The Al Galdi Podcast

09:38 - Washington Football Team: react to Alex Smith retiring, including whether this was his call and examining maybe the most remarkable thing about Alex's career - him going from bust to success 26:16 - Washington Football Team: takeaways from the sad tale of Bryce Love with Washington 34:41 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com on Alex Smith retiring, Washington players potentially not participating in the team's offseason program, Washington's quarterback situation as it relates to the 2021 NFL Draft, the potential for Washington Training Camp still being in Richmond and more 51:15 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' 12-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, including Joe Ross getting smashed 01:07:11 - Wizards: thoughts on a 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder that continued the rise of the Wiz 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.

10:22 - Washington Football Team: react to what Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew said in their joint Zoom press conference about Washington potentially taking a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft and about drafting quarterbacks in general 26:26 - Washington Football Team: react to what Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew said in their joint Zoom press conference about drafting best player available vs. drafting for need, drafting linebackers and Landon Collins potentially moving from safety to linebacker 48:49 - Capitals: thoughts on a 1-1-0 weekend for the Caps and a big stretch coming up 01:02:19 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' four-game split with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including Stephen Strasburg being placed on the 10-Day Injured List 01:27:23 - Wizards: the rise of the Wiz continues with a 2-0 weekend - what to make of this? 01:39:19 - Orioles: examining what stood out from the O's winning two of three games at the Texas Rangers 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.

09:15 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on - and scheduled fun with - the Dan Snyder-Bruce Allen feud off Dan filing a motion of discovery against Bruce 27:26 - Guest: North Dakota State radio voice Jeff Culhane on quarterback Trey Lance - what would the Washington Football Team be getting in Lance were it to trade up to take him in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft? 45:46 - Capitals: react to a stunning 5-2 loss to the NHL-worst Buffalo Sabres 52:03 - Nationals: analysis of Patrick Corbin getting shelled again and more from an 11-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks 01:06:38 - Orioles: examining  a doubleheader sweep of the O's by the Seattle Mariners 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.

10:08 - Washington Football Team: react to - and some scheduled fun with - the potential new names for the Washington Football Team that it submitted to season-ticket holders 23:54 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on what tight end Sammis Reyes had to say at his introductory Zoom press conference 38:16 - Guest: Pro Football Network NFL analytics director Kent Lee Platte on new Washington Football Team tight end Sammis Reyes, the true value of player metrics from NFL Scouting Combines and college Pro Days and more 54:51 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-0 win at the St. Louis Cardinals for the Nats' first series win of the season 01:14:19 - Wizards: analysis of a 123-111 win at the Sacramento Kings - the Wiz's fourth win in five games 01:22:03 - Capitals: a nod of appreciation for Nicklas Backstrom...and why the Caps signing Conor Sheary to a contract extension is good news 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.

12:15 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington's intriguing signing of tight end Sammis Reyes, including what it may tell us about Washington's thinking at tight end 30:21 - Washington Football: react to the latest mock 2021 NFL Draft from ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., including Washington potentially taking Stanford quarterback Davis Mills 42:20 - Guest: Matt Spitzer of Hogs Haven on whether there is a "sweet spot" in NFL Drafts for taking quarterbacks 55:19 - Washington Football Team: comparing the career of legendary Washington receiver Gary Clark with that of recently-retired New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman 01:03:06 - Capitals: reveling in a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers  01:12:05 - Nationals: black-boxing a hideous 14-3 loss at the St. Louis Cardinals 01:25:17 - Orioles: thoughts on a doubleheader split with the Seattle Mariners 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.

06:01 - Washington Football Team: scheduled fun with a major article on Philadelphia Eagles dysfunction...and has Washington risen to being the most stable team in the NFC East? 18:41 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps on NHL Trade Deadline Day acquiring forwards Anthony Mantha and Michael Raffl and not trading for a goaltender 41:28 - Nationals: thoughts on a much-needed 5-2 win at the St. Louis Cardinals 52:55 - Wizards: react to the Wiz defeating the NBA-leading Utah Jazz for a second time in less than a month 59:53 - Georgetown basketball: examining the Hoyas getting Eastern Kentucky transfer Tre King 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.

08:39 - Washington Football Team: bigger-picture takeaways from Washington releasing tight end Thaddeus Moss, defensive tackle Caleb Brantley and (believe it or not) safety Tanard Jackson 28:24 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior college analyst Anthony Treash on the 2021 NFL Draft from a Washington Football Team perspective - the top linebacker and tight end prospects, breakdown of Virginia Tech left tackle Christian Darrisaw, whether Washington should trade up from No. 19 to No. 4 for either Trey Lance or Justin Fields, the truth about Fields and throwing to primary targets, whether Washington should consider any of the second-tier quarterbacks and more 54:05 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept over three games at the Los Angeles Dodgers 01:14:26 - D.C. sports: react to Washington, D.C. increasing capacity for games at Nationals Park and finally allowing for fans at Capital One Arena 01:21:07 - Capitals: thoughts on the Caps' 2-0-0 weekend and outlook for Monday's NHL Trade Deadline 01:37:25 - Wizards: examining the highs and lows of a 1-1 weekend for the Wiz out west 01:47:27 - Maryland basketball: will Eric Ayala and Aaron Wiggins return off declaring for the NBA Draft but maintaining collegiate eligibility? 01:55:50 - Orioles: analysis of the O's getting swept over three games by the Boston Red Sox 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.

13:09 - Washington Football Team: confusion about Justin Fields...a deep dive into the frequency with which first-round quarterbacks are busts...and more on Washington potentially trading up from No. 19 to No. 4 in the 2021 NFL Draft to take Trey Lance 29:42 - Washington Football Team: examining how often non-first-round quarterbacks become franchise quarterbacks...and analysis of the best quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft beyond the big five - Kellen Mond, Kyle Trask and Jamie Newman 52:09 - Guest: Florida Gators football insider Edgar Thompson of The Orlando Sentinel on 2021 NFL Draft prospects Kyle Trask, Kadarius Toney, Kyle Pitts and Trevon Grimes 01:16:44 - Capitals: examining a fourth regulation loss in six games - 4-2 to the Boston Bruins 01:27:00 - Orioles: thoughts on the home-opening 7-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox 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.

11:45 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept by the Atlanta Braves in a doubleheader 31:15 - Washington Football Team: react to a report that Washington had interest in Sam Darnold before the start of free agency...and to a former NFL executive saying Washington "loves" Trey Lance 51:50 - Washington Football Team: a fond farewell to Jeremy Sprinkle off him signing with the Dallas Cowboys...and where do things stand for Washington at tight end beyond Logan Thomas? 01:01:20 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic DC on Washington's quarterback situation, Washington not having done more in the offseason (so far) at linebacker and tight end, Washington's sexual-harassment scandal (in which Rhiannon was a victim) and more 01:34:47 - Maryland basketball: examining the key details of Mark Turgeon's contract extension 01:43:35 - Wizards: thoughts on the many things that went well in a 131-116 win at the lowly Orlando Magic 01:49:05 - Orioles: analysis of the Orioles' 4-3 11-inning win at the New York Yankees 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.

10:13 - Nationals: react to an unlikely and outstanding season-opening 6-5 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves 32:16 - Capitals: analysis of a 1-0 loss at the New York Islanders to conclude a 2-3-0 road trip 40:42 - Washington Football Team: is either Justin Fields or Trey Lance worth Washington trading up from No. 19 to No. 4 in the 2021 NFL Draft? 01:07:08 - Guest: former Washington quarterback Gus Frerotte on his relationship with Ryan Fitzpatrick, their career parallels, how to survive in the NFL for years as a seventh-round pick and Gus' time with Washington - the truth about Gus vs. Heath Shuler, insight on Norv Turner and much more 01:34:59 - Orioles: thoughts on a 7-2 loss at the New York Yankees 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.