The Al Galdi Podcast

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.

15:17 - Guest: Minnesota Vikings insider Matthew Coller, host of the Purple Insider with Matthew Coller podcast and founder of PurpleInsider.com, on the Commanders potentially signing Vikings and former Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins as an unrestricted free agent off continued speculation that the Commanders could be in the mix for Cousins, including analysis of Cousins' time with the Vikings...Coller also discusses Commanders advisory-committee member Rick Spielman's decade-long run as Vikings general manager...and Coller talks about a book that he wrote about Pro Football Focus49:37 - Wizards: breakdown of a 127-115 loss at the Utah Jazz for the Wizards' 15th consecutive lossCall 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.

13:45 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders releasing left tackle Charles Leno Jr. and tight end Logan Thomas and reportedly being set to release center Nick Gates...and discussion of linebacker Jamin Davis off resolution of his legal situation31:13 - Commanders: three takeaways regarding what went down with the quarterbacks at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, including why the Commanders should prefer North Carolina's Drake Maye over LSU's Jayden Daniels and why the Commanders should be wary of USC's Caleb Williams58:47 - Capitals: reaction to a wild weekend that featured the Caps putting center Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers and two very different performances by the Caps - a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers and a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes01:09:13 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 83-78 loss to Indiana in a game in which the Terrapins blew a 16-point second-half lead, Georgetown's 98-93 loss to Xavier in a game in which the Hoyas blew a 15-point first-half lead, Virginia's 73-48 loss at No. 10 Duke and Virginia Tech's 87-76 win over Wake Forest01:26:02 - Wizards: thoughts on a 140-115 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers for the Wizards' 14th consecutive lossVisit 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.

10:33 - Commanders: reaction to reports that Commanders managing partner Josh Harris attended the Commanders' interviews of quarterbacks at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine23:20 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy...and discussion of how the Commanders should approach their offensive line, including a film breakdown of Los Angeles Rams unrestricted-free-agent right guard Kevin Dotson and thoughts on what the Commanders should do with their primary starting offensive tackles from the 2023 season in left tackle Charles Leno Jr. and right tackle Andrew Wylie01:04:04 - Wizards: analysis of a 134-131 overtime loss at the Los Angels Lakers for the Wizards' 13th consecutive lossVisit 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.

10:48 - Commanders: analysis of - and some scheduled fun with - the Commanders for a second consecutive year ranking No. 32 out of 32 NFL teams in the NFL Players Association's overall report card for player care and treatment22:25 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn from their media availabilities at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on a variety of topics, including Peters and Quinn on safety Kamren Curl as he enters unrestricted free agency, Peters on the team's overall approach to free agency, Peters on whether he's aiming for a quick turnaround for the Commanders, Peters on assistant general manager Lance Newmark and senior vice president of football strategy Eugene Shen and Quinn with quite the endorsement of Peters44:38 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 68-61 loss to Northwestern and Virginia's 72-68 win at Boston CollegeCall 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.

18:32 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn from press conferences at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on the Commanders' quarterback situation, including Peters saying, "Now I gotta find a new quarterback," Quinn on what he most looks for in a quarterback, Peters on the Commanders potentially trading up from the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to the No. 1-overall pick and much more46:47 - Capitals: analysis of an 8-3 loss at the Detroit Red Wings50:31 - Wizards: thoughts on a 123-112 loss to the Golden State Warriors for the Wizards' 12th consecutive loss55:53 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Georgetown's 75-47 loss at Villanova and Virginia Tech's 84-71 loss to SyracuseVisit 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.

14:04 - Guest: North Carolina football radio analyst, former UNC and former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker and former NFL scout Brian Simmons on UNC quarterback Drake Maye as a candidate to be taken by the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including Maye's biggest strengths and weaknesses, the truth about his arm strength and mobility, how he is as a person, who his NFL comp is, what Simmons makes of the 2023 season for Commanders quarterback and UNC product Sam Howell, whether the Commanders having both Maye and Howell would be awkward and more33:21 - Capitals: analysis of a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators in a milestone game for defenseman John CarlsonCall 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.

21:43 - Guest: Pro Football Focus salary-cap analyst Brad Spielberger on the Commanders' new-look front office with Adam Peters as general manager and Lance Newmark as assistant general manager, the team's new coaching staff led by head coach Dan Quinn, whether the Commanders should consider acquiring their new QB1 via free agency or trade, what the best path with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is, what the Commanders could get for quarterback Sam Howell in a trade, insight on potential targets for the Commanders in free agency and more55:55 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 overtime loss at the Florida Panthers01:01:44 - Wizards: thoughts on a 147-106 loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder and a 114-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers01:08:23 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 63-46 win at Rutgers, Georgetown's 77-76 win at DePaul to end an 11-game losing streak, Virginia's 54-44 loss to No. 10 North Carolina and Virginia Tech's 79-64 loss at PittVisit 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.

15:14 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge with a deep dive on the perceived top three quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft (in which the Commanders have the No. 2-overall pick) in USC's Caleb Williams, North Carolina's Drake Maye and LSU's Jayden Daniels, including each guy's biggest strength, Akridge's biggest concern with each guy and what to make of Maye excelling in PFF's stable metrics, which have been shown to be predictive for future performance40:14 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-3 win at the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Caps' first winning streak of at least three games in more than two months46:06 - Wizards: discussion of a 130-110 loss at the Denver Nuggets in a game for which Wizards interim head coach Brian Keefe did not start Jordan PooleVisit 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.

17:11 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on his interactions with various Commanders assistant coaches in an introductory session with the assistants, who from the Commanders will be attending the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, what to expect from the perceived top quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft at the Combine, what he was told about North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, who with the Commanders will have the second-biggest say on what is done at quarterback (assuming that general manager Adam Peters has the biggest say) and more49:42 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland landing a highly-regarded recruit in Derik Queen, George Mason notching its first home win ever over a team ranked in an Associated Press Top 25 poll with a 71-67 win over No. 16 Dayton and Georgetown losing its 11th consecutive game with a 90-85 loss to St. John'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 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.

17:55 - Guest: Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus' head of football product and the co-host of The PFF NFL Podcast, on the Commanders' new football-operations regime, whether the hiring of general manager Adam Peters or head coach Dan Quinn was most important, impressions of new Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's offenses during his time as Arizona Cardinals head coach, which quarterback the Commanders should be thinking about with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether the team should attempt to trade up to the No. 1-overall pick, what the Commanders have in senior vice president of football strategy Eugene Shen, the future of PFF and more39:53 - Capitals: analysis of a 6-2 win over the New Jersey Devils in a game in which left wing Alex Ovechkin had two third-period goals and a primary assist47:11 - Maryland Basketball: breakdown of a 74-70 loss at WisconsinCall 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.

14:23 - Guest: Dan Miller, the radio play-by-play announcer for the Detroit Lions and sports director for FOX 2 in Detroit, on what the Commanders have in new assistant general manager Lance Newmark off his 26 seasons with the Lions, what the Commanders can learn from the Lions' turnaround, what went wrong for new Commanders run-game coordinator/running-backs coach Anthony Lynn in his one season as Lions offensive coordinator, how Commanders senior personnel executive/advisor to the GM Martin Mayhew is viewed in terms of his many years with the Lions, what happened between the Commanders and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and more43:07 - Nationals: analysis of the Lerners no longer exploring selling the Nats53:56 - Virginia Basketball and Virginia Tech Basketball: breakdown of the Hokies' 75-41 blowout of the CavaliersCall 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.

13:53 - Guest: Kevin Sheehan, host of The Kevin Sheehan Show podcast, on the Commanders, including big-picture takeaways from the team's revamping of football operations, why the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft should be thinking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and what to make of the rising draft stock of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy...and Sheehan provides great perspective on legendary former Maryland head coach Charles "Lefty" Driesell off his death at the age of 9249:23 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-3 win at the Montreal Canadiens54:35 - College Basketball: thoughts on legendary former Maryland head coach Charles "Lefty" Driesell off his death at the age of 92...and breakdowns of Maryland's 85-80 loss to No. 14 Illinois, Georgetown's 70-54 loss to Villanova, No. 21 Virginia's 49-47 win over Wake Forest and Virginia Tech's 96-81 loss at No. 7 North CarolinaVisit 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.

12:54 - Commanders: breakdown of the offensive portion of the now-finalized coaching staff for new Commanders head coach Dan Quinn...and reaction to and analysis of the best of what Kliff Kingsbury said during his introductory press conference as Commanders offensive coordinator, including what he looks for in quarterbacks and him distancing himself from the Air Raid offense36:33 - Commanders: breakdown of the defensive portion of the now-finalized coaching staff for new Commanders head coach Dan Quinn...and reaction to and analysis of the best of what Joe Whitt Jr. said during his introductory press conference as Commanders defensive coordinator, including a great description of the kind of defense that he'll run and insight into his relationship with QuinnVisit 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.

18:42 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and discussion of the Commanders poaching the Detroit Lions in hiring Lance Newmark as assistant general manager, demoting Martin Mayhew to senior personnel executive/advisor to the GM and Marty Hurney to advisor and reportedly hiring three more assistant coaches, including Anthony Lynn as run-game coordinator37:33 - Wizards: analysis of a 133-126 loss at the New Orleans Pelicans in a game in which Deni Avdija had 43 points and 15 rebounds...and thoughts on the reveal that the Wizards could have traded Kyle Kuzma to the Dallas Mavericks but didn't per his request47:17 - Maryland Basketball: breakdown of a 78-66 win over IowaCall 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.

16:41 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown deep dives on the defense of new Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and new Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., the offense of new Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and the quarterback question for the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft - USC's Caleb Williams vs. North Carolina's Drake Maye vs. LSU's Jayden Daniels01:00:18 - Capitals: analysis of 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche despite left wing Alex Ovechkin extending his goal-scoring streak to six games01:05:56 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Georgetown's 94-72 loss at No. 17 Creighton, No. 21 Virginia's 74-63 loss to Pitt and Virginia Tech's 83-75 win over Florida StateVisit 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.

11:02 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly hiring/keeping four more assistants for head coach Dan Quinn's coaching staff in Bobby Johnson as offensive-line coach, Ken Norton Jr. as linebackers coach, Ryan Kerrigan as assistant linebackers coach and pass-rush specialist and John Pagano as senior defensive assistant20:44 - Guest: former college-football head coach Hal Mumme, who invented the Air Raid offense, on new Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury as a major force in the Air Raid revolution as both a player and coach, what exactly the Air Raid offense is, how it came to be, misconceptions about the offense, what the offense might mean for the Commanders regarding which quarterback they take via their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and more48:40 - Wizards: reaction to a negative development for the plan for Wizards and Capitals home games to move to a new arena in the Potomac Yard area of Alexandria, Virginia beginning with the teams' 2028-2029 seasons...and breakdown of a 112-104 loss at the Dallas MavericksCall 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.

16:06 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to the team reportedly hiring Seattle Seahawks special-teams coordinator Larry Izzo as Commanders special-teams coordinator, the reported departure of running-backs coach Randy Jordan to the Tennessee Titans and a report that the Chicago Bears "would need a historic haul of draft picks and overall compensation to move off the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft"33:13 - 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 the top limited partner in the Josh Harris group, Mitchell Rales, on the Commanders' revamping of football operations, including insight on the hirings of Adam Peters as general manager and Dan Quinn as head coach, what really happened with Commanders head-coaching candidates Ben Johnson and Mike Macdonald and the roles of advisory-committee members Bob Myers and Rick Spielman01:09:03 - Capitals: discussion of the Caps notching three points over two games against the two best teams in the NHL - a 3-0 win at the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins and a 3-2 overtime loss to the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks, including top-line left wing Alex Ovechkin now having a five-game goal-scoring streak during which he made NHL history01:16:17 - Wizards: analysis of a 133-129 loss at the NBA-leading Boston Celtics and a 119-113 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers01:25:46 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 79-75 double-overtime loss at Ohio State, Georgetown's 89-64 loss to No. 1 UConn, Virginia's 80-76 win at Florida State and Virginia Tech's 74-66 loss at 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.

22:01 - Commanders: analysis of the latest on the coaching staff of new Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, including the team reportedly hiring former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and Las Vegas Raiders defensive-backs coach and defensive-passing-game coordinator Jason Simmons...and reaction to a piece from The Washington Post filled with intel and anonymous quotes from Commanders players ripping fired Commanders assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy37:28 - Guest: Ryan Abraham, owner and publisher of USCFootball.com, on the role of new Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury as USC's senior football analyst for the 2023 season, what the Commanders would be getting in USC quarterback Caleb Williams both as a player and as a person if they drafted him and the truth about USC's offense in the 2023 season01:02:09 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wizards trading Daniel Gafford - but no other players - on 2024 NBA Trade Deadline Day01:07:32 - Capitals: breakdown of a 4-2 loss at the Florida PanthersVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app, use the promo code "Galdi" and enjoy a great offer!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!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.

18:03 - Guest: longtime Arizona Cardinals insider Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com (the team's official website) on new Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's time as Cardinals head coach, including why his relationship with Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray went bad, what Kingsbury did well, whether his Cardinals offenses became too easy to defend as seasons went on, impressions of the Air Raid offense and how Kingsbury's Cardinals were in terms of rushing offense44:14 - Wizards: preview of who the Wizards might trade on 2024 NBA Trade Deadline Day...and analysis of a 114-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers52:58 - Georgetown Basketball: breakdown of a 76-70 loss at Seton HallCall 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 UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!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.

16:17 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the team's new coaching-staff power trio of head coach Dan Quinn, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including an extensive report that Standig co-authored about the team's head-coaching search, whether Quinn profiles as someone who will have a great second act as an NFL head coach, Standig's exchange with general manager Adam Peters about the Commanders' quarterback situation and which coordinator (Kingsbury or Whitt) has more upside53:52 - Capitals: more on center Evgeny Kuznetsov being out indefinitely due to receiving care from the Player Assistance Program of the NHL and NHL Players' Association...and analysis of a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens01:01:31 - Maryland Basketball: breakdown of a 56-53 loss to RutgersVisit 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!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!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.