The Al Galdi Podcast

14:24 - Guest: Jon Macri of Pro Football Focus with his evaluations of prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft at key positions for the Commanders via PFF stable metrics, including Will Levis versus Hendon Hooker at quarterback; insights on tight ends, offensive linemen and corners; and an explanation of why interior defensive lineman Daron Payne is a regression candidate for the 2023 season32:52 - Commanders: react to edge defender Shaka Toney being suspended indefinitely by the NFL for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season40:26 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two of three games at the Minnesota Twins, including an eventful series for center fielder Victor Robles54:36 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's sweeping three games against the Detroit Tigers thanks to excellent pitchingVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:10 - Commanders: react to - and some scheduled fun with - comments from head coach Ron Rivera and general manager Martin Mayhew at a pre-NFL Draft press conference on the sale of the Commanders30:14 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera and general manager Martin Mayhew at a pre-NFL Draft press conference on trading up versus trading down, the Commanders' quarterback situation with Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett, the team's pre-Draft visit from Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, the notion of taking an offensive tackle in the first round, the influence of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the team's Draft process, the Commanders having made a decision on the fifth-year option in the rookie contract of edge defender Chase Young and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

11:14 - Commanders: thoughts on the latest in the sale of the Commanders, including the momentary hope that Redskins all-time-great head coach Joe Gibbs would be part of the Josh Harris group and some scheduled fun with surreal comments from Commanders bidder Brian Davis21:16 - Guest: Dan Pizzuta, writer and editor of Sharp Football Analysis, with a deep dive on the Commanders as they prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft, including where they rank in and the significance of the Sharp Draft Value Rank, whether the team's quarterback approach of Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett can be good enough to make the playoffs, whether the Commanders should draft Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, whether the Commanders should be open to taking Texas running back Bijan Robinson in the first round, whether offensive line or receiver matters more in today's NFL and the notion of the Plexiglass Principle as it relates to Washington's defense42:58 - Wizards: react to the Wizards firing president and general manager Tommy Sheppard51:41 - Nationals And Orioles: breakdown of the Orioles' 4-0 win at the Nats from both teams' perspectives, including a solid outing from Nats starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore and a terrific outing from Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish in his return from the 15-Day Injured List..and analysis of a report from The Washington Post that Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis offered more than $2 billion to buy the NatsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

12:31 - Commanders: analysis of a Forbes report revealing the percentage breakdown of would-be ownership of the Commanders in the Josh Harris group...and thoughts on the latest in the sale of the team20:47 - Guest: former Redskins tight end Rick "Doc" Walker, the host of The Doc Walker Podcast, on the football state of the Commanders as the team is being sold, including the potential impact of Eric Bieniemy as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator, the quarterback competition between Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett, what the team has at tight end, where the offensive line went wrong in the 2022 season, brutal honesty about edge defender Chase Young and what Walker wants from the Commanders with the No. 16-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft44:55 - Nationals And Orioles: breakdown of the Orioles' 1-0 win at the Nats from both teams' perspectives, including strong outings from Nats starting pitcher Josiah Gray and Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer...and react to a Sports Illustrated piece on San Diego Padres outfielder and ex-Nat Juan Soto in which he sounds off on his final weeks with the NatsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:45 - Commanders: react to edge defender Chase Young attending the first day of the Commanders' 2023 offseason program...thoughts on the Commanders re-signing safety and special-teams ace Jeremy Reaves to a restricted-free-agent contract...and analysis of the competitive advantage that the Commanders could have in the NFC East with quarterback Sam Howell on a rookie contract off Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts getting a mega-money contract extension24:31 - Guest: NFL insider Arif Hasan of Pro Football Network on the sale of the Commanders, including a deep dive on the sketchy business past of Commanders bidder Brian Davis, what the team is getting in Josh Harris as its owner and the significance of analytics in today's NFL with Harris being a big analytics guy51:58 - Guest: Peter Hassett, co-founder of Russian Machine Never Breaks, on the state of the Capitals, including his dissatisfaction with Peter Laviolette as Caps head coach, who should be the team's next head coach, the extent to which senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan bears responsibility for the Caps' disappointing season, what the team should do with center Evgeny Kuznetsov and where we are with winger Alex OvechkinVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

18:25 - Commanders: react to a report from WUSA9 that former Duke basketball player and former NBA player Brian Davis - who has a very sketchy past - has made a $7 billion cash offer for the Commanders23:27 - Guest: Kevin Sheehan, the host of The Kevin Sheehan Show podcast, on the sale of the Commanders to the Josh Harris Group, including the impact that the ownership change on its own will have on business for the team, whether Harris will fire team president Jason Wright prior to the 2023 season, Sheehan's intel on that actual price that Harris is paying for the Commanders, whether the team shoulder undergo another name change and how likely former fans of the team are to become fans of the team again55:50 - Capitals: discussion of Peter Laviolette being out as Caps head coach and of comments from senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan on Caps Breakdown Day on how Laviolette ended up being out, the Caps' head-coaching search, the 2022-2023 seasons that winger Alex Ovechkin and centers Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nicklas Backstrom had and more01:12:07 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of three games to the Cleveland Guardians with a particular focus on a wild 7-6 win that featured a number of heroes for the Nats01:21:55 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games at the Chicago White Sox in yet another series in which the Orioles' hitting was great but their starting pitching was not so greatVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

16:34 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to Commanders owner Dan Snyder and Josh Harris reportedly reaching an agreement by which Harris' group will buy the Commanders for $6.05 billion30:42 - Guest: Barry Svrluga, columnist for The Washington Post, on an agreement on a deal for a sale of the Commanders being reached, including how we got here, why ultimately Dan Snyder is selling the team, expectations for a Josh Harris ownership of the team, whether new ownership on its own will bring fans back and whether new ownership should mean another new name for the team47:11 - Capitals: thoughts on a season-ending 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils to conclude the Caps' first non-playoff season in nine seasons51:21 - Orioles: analysis of a wild 8-7 walk-off win over the Oakland A's that featured catcher Adley Rutschman smashing a walk-off home run but also starting pitcher Cole Irvin struggling againVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

19:45 - Guest: business insider Teddy Schleifer of Puck News on his breaking news of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos deciding not to bid on the Commanders, including the truth about Bezos' interest in buying the Commanders and involvement in the sale, a conversation that Bezos had with Commanders owner Dan Snyder and whether the team now is on the verge of being bought by Josh Harris and his group37:11 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 loss at the Los Angeles Angels that featured a disappointing outing from starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore and another bad performance by Nats hitters44:46 - Orioles: thoughts on an 8-4 loss to the Oakland A's as Dean Kremer continued the Orioles' run of bad starting pitchingVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

13:13 - Guest: Jeremy Popielarz, a featured analyst for FTN Fantasy and a running-back enthusiast, on whether the Commanders should be open to taking Texas running back Bijan Robinson in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, including the extent to which Robinson is a high-level prospect, the positional value of running back, whether any team should spend a first-round pick on a running back in today's NFL and what the Commanders have at running back in Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson37:49 - Capitals: thoughts on a 5-2 loss at the Presidents' Trophy-winning Boston Bruins...and react to a report from Caps insider Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic that the job status of Caps head coach Peter Laviolette is "50-50 right now"45:04 - Nationals: analysis of a 2-0 loss at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which Nats starter Josiah Gray pitched well but Angels starter Shohei Ohtani pitched better50:27 - Orioles: breakdown of a wild 12-8 win over the Oakland A's that featured first baseman Ryan Mountcastle tying an Orioles single-game regular-season record with nine RBIVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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 - Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, actor, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman on the Commanders' settlement agreement with Washington, D.C. over its lawsuit regarding deposits for season tickets...and on billionaire Mitchell Rales, who Gutman knows well and who is a key part of the group being led by Josh Harris to buy the Commanders45:43 - Wizards: react to telling comments from team president and general manager Tommy Sheppard and Bradley Beal at season-ending press conferences off yet another disappointing season for the Wizards52:46 - Capitals: analysis of a surprising 5-2 win over the New York Islanders that happened despite the Caps being without a number of key players due to injury, despite the Caps getting walloped in the puck-possession battle and despite the Islanders being in the thick of a playoff race56:29 - Nationals: breakdown of a 6-4 win at the Los Angels Angels that featured a dominant performance by the Nats' bullpen01:02:13 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-1 win over the Oakland A's that included three home runs by the O's and a strong outing from starter Kyle GibsonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

18:17 - Guest: KyleSmith4GM, a writer for Hogs Haven, on a variety of Commanders topics, including the sale of the team, what Ron Rivera must do in order to keep his job as Commanders head coach beyond the 2023 season, whether the team is better now as compared to at the end of the 2022 season, quarterback Sam Howell, a realistic best-case scenario for the Commanders with their No. 16-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, why the team should not exercise the fifth-year option in the rookie contract of edge defender Chase Young and some interesting research on where we are with positional value in the NFL47:21 - Wizards: some scheduled fun with the Wizards' tank job of a regular-season-ending 114-109 loss to the Houston Rockets off a 114-108 win over the Miami Heat...and thoughts on the Wizards' 2023 offseason and on the state of the Wizards59:08 - Nationals: analysis of a wild last three games in a four-game split at the Colorado Rockies, including multiple bullpen meltdowns, some quality starting pitching and impressive production from DH Stone Garrett and center fielder Victor Robles01:10:35 - Orioles: takeaways from the O's losing two of three games against the New York Yankees, including a bad series for Orioles starting pitching but a good series for catcher Adley Rutschman01:17:28 - Capitals: breakdown of a 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers in yet another ugly loss for the Caps as their season winds downVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:10 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the Commanders' thinking with their No. 16-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, whether any significant contract restructurings or salary-cap cuts by the team are coming, how legitimate the Sam Howell-Jacoby Brissett quarterback competition that head coach Ron Rivera is promoting will be, whether Brissett is an upgrade over Taylor Heinicke and more35:11 - Nationals: analysis of a 1-0 loss at the Colorado Rockies that featured a terrific bounce-back outing by starter Josiah Gray but also another woeful hitting performance by the Nats43:04 - Capitals: thoughts on an ugly 6-2 loss at the second worst team in the Eastern Conference, the Montreal Canadiens, in an example of the Caps perhaps having tapped out on their seasonVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

16:51 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the sale of the Commanders, including the continuing mystery of the extent to which Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is a factor, whether the Josh Harris group is the favorite to win the bidding for the team, signs from the Commanders' organization that a sale of majority ownership is happening and whether when the sale happens matters34:31 - Wizards: react to the Wizards continuing their tank with a 134-116 loss at the Atlanta Hawks and to a report from The Athletic that the Wizards are keeping Wes Unseld Jr. as their head coach for the 2023-2024 season39:45 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-2 loss to the Tampa Bays that completed a three-game sweep and highlighted the gap between the Nats and Rays56:19 - Orioles: analysis of the Major League regular-season debut of the Orioles' top pitching prospect, Grayson Rodriguez, and more from a 5-2 loss at the Texas RangersVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

17:21 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of NBA legend Magic Johnson as a potential owner of the Commanders off him on NBC's Today show discussing his involvement in Josh Harris' group that is bidding on the Commanders30:46 - Commanders: analysis of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker and whether the Commanders should consider taking him in the 2023 NFL Draft off reports of the Commanders being scheduled to host Hooker for a pre-draft visit37:29 - Nationals: breakdown of a 10-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays that featured Nats closer Kyle Finnegan in the top of the ninth giving up three homers, allowing five runs and recording just one out47:33 - Orioles: react to a 7-2 win at the Texas Rangers and to the O's reportedly calling up their top pitching prospect, Grayson Rodriguez, to start their Game 3 at the Rangers52:05 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wizards continuing their tank by not playing six key players in a 140-128 loss to the NBA-leading Milwaukee BucksVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

13:19 - Commanders: react to notable comments from head coach Ron Rivera to NFL insider Albert Breer of The MMQB on why Rivera is positioning Sam Howell to be the Commanders' QB1 for the 2023 season21:04 - Guest: NFL-business insider Andrew Beaton of The Wall Street Journal on the sale of the Commanders, including his report on owner Dan Snyder having gone dark with other NFL owners, what to make of Josh Harris and Steve Apostolopoulos as potential owners of the team and whether NFL owners would vote Snyder out as Commanders owner37:41 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays that featured the Nats totaling just four hits and the Nats regular-season debut of starting pitcher Trevor Williams46:07 - Orioles: proper praise for a 2-0 win at the Texas Rangers, as the O's tossed a one-hit shutout despite their starting pitcher, Kyle Bradish, lasting for just 1 2/3 innings due to suffering a right-foot contusionVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

16:25 - Commanders: analysis of the latest on the sale of the Commanders - including owner Dan Snyder seemingly begging Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to bid on the team - and of comments from team president Jason Wright in various interviews on he and the Snyders wanting the sale to be done, the reporting on the sale, the Commanders' potential next owners and the team's stadium search42:01 - Nationals: breakdown of a regular-season-opening three-game-series loss to the Atlanta Braves, including starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore doing well in his Nats regular-season debut but also starting pitcher Josiah Gray's home-run problem reappearing55:29 - Wizards: react to the Wizards being officially eliminated from playoff contention and to two more losses - a 116-109 loss to the Orlando Magic and a 118-109 loss at the New York Knicks01:03:20 - Capitals: thoughts the Caps' fade continuing with a 5-2 loss at the New York Rangers that featured winger Alex Ovechkin getting ejected01:09:48 - Orioles: examining a wild regular-season-opening three-game-series loss at the Boston Red Sox in which the Orioles' offense was great, but their pitching and defense were badVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

18:44 - Guest: Darren Haynes, sports director for WUSA9, on his conversations and interactions at the NFL's Annual League Meeting regarding the sale of the Commanders, the saga of owner Dan Snyder, the Sam Howell-Jacoby Brissett quarterback competition that head coach Ron Rivera is hyping and the team continuing to publicly express uncertainty about exercising the fifth-year option in the rookie contract of edge defender Chase Young38:35 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day that featured starter Patrick Corbin lasting for just three innings and shortstop CJ Abrams committing three errors...and react to an update on starter Stephen Strasburg51:13 - Orioles: breakdown of a wild 10-9 win at the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day that included catcher Adley Rutschman going 5-for-5 with a solo homer, four singles and a walk58:47 - Capitals: thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the Tampa Bay LightningVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

17:46 - Commanders: in-depth analysis of head coach Ron Rivera in a session with reporters at the NFL's Annual League Meeting saying, ”We are roster-building, I think, for the first time,” including the concept of the language of Ron Rivera - Ronese29:47 - Commanders: react to comments from head coach Ron Rivera in a session with reporters at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on the Commanders' offensive-line rebuild and running-back situation, including ominous words for left guard Andrew Norwell and thoughts on running back Antonio Gibson39:01 - Capitals: breakdown of a 2-1 shootout loss to the Eastern Conference Wild Card-leading New York Islanders despite a very good performance by goaltender Darcy KuemperVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

13:57 - Commanders: breakdown of a wild last 24 hours in the sale of the Commanders and in the saga of owner Dan Snyder, including multiple breaking reports; two fully-funded offers of $6 billion for the Commanders; former Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III revealing that he's in talks to join Josh Harris' group to buy the Commanders; and Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones at the NFL's Annual League Meeting saying regarding the Mary Jo White Investigation, "I know everything in the report"25:27 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and analysis of comments from head coach Ron Rivera in a session with reporters at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on the team's quarterback situation, including Rivera promoting a quarterback competition, explaining why he's positioning Sam Howell to be the team's QB1 for the 2023 season, addressing potentially taking a quarterback in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft and discussing Jacoby Brissett49:25 - Commanders: react to head coach Ron Rivera in his session with reporters at the NFL's Annual League Meeting again expressing uncertainty on the team exercising the fifth-year option in the rookie contract of edge defender Chase Young55:34 - Wizards: thoughts on a stunning 130-111 rout of the second-best team in the NBA, the Boston Celtics, despite the Wizards being without Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel GaffordVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

09:08 - Commanders: analysis of comments from general manager Martin Mayhew at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on the Commanders not pursuing Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, going with a 2023 quarterback plan of Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett and still being undecided on exercising the fifth-year option in the rookie contract of edge defender Chase Young24:55 - Commanders: breakdown of the very latest in the sale of the Commanders and on owner Dan Snyder, including a report from The Sports Junkies that former Duke star and former NBA player Brian Davis is leading a group that has made a $7 billion cash offer for the team and comments from Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay and Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones at the NFL's Annual League Meeting33:06 - Guest: sportswriter Liz Clarke of The Washington Post on her and the newspaper's in-depth reporting on the sale of the Commanders and on owner Dan Snyder, including why the sale process may be slowing down, the real reason Snyder is at least open to selling the team, Snyder thus far refusing to be interviewed in the Mary Jo White investigation, the likelihood of the NFL granting Snyder his desired indemnity against any future legal liability and expenses and Clarke herself being investigated in Snyder’s alleged shadow investigation01:00:44 - Orioles: react to the O's optioning their top pitching prospect, Grayson Rodriguez, to Triple-A NorfolkVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

12:11 - Commanders: deep dive on the latest on the sale of the Commanders and on The Dan Snyder Saga as the NFL's Annual League Meeting begins, including a report from The Washington Post that owner Dan Snyder is so far declining to be interviewed by investigator Mary Jo White, another report from The Washington Post on the sale of the team perhaps not being imminent and commentary on the all-over-the-place reporting on the sale of the Commanders28:46 - Wizards: a few words on the ongoing debate on whether the Wizards are better off losing as their regular season ends...and analysis of a 136-124 win over the San Antonio Spurs and a 114-104 loss at the Toronto Raptors, clinching the Wizards having a losing record for a fifth consecutive regular season38:19 - Capitals: breakdown of a crucial 4-3 loss at the Pittsburgh Penguins and of center Evgeny Kuznetsov requesting to be traded according to Match TV in Russia47:17 - Nationals: react to the Nats naming Patrick Corbin as their Opening Day starter55:55 - Orioles: thoughts on Kyle Gibson off the O's naming him their Opening Day starter and on the Orioles' starting pitching appearing to be a strengthVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

16:23 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent tackle/guard Trent Scott and on the Pro Football Hall of Fame honoring legendary former Redskins head athletic trainer Lamar "Bubba" Tyer20:17 - Guest: longtime Washington, D.C.-area sports writer Rick Snider, the host of Rick Snider's Washington on YouTube, on the sale of the Commanders, including his reporting that a sale has been agreed on, where the various contenders in the bidding stand, what he has learned about the findings of the Mary Jo White investigation, whether new Commanders ownership should change the team's name and when it occurred to him that the team was in trouble with Dan Snyder as owner46:04 - Capitals: analysis of a 6-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks that featured the returns of defensemen John Carlson and Trevor van Riemsdyk and goaltender Darcy KuemperVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

14:36 - Commanders: react to the reveal of another reported bidder for the Commanders - Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos19:31 - Guest: The Orange And Brown Report's Jake Burns, host of the OBR Film Breakdown podcast (which is a Cleveland Browns film-breakdown pod), with a deep dive on new Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett off his impressive 2022 season for the Browns40:02 - Georgetown Basketball: thoughts on the best of what new Hoyas head coach Ed Cooley had to say at his introductory press conference, including him promising the winning of a national championship47:43 - Wizards: analysis of a 118-104 loss to the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets, giving the Wiz nine losses in 11 games and clinching the Wiz having a non-winning regular-season record for a fifth consecutive seasonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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: thoughts on what could be with the sale of the Commanders at the NFL's Annual League Meeting from March 26-29...analysis of a report from Fox Business Network senior correspondent Charles Gasparino on the sale of the Commanders...and a deep dive on a potential Commanders pursuit of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, including the national media's continued fixation with the Commanders going after Jackson and how a sale of the Commanders in conjunction with Jackson's disappointing market could result in a Commanders pursuit of Jackson35:03 - Capitals: breakdown of a 7-6 overtime loss to the NHL-worst Columbus Blue Jackets in a game in which winger Alex Ovechkin notched his NHL-record 13th 40-goal regular season but also the Caps blew a 3-0 first-period lead and a 5-3 third-period lead as their slide continued42:08 - Wizards: react to the continued wilting of the Wizards with a 122-112 loss at the Orlando Magic, including some real talk about Bradley BealVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

13:33 - Commanders: analysis of Commanders unrestricted-free-agent receiver Cam Sims off him reportedly agreeing on a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders19:32 - Guest: sports-business insider Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico on his breaking news of Magic Johnson joining the Josh Harris group to buy the Commanders and on the latest on the sale of the team, including Magic's role in the Harris group, where Jeff Bezos stands in the bidding on the Commanders, whether we at the NFL's Annual League Meeting from March 26-29 could have a vote from NFL owners on the sale of team and the perception of Harris as a sports owner35:28 - Guest: Georgetown Basketball insider Bobby Bancroft of Casual Hoya and the Associated Press on the Hoyas' hiring of Ed Cooley as head coach, including the appeal of Cooley, whether the Hoyas were in on Rick Pitino, the notion that the Hoyas need to get away from The John Thompson Era, what went wrong for Patrick Ewing as Hoyas head coach and the program's arena problemVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

17:36 - Commanders: a look at the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent interior defensive lineman Abdullah Anderson...and sorting through all of the reports and conjecture over a three-day stretch regarding the Dan Snyder saga and sale of the Commanders25:35 - Guest: Brad Stone, author of two books about Jeff Bezos and Amazon, with an in-depth breakdown of Bezos as a potential owner of the Commanders, including why the NFL wants him as an owner, whether he would be a hands-off owner of the Commanders, a proper assessment of his ownership of The Washington Post and the most valid criticisms of him47:57 - Capitals: thoughts on a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues and a 5-3 loss at the Minnesota Wild55:03 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland's season ending with a 73-51 loss to Alabama in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and of VCU's season ending with a 63-51 loss to Saint Mary's in the first round of the NCAA Tournament01:04:23 - Wizards: react to a 117-94 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 132-118 loss to the Sacramento KingsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

18:11 - Commanders: analysis of comments from new Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett at a virtual introductory press conference, including him on negotiating his own NFL contracts, his role with the team and his impressive 2022 season with the Cleveland Browns35:08 - Commanders: analysis of comments from new Commanders linebacker Cody Barton and new Commanders offensive linemen Nick Gates and Andrew Wylie at virtual introductory press conferences, including what the players had to say about their expected roles with the team47:34 - College Basketball: breakdown of Maryland's 67-65 win over West Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament...an honest conversation about Virginia off its 68-67 loss to Furman in the first round of the NCAA Tournament...and a salute to Howard off its 96-68 loss to Kansas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament01:07:42 - Nationals: react to the Nats' top pitching prospect, Cade Cavalli, being done for the 2023 season due to needing Tommy John surgeryVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

13:22 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders reportedly agreeing with unrestricted-free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett on a one-year contract, including his impressive 2022 season and looming quarterback competition with Sam Howell23:16 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly losing unrestricted-free-agent linebacker Cole Holcomb to the Pittsburgh Steelers but also reportedly agreeing on contracts to re-sign unrestricted-free-agent defensive lineman Efe Obada and unrestricted-free-agent center Tyler Larsen33:07 - Guest: Ryan McIntyre, co-host of The College Basketball Experience podcast and of The Ryan And Rush Show podcast, on first-round games in the NCAA Tournament for Maryland, Virginia, Howard and VCU, with a particular focus on the Terrapins' matchup against West Virginia given that Ryan worked as a student manager and video coordinator for the Mountaineers under head coach Bob Huggins50:26 - Capitals: breakdown of a big 5-4 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres in a game in which the Caps overcame third-period deficits of 3-1 and 4-2Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

11:22 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Taylor Heinicke leaving the Commanders via a reported unrestricted-free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including the truth about the contract and two things to remember about Heinicke's time with Washington26:04 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to the Commanders releasing running back J.D. McKissic and reportedly parting with offensive-line coach John Matsko35:07 - Capitals: breakdown of a 5-3 loss at the New York Rangers that featured the Caps being without winger Alex Ovechkin but also getting production from younger players41:30 - Wizards: thoughts on a 117-97 rout of the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons that featured a great performance by Bradley BealVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders beginning their offensive-line rebuild by reportedly agreeing on contracts with Andrew Wylie and Nick Gates on Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period25:20 - Commanders: breakdown of a busy Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period for the Commanders' defense that featured the team reportedly agreeing on a contract with linebacker Cody Barton, claiming corner Cam Dantzler Sr. off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, reportedly agreeing to re-sign corner Danny Johnson and officially announcing the signing of interior defensive lineman Daron Payne to a contract extension37:28 - Guest: the greatest head coach in Maryland Basketball history, Gary Williams, on the Terrapins as they prepare for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, including their very good defense, their more up-tempo offense, the play of Jahmir Young, the foul trouble of Julian Reese, the inconsistency of Donta Scott, the first-round matchup with West Virginia, the state of college basketball with the NCAA Transfer Portal and NIL deals and moreVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

16:01 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders reportedly agreeing with Daron Payne on a four-year, $90 million contract extension27:56 - Commanders: final thoughts for the Commanders as the NFL's legal tampering period begins, including an important reminder about NFL free agency off the sagas of William Jackson III and Ronald Darby39:13 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland, Virginia, VCU and Howard making the 2023 NCAA Tournament and on how those teams did in their conference tournaments52:28 - Wizards: react to a 114-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks and a 112-93 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers57:02 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps signing Trevor van Riemsdyk to a contract extension and of an impressive 5-1 win at the New York Islanders01:04:26 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats signing Keibert Ruiz to a contract extension and of two notable cuts at Nats Spring TrainingVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

15:51 - Commanders: analysis of billionaire Mitchell Rales reportedly joining Josh Harris' group to buy the Commanders - is this a major turning point in the sale of the team?22:33 - Commanders: what stands out from the Commanders hiring Bobby Engram as receivers coach27:27 - Guest: Pro Football Focus salary-cap analyst Brad Spielberger with a preview of free agency for the Commanders, including the likelihood of them working out a multi-year contract with the franchise-tagged Daron Payne, whether they should exercise the fifth-year option in Chase Young's rookie contract, the markets for Cole Holcomb and Taylor Heinicke, the free-agent quarterback who the team should seriously consider and a potential Commanders pursuit of Orlando Brown49:27 - College Basketball: react to Georgetown firing Patrick Ewing...breakdowns of Maryland's 70-54 win over Minnesota in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament and Virginia's 68-59 win over North Carolina in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament...and a salute to a step-forward season for George Mason off an 82-54 loss to St. Louis in the quarters of the A-10 Tournament59:10 - Capitals: thoughts on a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils despite a great performance by Darcy KuemperVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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: The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler, who is a Commanders fan and used to work for the Redskins, on his Commanders-related analysis and insight on the 2023 NFL Draft off his in-depth coverage of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, including potential targets for the Commanders in the 2023 Draft, why he now has Hendon Hooker and not Will Levis as the 2023 Draft's QB4, where Sam Howell would rank in the class of quarterbacks for the 2023 Draft and what Fowler was hearing at the Combine regarding a potential Commanders pursuit of Orlando Brown in free agency40:36 - Wizards: breakdown of a 122-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in a key game from a standings standpoint and a game in which the Wiz blew a 15-point third-quarter lead45:59 - College Basketball: react to the end of a second consecutive dismal season for Georgetown with an 80-48 loss to Villanova in the first round of the Big East Tournament - is it Rick Pitino time?...thoughts on the state of Virginia Tech Basketball off its run in the ACC Tournament ending with 97-77 loss to N.C. State in the second round...and the latest on George Mason, George Washington and Howard in their conference tournamentsVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

18:47 - Commanders: react to the New York Giants reportedly agreeing on a big-money contract extension with Daniel Jones, including the major competitive advantage that the Commanders may have in Sam Howell being on a rookie contract...and analysis of why wanting the Commanders to be in on a potential trade for Lamar Jackson off the Baltimore Ravens applying the non-exclusive franchise tag to him isn't a simple "yes"32:18 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on the Commanders' hiring of Eric Bieniemy as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator; what we should expect his Commanders offense to look like; how much change is needed for the team's offensive line; whether the Commanders should pay big money to retain Daron Payne, Montez Sweat and Chase Young; the philosophical debate of paying edge defenders vs. paying cornerbacks; and more49:36 - Wizards: breakdown of a 119-117 win at the Eastern Conference-worst Detroit Pistons on a put-back bucket by Daniel Gafford as time expired in the fourth quarter54:36 - Virginia Tech Basketball: thoughts on the Hokies' 67-64 win over Notre Dame in the first round of the ACC TournamentVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

16:09 - Guest: former Old Dominion football head coach Bobby Wilder, who was Taylor Heinicke's college head coach, on the fractured relationship between Heinicke and Ron Rivera, how Rivera's benching of Heinicke "was not done in a professional manner," how "in Ron's mind Taylor was getting too much credit," why the Commanders are unlikely to re-sign Heinicke and more44:57 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-2 loss at the Los Angeles Kings48:45 - Nationals and Orioles: a proper sounding off on MASN for it televising an MLB-low four exhibition games apiece for the Nats and O's in the 2023 exhibition seasonVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

15:46 - Commanders: react to the Commanders signing Marcus Kemp and to Anthony Richardson’s jaw-dropping performance at the NFL Scouting Combine22:40 - Guest: A.J. Perez, sports-business insider for Front Office Sports, with the latest on the sale of the Commanders, including the possibility of the NFL taking over ownership of the Commanders off the ouster of Dan Snyder, the likelihood of the team being sold by the NFL’s Annual League Meeting from March 26-29, where things stand with Jeff Bezos, insight on Josh Harris, whether the NFL leaked a confidential 61-page arbitration petition listing the complaints of Snyder’s now-former minority partners to ESPN and more48:47 - College Basketball: a preview of conference-tournament week for the top teams in the Mid-Atlantic region…and breakdowns of No. 21 Maryland’s 65-64 loss at Penn State, No. 13 Virginia’s 75-60 over Louisville and Virginia Tech’s 82-60 rout of Florida State59:41 - Wizards: analysis of a 116-109 overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors and a 117-111 loss to the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks01:05:37 - Capitals: thoughts on the Caps’ now-completed selloff prior to the NHL Trade Deadline and on an 8-3 win at the San Jose SharksVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on what the Commanders may have in Sam Howell; why Akridge liked Howell going into the 2022 NFL Draft; in-depth evaluations of three quarterbacks who could/should be available to the Commanders in the 2023 NFL Draft in Anthony Richardson, Will Levis and Hendon Hooker; and more33:42 - Commanders: explanation and analysis of why the Commanders ranking dead last in the NFL in their NFLPA report card matters43:06 - Wizards: breakdown of a 119-108 win over the Toronto Raptors to move into a virtual tie with the Raptors for ninth in the Eastern ConferenceVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

01:39 - Commanders: react to - and some scheduled fun with - the Commanders ranking dead last in the NFL in their NFLPA report card19:44 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of comments from Martin Mayhew in a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sam Howell, Eric Bieniemy, the Commanders' situation at tight end and more37:26 - Capitals: breakdown of the Caps continuing their selloff by trading Lars Eller and of a 3-2 overtime win at the Anaheim Ducks42:25 - College Basketball: thoughts on No. 21 Maryland's road problems continuing with a 73-62 loss at Ohio State and on Georgetown concluding a 2-18 Big East regular season with a 99-59 loss at CreightonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

12:31 - Commanders: in-depth analysis of a major report from ESPN detailing alleged financial corruption by Dan Snyder, including why there now is more reason than ever before to believe that Snyder will be selling majority ownership of the Commanders30:57 - Commanders: react to comments from Ron Rivera in a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine, including him saying of Sam Howell, "He's not our starter. He's coming in as the QB1. He'll get a great opportunity to be our starter."46:46 - Wizards: thoughts on a 119-116 win at the Atlanta Hawks that included a clutch performance by Bradley Beal50:06 - College Basketball: breakdowns of No. 13 Virginia's 64-57 win over Clemson and Virginia Tech's 71-54 win at LouisvilleVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

01:41 - Commanders: instant react to the breaking news of the Commanders reportedly having placed a franchise tag on Daron Payne16:44 - Commanders: analysis of a report from The Washington Post that Dan Snyder is demanding that other NFL owners indemnify him against any future legal liability and expenses if he sells the team and also that Jerry Jones "is attempting to broker a peace by which Snyder would sell the Commanders and leave the NFL without further acrimony"25:41 - Commanders: what we should most remember about the Commanders' Carson Wentz fail off the team releasing him39:02 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders releasing Bobby McCainVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

15:42 - Guest: business journalist Josh Kosman of The New York Post on his major report on the sale of the Commanders, including Dan Snyder preventing Jeff Bezos from participating in the bidding on the team, Bezos having positioned himself months ago to bid on the Commanders, where the NFL stands on Snyder and Bezos, whether Bezos could make a Godfather offer to Snyder, when we are likely to know whether Snyder is selling the Commanders and more39:26 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland’s 75-59 win over No. 21 Northwestern, Georgetown’s 88-68 loss to No. 20 Providence, No. 6 Virginia's 71-63 loss at North Carolina and Virginia Tech's 81-65 loss at Duke55:39 - Capitals: react to a wild weekend for the Caps that featured a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers but then a 7-4 loss at the Buffalo Sabres01:00:26 - Wizards: analysis of a 115-109 loss to the New York Knicks - a game in which the Wizards blew a 19-point second-quarter lead - and a 102-82 loss at the Chicago BullsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

14:07 - Commanders: in-depth react to and discussion of Eric Bieniemy's introductory press conference as Commanders assistant head coach/offensive coordinator and post-press-conference media session, including the many great answers that Bieniemy gave35:22 - Commanders: analysis of Jeff Bezos reportedly hiring an investment firm to help him consider a possible bid for the Commanders...and thoughts on several Dan Snyder-related items from Eric Bieniemy, Ron Rivera and Jason Wright45:06 - Capitals: breakdown of the Caps trading Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway to the Boston Bruins and of a 4-2 loss to the NHL-worst Anaheim Ducks, giving the Caps six consecutive regular-season regulation losses for the first time since Oct. 2003Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

13:47 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock on whether Eric Bieniemy's lack of play-calling experience is a concern, the high-football intellect that was displayed by the Kansas City Chiefs' offense over his five seasons as Chiefs offensive coordinator, the Commanders' skill-position players who could most benefit from Bieniemy being the team's assistant head coach/offensive coordinator and more32:20 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland's 88-70 win over Minnesota, Georgetown's 79-70 loss to St. John’s and No. 6 Virginia's 63-48 loss at Boston CollegeVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

14:37 - Guest: Commanders analyst and former Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen on his experience with Eric Bieniemy as a coach, Bieniemy's aggressive coaching style, what Paulsen thinks the Commanders' offense with Bieniemy as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator will look like, a breakdown of Sam Howell and more35:46 - Capitals: react to a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings - what was the Caps' season-worst fifth consecutive loss, with each being a regulation loss41:20 - Virginia Tech Basketball: thoughts on the Hokies falling to 6-11 in the ACC with a 76-70 loss to No. 13 MiamiVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

14:02 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock with his reaction to the Commanders hiring Eric Bieniemy as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator, how Bieniemy can help the development of Sam Howell, why the Commanders should go with a heavy RPO attack with Howell as QB1, whether there are parallels between Howell and Jalen Hurts and more29:22 - Commanders: react to LeSean McCoy once again sounding off on Eric Bieniemy - should McCoy be dismissed, or should we be listening?Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

12:13 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders hiring Eric Bieniemy as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator, including why this is an exciting hire, the appropriate way to view Bieniemy's role in the Chiefs' great offensive success of the last five seasons, a sober assessment of Bieniemy having not gotten an NFL head-coaching job and props to Ron Rivera for the hire33:18 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 70-66 overtime loss at Nebraska, Georgetown's 68-62 win at Butler to snap a 22-game road losing streak, No. 7 Virginia's 57-55 win over Notre Dame and Virginia Tech's 79-72 win over Pitt47:55 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-1 loss at the Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes at N.C. State's Carter-Finley Stadium - should the Caps be sellers as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches?52:08 - Nationals: thoughts on comments from Mike Rizzo on his contract situation and on another setback for Stephen Strasburg01:00:11 - Orioles: react to comments from John Angelos on whether the Angelos family has plans to sell the O's and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

13:43 - Guest: Cody Tapp, a show host on 610 Sports in Kansas City, on what the Commanders would be getting in Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator, including the truth about his role in the Chiefs' great offensive success of the last five seasons, whether he has had issues getting along with players, why he hasn't gotten an NFL head-coaching job and more32:26 - Maryland Basketball: react to a big 68-54 win over No. 3 Purdue39:41 - Wizards: analysis of a 114-106 win at the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game in which the Wiz overcame a 20-point first-quarter deficit, an 18-point third-quarter deficit and an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit45:43 - Capitals: thoughts on a 6-3 loss to the Florida PanthersVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

12:56 - Guest: Commanders insider Matthew Paras of The Washington Times on the Commanders' offensive-coordinator search as it winds down, the extent to which Sam Howell is likely to be the Commanders' QB1 for the 2023 season, what to make of Ron Rivera publicly expressing uncertainty over whether the team will exercise the fifth-year option in Chase Young's rookie contract and more34:48 - Nationals: react to and analysis of yet another setback for Stephen Strasburg42:07 - College Basketball: breakdowns of No. 7 Virginia's 61-58 win at Louisville and Virginia Tech's 77-70 loss at Georgia TechVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

11:53 - Guest: Baltimore Ravens film analyst Ken McKusick on what the Commanders would be getting in Greg Roman as their offensive coordinator off them interviewing him for the job, including what went wrong for Roman with the Ravens, his greatness with rushing offense, the truth about him with passing offense, whether he's bad for receivers, why and how he has done such good work with mobile quarterbacks and more31:23 - Capitals: react to a 3-2 loss to the Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes off the news of Alex Ovechkin being out indefinitely due to a family matter36:12 - Wizards: breakdown of a 126-101 win at the Portland Trail Blazers as Kyle Kuzma returned from a four-game absence caused by a sprained left ankle with a big game40:08 - Georgetown Basketball: thoughts on the Hoyas falling to 1-15 in the Big East with a 76-68 loss at Seton HallVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

09:30 - Commanders: react to the Commanders in their offensive-coordinator search working on interviewing Eric Bieniemy and being set to interview Greg Roman, including why hiring Roman would make sense for the Commanders13:47 - Guest: Thom Loverro, columnist for The Washington Times, on the implications and dynamics of the sale of the Commanders, why Ron Rivera should still be fired even if the sale doesn't happen until late March or April, the legacy of Ted Lerner, the stalled sale of the Nationals, key intel on the Orioles being sold and more34:53 - Wizards: analysis of a 135-126 loss at the Golden State WarriorsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.