The Al Galdi Podcast

14:14 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels at rookie minicamp, including key comments from Daniels, head coach Dan Quinn, tight end Ben Sinnott and receiver Luke McCaffrey40:36 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of head coach Dan Quinn at rookie minicamp wearing a Commanders t-shirt with the "W" logo attached to two feathers a la the Redskins logo...reaction to the news that interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton needs surgery on his left foot off having underdone surgery on his right foot in Jan. 2024...and thoughts on comments from Quinn on offensive lineman Brandon Coleman, quarterback Sam Hartman, the thinking at kickoff returner given the NFL's new kickoff format and more01:05:28 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of three games at the Boston Red Sox, including an eventful series for outfielder Victor Robles, outfielder Eddie Rosario remaining hot and more good starting pitching by the Nats01:19:58 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, including a big series for third baseman/second baseman Jordan Westburg and closer Craig Kimbrel perhaps getting back on trackVisit 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.

16:26 - Guest: Mississippi College head coach and former Rice receivers coach Mike Kershaw on receiver Luke McCaffrey, who the Commanders took in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Rice, including McCaffrey's transition from quarterback to receiver, his hands, his route-running, his blocking, his athleticism, how he can be best used and why he can have a rookie season similar to Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua's great 2023 rookie season35:17 - Guest: Wizards insider Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network on the 2024 NBA Draft with the Wizards having the second-best odds in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, the team's head-coaching search, whether Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert are internally viewed as true building blocks in the Wizards' rebuild, the chance of the team in the 2024 offseason trading either Kyle Kuzma or Jordan Poole, the likelihood of the Wizards in the 2024 offseason re-signing Tyus Jones as an unrestricted free agent, the Wizards leading the NBA in pace for the 2023-2024 regular season and moreVisit 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.

16:11 - Guest: LSU director of performance innovation Jack Marucci on the transformation and work ethic of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels over his two seasons as LSU's QB1, including detailed insight on the virtual-reality technology utilized by Daniels at LSU, the story of Daniels having the passcode at an LSU facility changed so that he could enter it after hours for more work and how Marucci (who was LSU's director of athletic training for years) views concerns about Daniels being thin50:37 - Nationals and Orioles: analysis of a wild 7-6 12-inning win for the O's at the Nats in a game in which the Nats overcame a 3-1 ninth-inning deficit and a 5-3 11th-inning deficitVisit 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.

13:30 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of the offensive players taken by the Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft in quarterback Jayden Daniels, offensive lineman Brandon Coleman, tight end Ben Sinnott and receiver Luke McCaffrey, including discussion of how offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury can maximize Daniels and whether it's realistic to view Coleman as the Commanders' likely starting left tackle for Week 1 of the 2024 season46:34 - Nationals and Orioles: analysis of a 3-0 Nats win over the O's to give the Nats a winning record in a regular season for the first time since July 2, 2021Call 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.

20:03 - Guest: Chris Blair, who is the play-by-play announcer for radio broadcasts of LSU football, men's basketball and baseball games, on quarterback Jayden Daniels, who the Commanders took with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU, including insight on Daniels' work ethic, his great deep passing during his 2023 Heisman Trophy-winning season, his epic performance in LSU's win over Florida in Nov. 2023, his usage of virtual-reality technology, his high-level processing, his running style and his leadership style...also, Blair provides thoughts on Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews, who the Nats took with the the No. 2-overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft out of LSUVisit 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.

17:59 - Guest: Kansas State tight ends coach Brian Lepak on tight end Ben Sinnott, who the Commanders took in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Kansas State, including insight on Sinnott in terms of his athleticism, his route-running, him as a blocker, what his role in the NFL should be and what kind of person he is42:55 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two of three games against the Toronto Blue Jays, including a wild 11-8 win in which the Nats overcame a 6-1 third-inning deficit01:01:54 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's authoring a three-game sweep at the Cincinnati Reds that featured excellent starting 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.

19:11 - Guest: Illinois co-defensive coordinator and defensive-line coach Terrance Jamison on interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, who the Commanders took in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Illinois, including insight on Newton as a pass rusher and run stopper, his work ethic, him per Pro Football Focus leading all FBS interior defensive linemen with 749 snaps in the 2023 season and him leading all players in the FBS with four blocked kicks in the 2023 season35:40 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-0 loss at the Texas Rangers to conclude a series loss in which the Nats scored a total of two runs41:59 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-2 win over the New York Yankees to win three of four games in the series and move a game ahead of the Yankees for first place in the American League EastVisit 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.

17:22 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson on the Commanders taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Daniels' deep-ball success from his Heisman Trophy-winning 2023 season can convey to the NFL, the value of a quarterback like Daniels with elite running ability, why Monson views the Commanders taking Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton in the second round as one of the best value picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether targeting players (as the Commanders seemingly did) who test well athletically is a sound NFL Draft strategy and more40:32 - Nationals: analysis of a 1-0 win at the Texas Rangers in a game in which starting pitcher Trevor Williams and four relievers combined on a six-hit shutout49:03 - Orioles: breakdown of a 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees off the O's reinstating starting pitcher John Means from the 15-Day Injured List but also placing starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-Day Injured ListVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

20:26 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic with intel on and reaction to what the Commanders did in the 2024 NFL Draft, including interpretation of Commanders general manager Adam Peters saying that quarterback Jayden Daniels was the highest-rated player on the Commanders' draft board, whether the team's quarterback decision via their No. 2-overall pick in the draft ultimately was the unknown that we thought, whether undrafted-free-agent signee Sam Hartman is set to be the Commanders' QB3, what to make of the team's left-tackle situation, the meaning of the Commanders using their first 2024 second-round pick on an interior defensive lineman in Johnny Newton and more52:20 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-1 loss at the Texas Rangers in a game in which starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore allowed two runs in five innings with seven strikeouts versus one walk59:17 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in a game that featured starting pitcher Dean Kremer allowing two runs in seven inningsVisit 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.

17:07 - Guest: NFL and college football analyst Ryan Fowler of Bleacher Report and The Draft Network on the Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft class, including breakdowns of LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman, Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey and Temple linebacker Jordan Magee39:51 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 win at the Miami Marlins to complete the Nats' first four-game sweep of a regular-season series since September 201947:16 - Orioles: thoughts on a 2-0 win over the Yankees as starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and three Orioles relievers combined on a seven-hit shutoutVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

13:07 - Guest: NFL Draft and college football analyst Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros on why he gave the Commanders an A for what they did in the 2024 NFL Draft, including breakdowns of the team's top picks in LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman and Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey58:04 - Capitals: thoughts on the end of the Caps' 2023-2024 season and on the state of the Caps off a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers to conclude a four-game sweep in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs01:07:20 - Nationals: analysis of a 12-9 win at the Miami Marlins in a game in which the Nats overcame a 7-0 fourth-inning deficit01:19:25 - Orioles: discussion of a 7-6 loss to the Oakland A's in a game that featured closer Craig Kimbrel blowing his second consecutive save chance and leaving the game due to upper-back tightnessVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Whatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 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.

13:46 - Commanders: analysis of the defensive players taken by the team over the final two days of the 2024 NFL Draft in Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Temple linebacker Jordan Magee, Washington safety Dominque Hampton and Notre Dame edge defender Javontae Jean-Baptiste37:18 - Commanders: analysis of the offensive players taken by the Commanders over the final two days of the 2024 NFL Draft in Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman and Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey50:43 - Commanders: reaction to quarterback Jayden Daniels' introductory press conference, including a notable reveal by general manager Adam Peters57:54 - Capitals: discussion of a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers to put the Caps down, 3-0, in their best-of-seven series in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs01:06:06 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats winning the first two games of a four-game series at the Miami Marlins01:20:59 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's splitting the first two games of a three-game series against the Oakland A's and on the O's optioning second baseman/shortstop Jackson Holliday back to Triple-A Norfolk. Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Whatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention 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.

16:37 - Commanders: discussion and analysis of the Commanders taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including key comments from Daniels and general manager Adam Peters and a a few thoughts on the Commanders reportedly not exercising the fifth-year option in the rookie contract of linebacker Jamin Davis and retiring the No. 28 of legendary former Redskins cornerback Darrell Green39:06 - Nationals: breakdown of a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete a three-game sweep despite a strong outing from starting pitcher MacKenzie GoreWhatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention 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.

17:07 - Commanders: three final thoughts before the Commanders' No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including why North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye should be the pick but also why whomever is the pick is worthy of excitement40:13 - Nationals: analysis of an 11-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game that featured starting pitcher Jake Irvin allowing six runs in 4 2/3 innings46:21 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-5 win at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which shortstop Gunnar Henderson reached base five times and made a key defensive playVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

15:09 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of why the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft should take LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels over North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye and Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, including final comparisons of the three in a variety of categories42:59 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-3 loss at the New York Rangers to go down, 2-0, in a best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs52:11 - Nationals: breakdown of a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the Nats made three key outs on the base paths01:01:35 - Orioles: discussion of a 7-4 loss at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez allowed seven runs in 4 1/3 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.

20:49 - Guest: Benjamin Robinson, creator of Grinding The Mocks, on his groundbreaking and innovative work projecting NFL Drafts via a "wisdom of crowds" approach with mock drafts, what his work tells us about the Commanders' quarterback decision with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, where and how NFL teams go wrong in the NFL Draft, which NFL Draft trade-value chart is the best and more44:56 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win at the Los Angeles Angels as starting pitcher Albert Suarez tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings for a second consecutive start off having not pitched in a Major League regular-season game since Sept. 26, 2017Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

14:08 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the meaning and causes of a chaotic last few days regarding the Commanders and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and on the Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft, including the likelihood of trades by the Commanders and who Standig is projecting for them to take with their No. 2-overall pick52:21 - Capitals: thoughts on a 4-1 loss at the New York Rangers in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs58:06 - Nationals: deep dive on the Nats winning two of three games over the Houston Astros, including impressive outings from starting pitchers Mitchell Parker and Trevor Williams and the continued rise of shortstop CJ Abrams01:14:32 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games at the Kansas City Royals, including more impressive home runs by the O's and a strong outing from starting pitcher Cole IrvinVisit 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.

20:38 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters and assistant general manager Lance Newmark in a joint press conference previewing the Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft, including Peters essentially saying that the team will not be trading down in the first round, a lot from Peters and Newmark on the Commanders' quarterback decision via their No. 2-overall pick, Peters and Newmark on the chance for the 2024 Draft to be a franchise-altering draft, Peters and Newmark on basic NFL Draft philosophy and more46:58 - Guest: Peter Hassett, co-founder of Russian Machine Never Breaks, on the Capitals' improbably making the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including whether the postseason appearance is a sign of the retool working or more a function of very good luck, a breakdown of left wing Alex Ovechkin's season, analysis of the Caps' goaltending situation in which Charlie Lindgren has supplanted Darcy Kuemper as the team's No. 1 goaltender, whether the Caps making the postseason should alter their approach to the retool, an assessment of rookie head coach Spencer Carbery, why the Caps can beat the New York Rangers in the first round 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.

12:10 - Commanders: reaction to ESPN reporting that Commanders limited partner Magic Johnson "lobbied hard" for former New England Patriots head coach to be the Commanders' head coach but that managing partner Josh Harris "told confidants in early December that he respected Belichick but wasn't going to hire him"23:59 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on if the Commanders should be considering taking Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why the Commanders traded quarterback Sam Howell, the greatness of the offensive-tackle class in the 2024 NFL Draft and whether the Commanders should trade back into the first round, what the team has in general manager Adam Peters and assistant general manager Lance Newmark in terms of draft acumen and more45:00 - Nationals: analysis of a 2-0 win at the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete a 5-4 road trip in California53:49 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 walk-off win over the Minnesota Twins to complete a three-game sweep as the O's hit exactly three home runs for a fifth consecutive gameVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

16:39 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on why the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft should take North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye over LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, including an exposing of several myths in the Maye-Daniels debate and insight on the concerns with each player39:11 - Capitals: discussion and celebration of the Caps clinching the Eastern Conference's second and final wild-card sport with a 2-1 win at the Philadelphia Flyers47:53 - Nationals: thoughts on a 6-2 loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers that featured another rough outing by starting pitcher Patrick Corbin54:52 - Orioles: analysis of an 11-3 win over the Minnesota Twins as the O's hit three home runs for a fourth consecutive gameVisit 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.

13:24 - Guest: ESPN+ NFL analyst and FTN Fantasy chief analytics officer Aaron Schatz on his QBASE 2.0 projections for the perceived top quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft (in which the Commanders have the No. 2-overall pick), including why the projections prefer LSU's Jayden Daniels and Michigan's J.J. McCarthy over North Carolina's Drake Maye...and Schatz on defensive volatility in the modern NFL, his exhaustive work in computing DVOA stats for the 1980s and even 1970s and more39:24 - Capitals: reaction to a 2-0 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins to maintain the Caps' grip on the Eastern Conference's second and final wild-card spot46:36 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-4 win at the Los Angeles Dodgers as Mitchell Parker became the first Nats starting pitcher to register a win in his Major League regular-season debut since Stephen Strasburg on June 8, 201054:49 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins as the O's hit three home runs for a third consecutive gameVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

15:38 - Guest: Commanders analyst and former Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot on which quarterback he likes for the Commanders via their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether general manager Adam Peters should be willing to trade down in the first round of the 2024 Draft, initial impressions of head coach Dan Quinn, what defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. could mean for cornerbacks Benjamin St-Juste and Emmanuel Forbes Jr., what linebackers Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu could mean for the Commanders' defense, some scheduled fun regarding "Kirkaine" and more39:25 - Capitals: discussion of a big 4-2 win over the Eastern Conference Wild Card-leading Tampa Bay Lightning in the Caps' super-tight playoff race49:24 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of three games at the Oakland A's, including the Nats blowing a 6-1 sixth-inning lead in a 7-6 loss01:00:07 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two of three games to the Milwaukee Brewers, including a a bad series for Orioles pitching and a big series for outfielder Colton Cowser01:08:58 - Wizards: thoughts on the state of the Wizards off them concluding a 15-67 regular season - the worst regular season in franchise history - with a 129-127 loss to the Chicago Bulls and a 132-122 loss at the NBA-leading Boston CelticsVisit 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.

19:19 - Guest: Chris Phillips, host of the podcast and YouTube show SEC Unfiltered, with an in-depth discussion of LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels as the potential selection by the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including why Daniels will thrive in the NFL, why he was so much better in his 2023 season than he was over his first four collegiate seasons, how Phillips views the major concerns with Daniels, whether he is the best quarterback in LSU history not named Joe Burrow and more40:49 - Capitals: analysis of a disappointing 4-2 loss at the Buffalo Sabres46:44 - Orioles: breakdown of a 9-4 10-inning win at the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweepVisit 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.

16:53 - Guest: Matt Manocherian, who is the senior vice president of football and data analytics for Sports Info Solutions and is a former scout for the New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns, on why the Commanders should take North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, how he compares with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, why Manocherian is not so high on Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, a great story on the lengths to which Manocherian went to determine what kind of a person a draft prospect was, how the NFL can be better at drafting quarterbacks and more40:49 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-1 loss at the San Francisco Giants in a game that captured the decline of starting pitcher Patrick Corbin47:02 - Orioles: analysis of a 7-5 win at the Boston Red Sox in a game in which the O's overcame a 5-0 sixth-inning deficit and a game that featured the Major League regular-season debut of the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball - Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jackson HollidayVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

14:57 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of why he now believes that the Commanders should take Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy - and not LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels or North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye - with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft...and a film breakdown of key offensive-tackle prospects for the Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft48:58 - Capitals: analysis of a big 2-1 win at the Detroit Red Wings53:42 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats placing starting pitcher Josiah Gray on the 15-Day Injured List with a right-elbow/right-forearm-flexor strain and to a 5-3 win at the San Francisco Giants that featured an impactful return of shortstop CJ Abrams01:03:34 - Orioles: discussion of a 7-1 win at the Boston Red Sox that included a very good outing from Orioles ace Corbin Burnes01:08:51 - Wizards: thoughts on a 130-121 loss at the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves in a game in which the Wizards blew a 21-point first-quarter 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 a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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.

19:38 - Guest: Michael Phillips of 910 The Fan in Richmond, Virginia on the Commanders, who he covered for years for The Richmond Times-Dispatch and still covers as a freelance writer, including the quarterback who the team should take with its No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why that quarterback should not be an immediate starter, why he believes that managing partner Josh Harris has more input in the quarterback decision than people realize, why Phillips thinks that the Commanders would want a do-over on their head-coaching search and insight on the team's stadium situation43:33 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-1 win at the San Francisco GiantsVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

18:14 - Guest: ESPN college-football analyst Bill Connelly on his statistical comps for the perceived top quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft (in which the Commanders have the No. 2-overall pick), including insight on LSU's Jayden Daniels, North Carolina's Drake Maye, Michigan's J.J. McCarthy and Washington's Michael Penix Jr....also, Connelly assesses why the NFL still isn't very good at drafting quarterbacks and talks Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and more44:31 - Capitals: discussion of a 4-2 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes and a 3-2 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators, dropping the Caps to 0-4-2 over their last six games in the midst of the team's playoff push52:13 - Nationals: reaction to starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg officially retiring off the Nats and Strasburg reportedly arriving at a resolution for his contract situation...and analysis of the Nats losing two of three games to the Philadelphia Phillies01:13:25 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two of three games at the Pittsburgh Pirates01:21:36 - Wizards: thoughts on a 108-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and a 130-122 loss at the Toronto Raptors in a game that gave the Wizards a franchise-record 64 losses in the 2023-2024 regular seasonVisit 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 a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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.

18:12 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Ian Cummings of Pro Football Network with a film-breakdown-style deep dive on the perceived top quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft (in which the Commanders have the No. 2-overall pick), including why he has North Carolina's Drake Maye as the No. 1 quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft over USC's Caleb Williams and in-depth analysis of LSU's Jayden Daniels, Michigan's J.J. McCarthy, Washington's Michael Penix Jr. and Oregon's Bo Nix45:10 - Capitals: discussion of a 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a costly loss for the Caps in their push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs50:43 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game in which pitcher Josiah Gray struggled for the second time in as many starts in the 2024 regular seasonVisit 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.

15:55 - Commanders: discussion of comments from receiver Terry McLaurin on the Commanders' quarterback decision via their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the team trading quarterback Sam Howell, something that McLaurin is working on in the 2024 offseason, the departure of Commanders unrestricted-free-agent receiver Curtis Samuel to the Buffalo Bills, learning yet another new offense, wanting to be more vocal and more...and reaction to comments from right guard Samuel Cosmi expressing extreme joy regarding the changes for the Commanders, including him saying, "It's definitely a breath of fresh air"40:03 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates48:42 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 walk-off win over the Kansas City Royals53:18 - Wizards: thoughts on a 125-120 loss to the Los Angeles LakersVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

16:13 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the intel that has led to him in his recent mock drafts having the Commanders now taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and not North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether the 2024 NFL Draft is the most important draft in Washington history, the extent to which Standig considers quarterbacks like Michigan's J.J. McCarthy and Washington's Michael Penix Jr. as factors in the Commanders' quarterback decision, why Standig believes that the team trading interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen in the 2024 offseason is a possibility, why Standig is out on Washington, D.C. as a true contender for the Commanders' next stadium and more50:49 - Capitals: analysis of a 6-2 loss at the Buffalo Sabres54:44 - Orioles: thoughts on a 4-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals58:01 - Wizards: breakdown of a 117-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in perhaps the Wizards' most impressive win of the seasonVisit 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 a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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.

16:12 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Ian Valentino of The 33rd Team on the Commanders' quarterback decision via their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and on the team having six of the top 100 picks in the draft, including why there is such variance in the opinions on North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, why the betting market has Daniels as the favorite to be taken by the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick, the biggest positives and negatives for Maye and Daniels, why people need to slow down on Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, potential targets for the Commanders with their two second-round picks and three third-round picks and whether the team should look to trade back into the first round46:16 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates56:22 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-4 walk-off win over the Kansas City RoyalsVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

21:16 - Guest: Seattle Seahawks insider Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic on what the Commanders have in linebacker Bobby Wagner off him having spent 11 of his 12 NFL seasons with the Seahawks, including Wagner's biggest strengths on and off the field...and Dugar provides insight on Commanders linebackers coach and former Seahawks linebackers coach and defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr., what the Seahawks are thinking with quarterback Sam Howell off having acquired him via trade with the Commanders and what stands out about new Seahawks head coach and former Commanders head-coaching candidate Mike Macdonald46:17 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 shootout loss to the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins53:27 - Nationals: analysis of two wild games to conclude the Nats losing two of three games in the team's regular-season-opening series at the Cincinnati Reds - a 7-6 win in which the Nats overcame a 6-4 ninth-inning deficit and a 6-5 walk-off loss01:07:47 - Orioles: thoughts on the final two games of the O's winning two of three games in the team's regular-season-opening series against the Los Angeles Angels - a 13-4 win and a 4-1 loss01:12:59 - Wizards: reaction to a 96-87 loss to the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons and a 119-107 loss to the Miami HeatVisit 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 a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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.

15:30 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com on North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, including why Bullock now is more open to the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft taking Maye instead of Daniels, what the determining factors in the Commanders' quarterback decision should be and who among the three quarterbacks has the biggest upside and biggest bust potential...and Bullock provides film breakdowns of some of the Commanders' major free-agent acquisitions on offense in the 2024 offseason in running back Austin Ekeler, tight end Zach Ertz, center Tyler Biadasz and guard Nick Allegretti48:46 - Capitals: thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs52:56 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-2 loss at the Cincinnati Reds on Opening Day01:01:49 - Orioles: reaction to an 11-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on a memorable Opening Day for the O'sVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!March Madness is here! Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app - Crab Sports is giving each new customer up to $500 in free bets after placing his or her first qualifying bet and is offering up to 50-percent boosts on all college-basketball parlaysInterested 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.

00:57 - Capitals and Wizards: reaction to the plan for Caps and Wizards home games to move to Alexandria, Virginia beginning with the teams' 2028-2029 seasons being dead and Caps and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser striking a deal for the teams' home games to remain at Capital One Arena until at least 205017:59 - Guest: fantasy-football writer Zachary Krueger of Rotoworld Football with an in-depth breakdown Pro Football Focus' pressure-to-sack rate, including why it's so predictive for quarterbacks and what it tells us - and the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft - about LSU's Jayden Daniels, North Carolina's Drake Maye and Michigan's J.J. McCarthy47:55 - Nationals: thoughts on - and a prediction for - the Nats' 2024 regular season53:56 - Orioles: celebration of MLB owners unanimously approving the sale of the O's from the Angelos family to a group led by private-equity billionaire David Rubenstein...and thoughts on - and a prediction for - the Orioles' 2024 regular season01:00:30 - Wizards: analysis of a 122-119 overtime loss to the Brooklyn NetsCall Catering By Uptown at 301-572-7744, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and get a five-percent discount on any Catering By Uptown wedding package!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.

16:44 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from managing partner Josh Harris in a session with reporters in Orlando, Florida at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on the team's stadium situation and need for team-facility upgrades34:15 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn in a session with reporters in Orlando, Florida at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on the team's quarterback decision via the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, how he views corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and linebacker Jamin Davis and why the team chose safety Jeremy Chinn over safety Kamren Curl49:55 - Capitals: analysis of a big 4-3 overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings to move to two points ahead of the Red Wings for the Eastern Conference's second and final wild-card spotVisit 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 a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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.

13:40 - Commanders: reaction to general manager Adam Peters in a session with reporters in Orlando, Florida at the NFL's Annual League Meeting saying that the Commanders "are not interested in trading" interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen23:03 - Commanders: discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters in a session with reporters in Orlando, Florida at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on the team's quarterback decision via the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft (including the extent to which Peters seemingly has the rest of the NFL in the dark on what he'll do), the Commanders trading quarterback Sam Howell and the team's roster overhaul via free agency...also, analysis of the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent center/guard Michael Deiter41:00 - Wizards: breakdown of a 107-105 win at the Chicago Bulls for the Wizards' third consecutive win - their longest winning streak of the 2023-2024 regular seasonCall Catering By Uptown at 301-572-7744, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and get a five-percent discount on any Catering By Uptown wedding package!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.

14:34 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst (and Commanders fan) Nick Akridge with an in-depth breakdown of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, including how he compares with the perceived two most likely selections for the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels...also, Akridge assesses what the Commanders have done in free agency in the 2024 offseason46:38 - Capitals: analysis of two huge wins for the Caps in their postseason push - a wild 7-6 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes and a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets57:01 - Nationals and Orioles: discussion of the death of Orioles owner Peter Angelos at 94, the Nats and O's each cutting multiple top prospects from Major League spring training, the Nats' regular-season-opening pitching staff being set and more01:14:29 - College Basketball: thoughts on the runs of James Madison and Longwood in the NCAA Tournament, VCU winning and Virginia Tech losing in the second round of the NIT and Maryland landing Virginia Tech transfer Rodney Rice01:19:24 - Wizards: reaction to a 112-109 win over the Toronto RaptorsVisit 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 a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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.

18:07 - Guest: legendary Dallas Cowboys radio play-by-play announcer Brad Sham on the many Cowboys coaches and players who have migrated to the Commanders in the 2024 offseason, including insight and perspective on head coach Dan Quinn, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., edge defenders Dorance Armstrong Jr. and Dante Fowler Jr. and center Tyler Biadasz...also, Sham discusses the Cowboys' 2024 offseason and explains why the team has been so good at drafting in recent years46:49 - Wizards: analysis of the Wizards' best win of the 2023-2024 season - a 109-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!March Madness is here! Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app - Crab Sports is giving each new customer up to $500 in free bets after placing his or her first qualifying bet and is offering up to 50-percent boosts on all college-basketball parlaysInterested 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.

19:40 - Guest: Carolina Panthers insider Joe Person of The Athletic on two well-received Commanders unrestricted-free-agent acquisitions from the Panthers in linebacker Frankie Luvu and safety Jeremy Chinn, including why Person believes that Luvu and not edge defender Brian Burns is the Panthers' biggest loss in the 2024 offseason, why Person believes that Luvu is the Panthers' best linebacker since Luke Kuechly and what went right and wrong for Chinn during his time with the Panthers...additionally, Person discusses how Panthers assistant defensive-backs coach and former Redskins corner DeAngelo Hall is doing and provides a cautionary tale for the Commanders' coaching staff via the Panthers' 2023 coaching staff41:19 - Capitals: breakdown of a 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple LeafsCall Catering By Uptown at 301-572-7744, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and get a five-percent discount on any Catering By Uptown wedding package!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.

12:39 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on what the team's activity in free agency tells us about the team's rebuilding (or recalibrating) plan, what to make of the Commanders' contractual strategy in free agency, whether the team in hindsight should have traded edge defender Montez Sweat, the role of holdover senior vice president of football administration Rob Rogers, why the team traded quarterback Sam Howell, whether the Commanders are looking to carry over a sizable amount of salary-cap space into next offseason and more51:22 - College Basketball: reaction to and analysis of No. 10-seeded Virginia's 67-42 loss to No. 10 seeded Colorado State in a First Four game in the NCAA Tournament...and thoughts on No. 16-seeded Howard's 71-68 loss to No. 16-seeded Wagner in a First Four game in the NCAA Tournament and No. 3-seeded Virginia Tech's 74-58 win over Richmond in the first round of the NIT01:01:37 - Wizards: breakdown of a 137-114 loss to the Houston RocketsVisit 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 a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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.

13:07 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent corner Michael Davis...and discussion of comments from edge defender Clelin Ferrell and running back Austin Ekeler from their introductory press conferences31:15 - Guest: Steven Haglund, host of the Guilty As Charged podcast (a Los Angeles Chargers podcast), on new Commanders running back Austin Ekeler, including where he's at in his career, his biggest strengths, the type of person he is, what went so well in his great 2021 and 2022 seasons and how he is best utilized...also, Haglund provides insight on new Commanders run-game coordinator/running-backs coach and former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn and more52:05 - Capitals: breakdown of a 5-2 win at the Calgary Flames to put the Caps in possession of the Eastern Conference's second and final wild-card spotCall Catering By Uptown at 301-572-7744, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and get a five-percent discount on any Catering By Uptown wedding package!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.

17:20 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com on whether the Commanders trading quarterback Sam Howell was the right call and on the team's revamped defense via free agency, including how much linebacker Bobby Wagner has left, the proper usage of linebacker Frankie Luvu, what Wagner and Luvu mean for linebacker Jamin Davis, who is the best among the Commanders' three new edge defenders in Dorance Armstrong Jr., Clelin Ferrell and Dante Fowler Jr., who the team's starting safeties as of now are and more01:00:07 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Howard, James Madison, Longwood and Virginia making the NCAA Tournament and Virginia Tech and VCU making the NIT, including a review of UVA's wild 73-65 overtime loss to NC State in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament01:08:00 - Capitals: analysis of perhaps the Caps' best win of the season - a 2-1 win at the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks01:13:52 - Wizards: thoughts on a 127-98 loss at the Chicago Bulls and a 130-104 loss to the NBA-leading Boston CelticsVisit 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 a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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.

13:58 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to the Commanders trading quarterback Sam Howell, a 2024 fourth-round pick and a 2024 sixth-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2024 third-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round pick23:52 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Marcus Mariota off his introductory press conference, which included him addressing his role with the team and the appeal of Commanders assistant head coach/offensive pass-game coordinator Brian Johnson30:33 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent-linebacker Anthony Pittman, re-signing edge defender Efe Obada, losing three significant unrestricted free agents in receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Kamren Curl and corner Kendall Fuller and more45:50 - Capitals: breakdown of a 2-1 win at the Seattle Kraken that propelled the Caps to being just a point out of the Eastern Conference's final wild-card spot49:49 - College Basketball: assessing the state of Maryland off the No. 12-seeded Terrapins getting routed by No. 5-seeded Wisconsin, 87-56, in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament...and a review of No. 3-seeded Virginia's 66-60 overtime win over No. 11-seeded Boston College in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament57:13 - Wizards: thoughts on a 135-119 loss at the Houston Rockets and on the Wizards signing 7-0 2023 second-round pick Tristan Vukcevic to a multi-year contractVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

12:38 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of a big get for the Commanders in free agency - them reportedly agreeing on a contract with unrestricted-free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner24:28 - Commanders: an ode to safety and special-teams ace Jeremy Reaves off him as an unrestricted free agent reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Commanders33:23 - Commanders: analysis of unrestricted-free-agent receiver and punt returner Jamison Crowder reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Commanders35:34 - Capitals: breakdown of a 7-2 loss at the Edmonton Oilers40:10 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 65-51 win over Rutgers in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, Georgetown's 74-56 loss to Providence in the first round of the Big East Tournament and Virginia Tech's 86-76 loss to Florida State in the second round of the ACC TournamentCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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.

15:41 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on a contract with Philadelphia Eagles unrestricted-free-agent quarterback Marcus Mariota24:04 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on contracts with San Francisco 49ers edge defender Clelin Ferrell and Dallas Cowboys edge defender Dante Fowler Jr.35:56 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on a contract with Carolina Panthers unrestricted-free-agent safety Jeremy Chinn41:07 - Commanders: reaction to comments from tight end Zach Ertz at his introductory press conference49:35 - Wizards: breakdown of a 109-97 loss at the Memphis GrizzliesVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Catering By Uptown at 301-572-7744, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and get a five-percent discount on any Catering By Uptown wedding package!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.

14:38 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on a contract with Los Angeles Chargers unrestricted-free-agent running back Austin Ekeler22:04 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on a contract with Dallas Cowboys unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Dorance Armstrong Jr.29:45 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on a contract with Dallas Cowboys unrestricted-free-agent center Tyler Biadasz38:46 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on a contract with Carolina Panthers unrestricted-free-agent linebacker Frankie Luvu44:55 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on contracts with Kansas City Chiefs unrestricted-free-agent guard Nick Allegretti and Jacksonville Jaguars unrestricted-free-agent kicker Brandon McManus49:45 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-0 loss at the Winnipeg JetsCall Catering By Uptown at 301-572-7744, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and get a five-percent discount on any Catering By Uptown wedding package!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.

16:22 - Commanders: three overarching thoughts about the Commanders in free agency as it begins in the 2024 NFL offseason with the start of the legal-tampering period, including the team having not signed a single one of its many significant pending unrestricted free agents to a contract extension37:33 - Capitals: reaction to the Caps trading center Evgeny Kuznetsov to the Carolina Hurricanes for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft...and analysis of a 4-1 win over the NHL-worst Chicago Blackhawks to improve the Caps to 7-2-1 over their last 10 games54:20 - Wizards: discussion of the Wizards ending their franchise-record-tying 16-game regular-season losing streak with two consecutive wins for just the team's second winning streak of the 2023-2024 NBA regular season - a 112-100 win over the Charlotte Hornets and a 110-108 win at the Miami Heat01:02:35 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland concluding a 7-13 regular season in the Big Ten with an 85-69 loss at Penn State, Georgetown concluding a 2-18 regular season in the Big East with an 86-78 loss at St. John's, Virginia concluding a 13-7 regular season in the ACC with a 72-57 win over Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech concluding a 10-10 regular season in the ACC with an 82-76 win over Notre DameVisit 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 a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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: Sam Monson, lead NFL analyst for Pro Football Focus and co-host of The PFF NFL Podcast, on his thoughts on the Commanders' new football-operations regime, whether the team should take big swings in free agency, the most common pitfalls for NFL teams in free agency, Monson's case for the Commanders signing Minnesota Vikings unrestricted-free-agent and former Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, Monson's breakdown of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels as potential selections of the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, how analytics help NFL teams and more42:58 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps on the eve of 2024 NHL Trade Deadline Day winning at the Pittsburgh Penguins, 6-0, off trading defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Toronto Maple LeafsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!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.

13:25 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on a one-year contract with unrestricted-free-agent tight end Zach Ertz and announcing the hiring of Tim McGrath as the team's senior director of player health and performance20:03 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros with a breakdown of his top five quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft, including film-breakdown deep dives on Michigan's J.J. McCarthy, North Carolina's Drake Maye and LSU's Jayden Daniels54:42 - Wizards: reaction to a 119-109 loss to the Orlando Magic in a game in which the Wizards blew a 21-point second-quarter lead en route to their 16th consecutive loss, tying the franchise record for longest losing streak in a regular season58:54 - Capitals: discussion of the Caps signing defenseman defenseman Rasmus Sandin to a five-year, $23 million contract extension01:02:03 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats reportedly agreeing with free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario on a minor-league contractCall Catering By Uptown at 301-572-7744, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and get a five-percent discount on any Catering By Uptown wedding package!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.

14:03 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on where the Commanders' decision with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft stands off the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, what he's hearing about the team potentially trading interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen, overall expectations for the Commanders in free agency, the likelihood of the team re-signing its many pending unrestricted free agents, insight on how head coach Dan Quinn and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. plan to use linebacker Jamin Davis and more48:47 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' trading winger Anthony Mantha to the Vegas Golden Knights for a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft52:05 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown's 71-58 loss to Providence and Virginia Tech's 80-64 win at LouisvilleVisit 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 a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!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.