The Al Galdi Podcast

17:42 - Commanders: discussion of the offense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Carolina Panthers, including encouraging news on running back Brian Robinson Jr., an appreciation of quarterback Jayden Daniels given the struggles of Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, high praise for Daniels from head coach Dan Quinn and multiple players and comments from Daniels on how opposing defenses are playing him on read-option plays39:33 - Commanders: discussion of the defense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Carolina Panthers, including a breakdown of a busy Commanders injury report in terms of defensive players, analysis of a flurry of defensive-line roster moves by the team and comments from head coach Dan Quinn on what now for the team's injury-riddled defensive line and on cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. off him being a healthy inactive for the 30-23 loss at the Baltimore RavensVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.comVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:49 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the juxtaposed extremes of quarterback Jayden Daniels doing so well and the Commanders' defense doing so poorly, whether interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen has played his last game for Washington, what general manager Adam Peters is thinking regarding the 2024 NFL Trade Deadline, the state of the team at cornerback and more47:11 - Capitals: breakdown of a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden KnightsVisit 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 you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:23 - Commanders: reaction to and analysis of interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen being done for the season due to a torn pectoral muscle suffered in the 30-23 loss at the Baltimore Ravens, including the increased onus now on interior defensive linemen Johnny Newton and Phidarian Mathis, it being time for interior defensive lineman Daron Payne to live up to his contract, whether Allen has played his last game for Washington, the extent to which Allen being done for the season might impact how general manager Adam Peters approaches the 2024 NFL Trade Deadline and key comments from head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference33:54 - Commanders: discussion of a variety of topics addressed by head coach Dan Quinn during his day-after-the-game press conference off the 30-23 loss at the Baltimore Ravens, including the high-level play of quarterback Jayden Daniels, why cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. was a healthy inactive and Mike Sainristil playing more outside corner than slot cornerVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10:46 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 30-23 loss at the Baltimore Ravens having a fourth consecutive game in which he was very good...and commentary on the Commanders' bad rushing offense in the game32:36 - Commanders: analysis of a hideous performance by the defense in the 30-23 loss at the Baltimore Ravens, including reaction to edge defender Jamin Davis and cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. being healthy inactives for the game...and a salute to kicker Austin Seibert for him in the loss at the Ravens continuing his reliable work51:21 - College Football: thoughts on Maryland's 37-10 loss to Northwestern, Virginia's 24-20 loss to Louisville and Old Dominion's 21-14 win at Georgia State01:05:08 - Capitals: breakdown of the Caps' 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils to begin the Caps' 2024-2025 regular seasonVisit 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 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 you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:56 - Commanders: analysis of the offense in preparation for the team's game at the Baltimore Ravens, including reaction to the Commanders releasing quarterback Sam Hartman, an examination of the Commanders' latest injury report in terms of offensive players and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on the potential for quarterback Jayden Daniels to be in a shootout at the Ravens, the left-tackle rotation of Cornelius Lucas and Brandon Coleman, the overall quality play of the Commanders' offensive line and more31:42 - Commanders: analysis of the defense in preparation for the team's game at the Baltimore Ravens, including a breakdown of a busy Commanders injury report in terms of defensive players and discussion of comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on the challenge of facing the Ravens offense, the Commanders' improved pass rush, the team struggling to generate takeaways and more41:52 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Baltimore Ravens...and a pick for the game52:09 - College Football: thoughts on James Madison's 39-7 win over Coastal Carolina...and GaldiLocks picks against the spreads for Maryland-Northwestern, Virginia-Louisville and Old Dominion-Georgia StateVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19:01 - Commanders: examination of the Commanders' initial injury report for their game at the Baltimore Ravens...and analysis of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels vs. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, including how they compare statistically and thoughts on comments from Daniels on not liking being compared to Jackson, Jackson on his role in the evolution of the quarterback position and Commanders head coach Dan Quinn on Daniels vs. Jackson40:57 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on various non-quarterback aspects of the Commanders' game at the Baltimore Ravens, including whether Commanders-Ravens is a rivalry, whether the game is a measuring-stick game for the Commanders and what the team is facing in Ravens running back Derrick HenryVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17:18 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of the growth and maturity that were on display by quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 34-13 win over the Cleveland Browns, what has been most impressive about Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, how the Commanders in their win over the Browns did such a good job against edge defender Myles Garrett, the high-level play being provided by center Tyler Biadasz and more52:48 - Guest: Capitals insider Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network with a preview of the Caps' 2024-2025 regular season, including whether the Caps' retool is working, the extent to which the Caps' offseason trades will boost goal scoring, the likelihood of left wing Alex Ovechkin in this regular season tying or breaking Wayne Gretzky's record for career NHL regular-season goals, who the breakout candidates for the Caps are and what the Caps are thinking short term and long term at goaltenderVisit 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 you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:45 - Commanders: reaction to how well things are going for the team and what this means for us as fans of the team off comments from head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 34-13 win over the Cleveland Browns26:18 - Commanders: analysis of the offense off comments from head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 34-13 win over the Cleveland Browns, including a look at the performance of quarterback Jayden Daniels through the prism of advanced stats and more deserved praise for the Commanders' offensive line43:25 - Commanders: discussion of the defense off comments from head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 34-13 win over the Cleveland Browns, including a breakdown of playing-time percentages for Commanders defensive players and who graded out the best per Pro Football FocusVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:45 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels not being at his best (and also being plagued by some drops) but still providing high-level production in a 34-13 win over the Cleveland Browns33:43 - Commanders: breakdowns of running back Austin Ekeler doing well in his return, a dominant performance by the Commanders' defense and more from a 34-13 win over the Cleveland Browns52:19 - College Football: thoughts on Navy's 34-7 win at Air Force, Virginia Tech's 31-7 win at Stanford, Virginia's 24-14 win over Boston College, James Madison's 21-19 loss at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and Old Dominion's 45-37 loss at Coastal CarolinaVisit 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 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 you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20:34 - Commanders: discussion of the offense in preparation for the team's game against the Cleveland Browns, including an examination of good news and bad news for the Commanders in terms of injuries and reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on his new and improved approach to coaching, the success of quarterback Jayden Daniels and blocking from skill-position players in the running game31:40 - Commanders: discussion of the defense in preparation for the team's game against the Cleveland Browns, including analysis of the fall of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, the latest on injuries for the Commanders' defense and the Browns' banged-up offense and thoughts on comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on his unit in the 42-14 win at the Arizona Cardinals being better against the pass but still struggling against the run47:01 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Cleveland Browns...and a pick for the game56:17 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks against the spreads for Navy-Air Force, Virginia Tech-Stanford, Virginia-Boston College, James Madison-University of Louisiana at Monroe and Old Dominion-Coastal CarolinaVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices