state of the Commanders receiving corps, Armstrong's impressive 2010 season for the Skins and more39:56 - Capitals: reaction to the Caps trading goaltender Darcy Kuemper to the Los Angeles Kings for center Pierre-Luc Dubois45:18 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks53:01 - Orioles: breakdown of a wild 7-6 10-inning win at the Major League-leading New York Yankees in a game in which the O's blew a 5-1 seventh-inning lead...and thoughts on starting pitcher Kyle Bradish undergoing Tommy John surgery and reliever Danny Coulombe undergoing a procedure by which bone chips were removed from his left elbowVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:57 - Guest: Penn Interactive/ESPN BET football data scientist Tej Seth on the Commanders, including analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels, the myth of not playing first-round quarterbacks in their rookie seasons, whether the Commanders should trade for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk if he is available, notable items on Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, the proper way to view defense in the current NFL, insight on corner Mike Sainristil and perspective on assistant general manager Lance Newmark and senior vice president of football operations Brandon Sosna44:21 - Nationals: thoughts on a 5-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks...and reaction to significant news on the Nats' top two prospects in outfielders James Wood and Dylan Crews becoming official51:31 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 loss at the Major League-leading New York YankeesVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20:10 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of the sack issue of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, including Bullock's takeaways from studying every sack that Daniels took in his Heisman Trophy-winning 2023 season for LSU, how Daniels compares with former Commanders quarterback Sam Howell in terms of sack avoidance and what Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury should do to minimize Daniels getting sackedVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:02 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on whether he has talked to any sources who do not like the Commanders' well-received 2024 offseason, which move by the team in the 2024 offseason was the most important move, his interpretation of the high praise of quarterback Jayden Daniels since the team took him with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether Jamin Davis might actually be transitioning from linebacker to edge defender, the potential for Commanders contract news during the break between the offseason workout program and training camp, what to take away from the popular Commanders Log episode on what the team did in the 2024 NFL Draft and more52:43 - Nationals: analysis of a three-game sweep of the National League-worst Miami Marlins in a series in which the Nats' pitching was outstanding01:07:43 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games against the National League-leading Philadelphia Phillies, including the O's smashing seven home runs over the three gamesVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:25 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a press conference following the team's final practice of mandatory minicamp (and final practice of the 2024 offseason), including insight on a speech that Commanders linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. gave to the team, whether quarterback Jayden Daniels is the team's QB1, where Daniels has especially excelled, perspective on Daniels routinely showing up at the team facility so early, impressions of the Commanders' defense from offseason practices, thoughts on defensive back Quan Martin, who on the defense has demonstrated versatility (position flex!), how the team is doing from a health standpoint and what it's like for Quinn being an NFL head coach again39:44 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 loss at the Detroit Tigers to end the Nats' five-game winning streak47:02 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves to end the Orioles' six-game winning streakVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21:15 - Commanders: discussion of comments from quarterback Jayden Daniels at a post-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference, including more examples of his humility and self-awareness, insight on him notoriously arriving early at the team facility, how things are going with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and why Daniels seemingly is always happy36:00 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from running back Austin Ekeler at a post-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference on his down 2023 season, how quarterback Jayden Daniels compares with Ekeler's two primary QB1s with the Los Angeles Chargers in Phillip Rivers and Justin Herbert and what to expect from the offense of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and more44:40 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-5 win at the Detroit Tigers to give the Nats their first regular-season winning streak of at least five games since June 202153:43 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves for the Orioles' sixth consecutive win in a game in which starting pitcher Cade Povich in just his second Major League regular-season game tossed six scoreless innings with six strikeouts versus no walksVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:16 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference on the Commanders' evolving situation at kicker, how interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton is doing off his latest foot surgery, what quarterback Jayden Daniels needs to show to be officially named as the team's QB1, what has been especially appealing about the Brian Robinson Jr.-Austin Ekeler running-back combination, how the Commanders' recalibration is going and more32:45 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference praising receiver Terry McLaurin...and reaction to comments from McLaurin at a post-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference raving about quarterback Jayden Daniels and providing insight on the offense of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury48:17 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-4 10-inning win at the Detroit Tigers in a game in which the Nats overcame a 4-3 8th-inning deficit thanks in large part to four Nats relievers combining for 5 1/3 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts54:29 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves as starting pitcher Albert Suarez and four Orioles relievers combined on a five-hit shutoutVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19:23 - Guest: Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN on expectations from and thoughts on the Commanders' offense under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and the Commanders' defense under defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including whether we should expect a heavy dose of read-option runs with quarterback Jayden Daniels and the impact of an expected major upgrade in defensive coaching led by Whitt38:01 - Orioles: analysis of a 5-2 win at the Tampa Bay Rays to complete a very impressive four-game sweep by the O'sVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:27 - Guest: Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, including whether Daniels has the best situation for any first-round quarterback for Washington over the last 30 years, how much stock Keim is putting into the high praise from coaches and players for Daniels' work ethic and command of the offense, Keim's compare and contrast of Daniels with Houston Texas quarterback C.J. Stroud and whether the Commanders had Daniels as their QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft37:13 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning three games in a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves...and reaction to a notable piece on retired Nats starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg54:02 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning the first three games of a four-game series at the Tampa Bays thanks to great hitting and pitching by the O'sVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:31 - Commanders: discussion of Joe Whitt Jr., the Commanders' defense and whether he is the Washington defense coordinator who will have the team for the first time in decades being consistently good on defense over multiple seasons off comments from Whitt at a post-OTA-practice press conference on his philosophy regarding starters, what has stood out to him about his players during offseason practices, the impressive nature of linebacker Frankie Luvu, the leadership of linebacker Bobby Wagner, how linebacker Jamin Davis is doing in getting some work at edge defender, how corner Emmanuel Forbes Junior is doing in trying to bounce back from his bad rookie season and more33:50 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in a game that included Mitchell Parker becoming the first pitcher for the Nats since the franchise moved to Washington, D.C. in the 2004-2005 offseason to allow three earned runs or less in each of his first 10 Major League regular-season starts42:52 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-5 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays as one of the Orioles' top pitching prospects, Cade Povich, allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings in his Major League regular-season debutVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:58 - Commanders: reaction to comments by Commanders head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-OTA-practice press conference on the team releasing kicker Brandon McManus off him being accused of sexual assault, the team finally removing the Astroturf field at the team facility and the appeal of center Tyler Biadasz30:33 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels off comments from center Tyler Biadasz at a post-OTA-practice press conference, head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-OTA-practice press conference and ESPN NFL and college-football analyst Louis Riddick on ESPN's NFL Live...thoughts on the Commanders appearing to be poised to incorporate more no-huddle into their offense off comments from Biadasz...and an assessment of linebacker Jamin Davis off comments from him at a post-OTA-practice press conference on getting practice time at edge defender and on his contract situation45:02 - Nationals: analysis of a 9-1 loss to the New York Mets to complete a three-game sweep, including Nats manager Davey Martinez during his postgame press conference calling out struggling shortstop CJ Abrams52:43 - Orioles: breakdown of a 3-2 walk-off loss at the Toronto Blue JaysVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17:01 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of the state of the Commanders' offense, including deep dives on the team at running back, offensive line, receiver and tight end and an assessment of if the team has set up quarterback Jayden Daniels with a quality supporting cast43:14 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats placing starting pitcher Trevor Williams on the 15-Day Injured List with a right flexor-muscle strain...and discussion of a 6-3 loss to the New York Mets51:47 - Orioles: breakdown of a 10-1 win at the Toronto Blue Jays in a game in which first baseman and notorious Blue Jays destroyer Ryan Mountcastle hit two home runsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17:57 - Guest: former Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons executive and founder of The33rdTeam.com Joe Banner on the Commanders' new front office, including what he especially likes about managing partner Josh Harris, an underrated positive about general manager Adam Peters, a key point about analytics in the current NFL, how senior vice president of football strategy Eugene Shen can serve head coach Dan Quinn especially well and what senior vice president of football initiatives Dave Gardi can bring to the team31:33 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-7 loss to the New York Mets in a game that featured starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore allowing six runs in 4 1/3 innings40:08 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-2 win at the Toronto Blue Jays in a game in which the O's hit four home runsVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:35 - Guest: former Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons executive and founder of The33rdTeam.com Joe Banner on the Commanders, including insight on head coach Dan Quinn (whose hiring as Falcons head coach was recommended by Banner), why Banner likes the hirings of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and assistant head coach/offensive pass-game coordinator Brian Johnson and why Banner believes the Commanders made the right call in taking Jayden Daniels with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft30:01 - Commanders: reaction to comments from Detroit Lions offensive coordinator and former Commanders head-coaching candidate Ben Johnson on why he withdrew from head-coaching consideration in the 2024 offseason44:58 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats losing two of three games at the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians58:25 - Orioles: analysis of the O's winning two of three games against the Tampa Bay Rays and of starting pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells being done for the season due to each guy needing UCL surgeryVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21:51 - Guest: Commanders analyst Ben Standig of The Athletic on the situation with Commanders kicker Brandon McManus, the team's name issue from a business perspective for the Josh Harris group and the role and impact of new Commanders senior vice president of football operations Brandon Sosna50:04 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 win at the Atlanta Braves for a big four-game-series win for the NatsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19:22 - Guest: Detroit Lions insider Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com on what the Commanders have in former Lions executives Brandon Sosna as senior vice president of football operations and Lance Newmark as assistant general manager, what the Commanders can learn from the Lions' great turnaround, insight on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson withdrawing from head-coaching consideration for the Commanders and Seattle Seahawks in the 2024 offseason and what went wrong for Commanders run-game coordinator/running-backs coach Anthony Lynn as Lions offensive coordinator37:24 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 win at the Atlanta Braves in a game in which starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore allowed two runs (one earned) in 5 1/3 innings with 10 strikeouts versus no walks...and thoughts on Homestead Grays and Washington, D.C.-baseball legend Josh Gibson now being MLB's all-time leader in career regular-season OPS, career regular-season slugging percentage and career regular-season batting average50:42 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox in a game in which shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit a grand slam and starting pitcher Corbin Burnes allowed one run (unearned) in seven inningsCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24:04 - Guest: Michigan football insider Clayton Sayfie of The Wolverine.com on cornerback Mike Sainristil, who the Commanders took in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, including why Sainristil is among the most popular players in Michigan history, the significance of Sainristil to Michigan having an elite defense in each of the last two seasons, the transition that Sainristil made from receiver to cornerback and what made Sainristil so effective as a cornerback42:57 - Nationals: analysis of a 2-0 loss at the Atlanta Braves despite Nats starting pitcher Jake Irvin tossing six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts49:58 - Orioles: breakdown of an 8-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox in a game in which O's starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez allowed four runs in six innings but also had 10 strikeouts versus one walkVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20:17 - Guest: Commanders analyst and former Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen with observations and insights on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels off watching him at rookie-minicamp and OTA practices, including why and how his throwing mechanics are so good, perspective on Daniels' work ethic, whether Daniels needs to put on weight or is just fine as is and what we should expect from the offense of Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury for Daniels39:51 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats over Memorial Day Weekend winning two of three games against the American League West-leading Seattle Mariners and then authoring an 8-4 win at the Atlanta Braves...and reaction to the Nats designating outfielder Victor Robles for assignment56:45 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's going 4-0 over Memorial Day Weekend via winning the final three games of a four-game sweep at the Major League-worst Chicago White Sox and then hammering the Boston Red Sox, 11-3Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:54 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of the defensive players taken by the Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft in interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, corner Mike Sainristil, linebacker Jordan Magee, safety Dominque Hampton and edge defender Javontae Jean-Baptiste; an examination of the state of the Commanders' defense; and what has stood out from the Commanders' offense during offseason practices46:04 - Orioles: breakdown of an 8-6 win at the Major League-worst Chicago White Sox in a game with multiple odditiesVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:38 - Commanders: discussion of comments by Commanders head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-OTA-practice press conference on quarterback Jayden Daniels, the left-tackle competition between Brandon Coleman and Cornelius Lucas, corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. being tried out on punt returns, the leadership of linebacker Bobby Wagner and more36:40 - Commanders: reaction to comments by Commanders players from post-OTA-practice press conferences, including interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen gushing about how much happier he is under the team's current regime and quarterback Marcus Mariota discussing quarterback Jayden Daniels, Mariota's NFL career and his respect for Commanders assistant head coach/offensive pass-game coordinator Brian Johnson52:36 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins in yet another rough game for the Nats' offense but also in a game in which starting pitcher Jake Irvin was good once again59:08 - Orioles: discussion of the O's losing the final two games of a three-game series at the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game sweep that ended the Orioles' American League-record streak of 106 consecutive regular-season series without getting sweptCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:21 - Guest: former Green Bay Packers president and current sports-business expert Andrew Brandt on new Commanders senior vice president of football operations Brandon Sosna (who Brandt taught at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School), insight on Sosna's role being that it is similar to Brandt's role with the Packers, how Commanders managing partner Josh Harris is making the Commanders a destination for executives, what Harris should be thinking with the team's name issue, a great story about former Washington lead owner Dan Snyder and more38:08 - Nationals: analysis of a 10-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins in a game in which starting pitcher Patrick Corbin allowed eight runs in six innings...and breakdown of encouraging developments with the Nats' top three prospects in outfielders James Wood and Dylan Crews and third baseman Brady HouseVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:21 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of a post-NFL Draft shakeup of the Commanders' front office, including the team announcing the hiring of Brandon Sosna as senior vice president of football operations, the team reportedly hiring David Blackburn as director of player personnel and Dwaune Jones as a national scout and Commanders director of pro personnel Chris Polian reportedly leaving for a role with the Cleveland Browns27:29 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on what the Commanders did in the second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, including how and why those picks played a big role in him giving the Commanders an A for their draft and which of the team's five Day 2 picks has the chance to make the most immediate impact41:14 - Nationals: analysis of a 12-3 win over the Minnesota Twins in a much-needed great game for the Nats' offense49:03 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 loss at the St. Louis Cardinals that happened despite shortstop Gunnar Henderson homering for a fourth consecutive gameVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:48 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on Commanders offseason practices under head coach Dan Quinn versus those with Ron Rivera as head coach, what has stood out about quarterback Jayden Daniels in rookie-minicamp and OTA practices, the state of the team at receiver, the likely distribution of touches among Commanders running backs in the 2024 regular season, whether another left-tackle acquisition is coming, the likelihood of a contract extension for right guard Samuel Cosmi in the 2024 offseason and the post-NFL Draft shuffling of the Commanders' front office51:23 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept in three games at the Major League-leading Philadelphia Phillies01:04:28 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games over the American League West-leading Seattle Mariners, including a great series for Orioles starting pitchers and a big series for shortstop Gunnar HendersonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:48 - Guest: Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana on his advocating for the Commanders to go back to having Native American imagery and branding in some way and for the team to honor Walter "Blackie" Wetzel and the Wetzel family of Montana for the major role that they played in the design of the Redskins logo of the proud Native American warrior39:30 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders at receiver off the signing of unrestricted-free-agent receiver Damiere Byrd, including the lack of receivers who are locks to make the team's initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season and whether the team is too small at receiver...and reaction to linebacker Bobby Wagner saying that linebacker Frankie Luvu is the player who Wagner is most excited to play with on the CommandersVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20:15 - Commanders: seven thoughts on the Commanders' 2024 regular-season schedule, including discussion of multiple key advanced stats on the schedule and reaction to the team incredibly having a Week 14 bye for a third consecutive season34:34 Nationals: breakdown of a 2-0 loss at the American League-worst Chicago White Sox40:34 - Orioles: analysis of a 3-2 walk-off win over the Toronto Blue JaysVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:50 - Commanders: reaction to comments by head coach Dan Quinn in a pre-practice press conference prior to the team's first OTA practice of the 2024 offseason, including him addressing having worn a Commanders t-shirt with the "W" logo attached to two feathers a la the Redskins logo36:27 - Commanders: discussion of comments by offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury from a post-practice press conference following the team's first OTA practice of the 2024 offseason on quarterback Jayden Daniels, including high praise from Kingsbury on Daniels44:20 - Commanders: thoughts on comments by Commanders players from post-practice press conferences following the team's first OTA practice of the 2024 offseason, including telling comments from right guard Samuel Cosmi on linebacker Bobby Wagner and blunt comments by receiver Jahan Dotson on his disappointing 2023 season53:10 - Nationals: analysis of a doubleheader split at the American League-worst Chicago White SoxVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22:41 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, including him as a deep passer vs. him as an intermediate passer, whether his great throwing fundamentals are more important than having great arm strength, how Daniels as a runner compares with other dynamic quarterbacks in recent NFL Drafts, the notable reality of Daniels not throwing on the run often despite being so mobile and more43:48 - Orioles: analysis of a 3-2 10-inning loss to the Toronto Blue JaysVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.