The Al Galdi Podcast

13:42 - Guest: Michael Phillips, founding editor of The Richmonder and host of MP On The Mic on 910 The Fan in Richmond, Virginia, on the Commanders as they come out of their bye week, including how many wins will be necessary for the team to make the playoffs, a comparison of the great rookie season that quarterback Jayden Daniels is having with the great rookie season that quarterback Robert Griffin III had for Washington in 2012, how fan excitement for the team now compares to fan excitement for the team in 2012, who the Commanders' most valuable free-agent acquisition from this past offseason has been, why Phillips does not think that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury will leave for an NFL head-coaching job this coming offseason, a proper description of the Commanders' defense and why and when Phillips expects another rebrand for the team to happen41:47 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-1 win at the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs and a 4-2 win at the Montreal Canadiens, giving the Caps a franchise-record nine-game regular-season road winning streak55:15 - Wizards: thoughts on a 122-113 win over the Denver Nuggets to end the Wizards' franchise-record-tying 16-game regular-season losing streak but also a 140-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies01:00:16 - Orioles: reaction to the O's reportedly agreeing on contracts with free-agent outfielder/DH Tyler O'Neill and free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez01:07:05 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 83-78 loss at No. 8 Purdue, Georgetown's 73-60 loss at West Virginia, Virginia's 63-51 loss at SMU and Virginia Tech's 64-59 to No. 18 Pitt for the Hokies' sixth consecutive lossVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22:19 - Guest: Ryan Wetzel, the grandson of Walter "Blackie" Wetzel, who designed the Redskins logo of the proud Native American warrior, on the quest for the Commanders to bring back that logo, including whether the logo coming back is in fact a possibility, what Ryan has been told by the Commanders, the nature of those conversations, why he is on a mission to bring back the logo, whether in his experience people of Native American heritage are offended by the team name of "Redskins" and/or the logo of the proud Native American warrior, his response to those people of Native American heritage who are offended by "Redskins" and/or the logo, how he takes the Kansas City Chiefs being allowed to do what they do in engaging in Native American imagery and customs and more54:11 - Wizards: reaction to a 137-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, tying the Bullets/Wizards record for longest losing streak in a regular season at 16 gamesVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18:12 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on the Commanders at their bye week, including how and why Jayden Daniels for the 2024 regular season is No. 3 among all qualified NFL quarterbacks in overall grade per PFF, how and why Daniels is doing just fine in the much-discussed metric pressure-to-sack rate, how the offensive line is doing, PFF-style grades for offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., whether left tackle Brandon Coleman or cornerback Mike Sainristil has been the Commanders' second-best rookie, why the Commanders' run defense has been so bad, the Commanders' best and worst position groups and more43:57 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 83-59 win over Ohio State, Virginia's 87-69 loss at No. 13 Florida and Virginia Tech's 80-64 loss to VanderbiltCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21:12 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film-breakdown-style deep dive on the Commanders' offense in the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans, including how and why the Commanders' rushing offense was so good, the production from running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., what offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury did with receiver Terry McLaurin in lining him up on the right side more than normal and making a concerted effort to get him targets early in the game, the performance of quarterback Jayden Daniels, what has most surprised Bullock about Daniels' great rookie season, how Kingsbury's offense can be even better and more52:01 - Capitals: analysis of a 2-1 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks01:00:53 - Wizards: reaction to a 118-87 loss at the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers for the Wizards' 15th consecutive lossVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:07 - Commanders: a look at the state of the team at its bye week off comments by head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans24:15 - Commanders: further analysis of the offense in the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans, including how advanced stats make quarterback Jayden Daniels' performance in the game look even better and insight from head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference on the Commanders' great rushing offense and great offensive-line play in the game42:32 - Commanders: discussion of the kicker situation off the Commanders apparently sticking with Zane Gonzalez as their kicker, including examining whether the team made a mistake in releasing kicker Brandon McManus...and further analysis of the defense in the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans, including a breakdown of playing-time percentages and key Pro Football Focus grades for Commanders defensive players in the game and an update from head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference on the status of cornerback Marshon Lattimore01:01:46 - Georgetown Basketball: thoughts on an 86-62 win over UMBC as 6-10 freshman Thomas Sorber had another big gameVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09:40 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' passing offense in the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans, including the concerted effort to get receiver Terry McLaurin substantial targets early in the game27:54 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' great rushing offense in the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans37:00 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense, Commanders special teams and more from the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans...and takeaways from the Commanders releasing cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr.57:13 - College Football: discussion of Virginia Tech's 37-17 win over Virginia to achieve bowl eligibility, Navy's 34-20 win at East Carolina to clinch finishing third in the AAC, Liberty failing to make the Conference USA Championship game thanks to a 20-18 loss at Sam Houston, James Madison's 35-33 double-overtime loss to Marshall, Maryland's 44-7 loss at No. 4 Penn State and the ensuing controversy between Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley and Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin, and Old Dominion's 40-32 win at Arkansas State01:23:12 - Capitals: breakdowns of a 5-4 overtime win over the New York Islanders and a 6-5 win at the New Jersey Devils for the Caps' seventh consecutive road win, tying the franchise record for longest regular-season road winning streak01:30:32 - Wizards: reaction to a 124-114 loss at the Milwaukee Bucks for the Wizards' 14th consecutive loss01:34:08 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 96-58 win over Alcorn State, Georgetown's 100-68 win over Albany and Virginia's 67-41 win over Holy CrossWhatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent youCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:32 - Commanders: discussion of the offense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Tennessee Titans, including a the Commanders' latest injury report in terms of offensive players, keys stats for the Commanders' offense and Titans' defense, a look at three Titans defensive assistants with Redskins/Washington, D.C.-area ties and reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on the Titans' defense, getting the offense on track, quarterback Jayden Daniels potentially playing in a cold-weather game and more28:44 - Commanders: discussion of the defense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Tennessee Titans, including a the Commanders' latest injury report in terms of defensive players (is cornerback Marshon Lattimore about to make his Commanders debut?), keys stats for the Commanders' defense and Titans' offense, a look at two former Washington offensive assistants who now are Titans offensive assistants and reaction to comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on the recent reduction in playing time for cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, the Titans' offense and more40:49 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Tennessee Titans...and a pick for the game49:50 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks against the spreads for Maryland-Penn State, Navy-East Carolina, Virginia Tech-Virginia, Liberty-Sam Houston, James Madison-Marshall and Old Dominion-Arkansas State01:04:43 - Capitals: breakdown of a 5-4 win at the Tampa Bay Lightning01:11:58 - Wizards: analysis of a 121-96 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, giving the Wizards 13 consecutive losses01:15:55 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 91-67 win over Bucknell and Virginia Tech's 70-60 loss to South CarolinaVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:05 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the proper outlook on the team's season in what is Year 1 of a rebuild, how the regression narrative with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is overblown, why the injuries for running back Brian Robinson Jr. have been especially bad for the Commanders, how quarterback Jayden Daniels has played during the team's three-game losing streak, what to make of head coach Dan Quinn indicating that he sees the Commanders as having played "tight," whether cornerback Marshon Lattimore might make his Commanders debut in the team's game against the Tennessee Titans and more47:30 - Wizards: thoughts on a 127-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls, giving the Wizards 12 consecutive losses50:06 - College Basketball: analysis of Georgetown's 66-41 blowout of Wagner and Virginia's 74-65 win over ManhattanVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:10 - Commanders: a big-picture point about the 34-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys...an examination of the Commanders in the game playing "tight" off head coach Dan Quinn during his day-after-the-game press conference making it a point to use that word...updates from Quinn on injuries suffered by running backs Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson Jr. and right tackle Andrew Wylie in the game...insight on the recent struggles of the rushing offense in terms of running backs...analysis of the offensive line in the loss to the Cowboys, including notable overall grades per Pro Football Focus, Quinn saying that left tackle Brandon Coleman had "his best game" and the emerging problem of interior pressure...Quinn's response to the narrative of in-season regression under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury...and discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels, including more on him in the loss to the Cowboys playing pretty well and the lack of explosive passing plays for the Commanders during their three-game losing streak39:46 - Commanders: breakdowns of playing-time percentages and notable overall grades per Pro Football Focus for defensive players in the 34-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys...why the Commanders should not cut kicker Austin Seibert off his rough performance in the game...and more56:03 - Capitals: thoughts on a 4-1 win at the Florida Panthers59:51 - Virginia Tech Basketball: reaction to a 75-63 loss to Michigan, marking the first time that the Hokies have lost at least three consecutive non-conference games in a season since Nov. 2007Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12:06 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense in the 34-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, including Daniels actually playing well, the struggles of Commanders pass catchers and where offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury went wrong35:35 - Commanders: analysis of an all-time-crazy game for Washington special teams and of the defense in the 34-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys57:20 - Nationals and Orioles: reaction to the Nats non-tendering relievers Kyle Finnegan and Tanner Rainey and to the O's non-tendering reliever Jacob Webb, including the shocking nature of the Nats' decision with Finnegan01:06:31 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 29-13 loss to Iowa, Virginia Tech's 31-28 loss at Duke, Virginia's 33-7 loss to No. 13 SMU, James Madison's 34-20 loss at Appalachian State, Old Dominion's 42-35 loss to Marshall and Liberty's 38-21 win over Western Kentucky01:27:07 - Capitals: discussion of a 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils01:31:34 - Wizards: examining the work of key young players in a 108-96 loss to the Boston Celtics and a 115-103 loss at the Indiana Pacers, giving the Wizards 11 consecutive losses01:36:06 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 76-75 win over Villanova, Georgetown's 82-65 win over Saint Francis, Hoyas head coach Ed Cooley calling Illinois a "bulls--t school," and Virginia's 80-55 loss to No. 22 St. John'sVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youWhatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices