The Al Galdi Podcast

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

13:21 - Commanders: breakdown of notable injury news and busy injury reports for the Commanders and Cleveland Browns in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Browns...and discussion of a variety of items off comments from head coach Dan Quinn, including the Commanders potentially trading for Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams, the quality play of the Commanders' offensive line and what kind of a crowd the team will have for its game against the Browns29:48 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense off comments from Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn, including the high-level statistical achievement of Daniels and the Commanders' offense, how he is handling the early success, what the next step for Daniels is and his cohesion with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury47:53 - Orioles: reaction to a 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals to complete a two-game Wild Card Series sweepVisit 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

14:45 - Guest: NFL data analyst Kevin Cole of UnexpectedPoints.com on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' offense rating so well in the state-of-the-art advanced stat Expected Points Added (EPA) per play, including what exactly the stat is, analysis of Daniels and Commanders through the prism of EPA per play, why Cole views Daniels over Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as a "no-brainer," the reality that we actually know whether a quarterback is a hit sooner than we think, the states of offense and defense in the modern NFL and more42:17 - Orioles: breakdown of a 1-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals in Wild Card Series Game 1Visit 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

11:15 - Commanders: discussion of the offense in the 42-14 win at the Arizona Cardinals off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference, including quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders becoming the talk of the NFL and analysis of Daniels and the offense performing at a high level...and a breakdown of the Commanders' offensive line in the win at the Cardinals30:16 - Commanders: discussion of the defense in the 42-14 win at the Arizona Cardinals off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference, including the Commanders' improved pass defense, the contributions of key free-agent acquisitions and an examination of playing-time percentages for defensive players in the game...thoughts on continued success for kicker Austin Seibert...and reaction to reports that the NFL has concluded its investigation of former Commanders kicker Brandon McManus and has determined that there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that a violation of the league's personal-conduct policy occurred42:43 - Guest: Barstool Sports' Eric Arditti, co-host of The Exit 52 Podcast, on the Orioles as they begin their best-of-three Wild Card Series against the Kansas City Royals, including whether injuries are mostly to blame for the O's going just 42-46 over their final 88 games in the regular season, what to make of the struggles of catcher Adley Rutschman, who the Orioles' most valuable player beyond shortstop Gunnar Henderson is, which relievers manager Brandon Hyde should trust the most, whether Hyde's job might be on the line in this series and moreVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you!Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayden Daniels shines as the quarterback for the Commanders, leading them to a 42-14 victory over the Cardinals. His performance, marked by record-breaking completion percentages, ignites optimism among fans. Olamide Zaccheaus, a prime offensive contributor, along with running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Jeremy McNichols, showcases the team's depth. The strategical preparation by ownership pays off, contributing to this major win. Meanwhile, the podcast also touches on the Nationals' rebuild and college football highlights, rounding out a compelling discussion.

10:08 - Commanders: breakdown of the latest injury report for the Commanders' game at the Arizona Cardinals...and reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including Kingsbury on why quarterback Jayden Daniels has committed no turnovers over his first three NFL regular-season games and telling words from Whitt on the state of the Commanders at cornerback20:31 - Guest: Pro Football Focus data analyst Dalton Wasserman on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels off his all-time-great performance in the Commanders' 38-33 win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, why Wasserman had Daniels as the QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft, how Daniels compares with other 2024 rookie quarterbacks in the NFL, why Daniels and Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury are a good match, what the Commanders are facing in Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and more39:41 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Arizona Cardinals...and a pick for the game48:12 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks against the spreads for Maryland-Indiana, Navy-UAB, Virginia Tech-Miami, James Madison-Ball State, Old Dominion-Bowling Green and Liberty-Appalachian State57:27 - Nationals: discussion of the legacy of starting pitcher Patrick Corbin with the Nats and much more from a 7-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals in a game that featured Corbin's final start of his six-year, $140 million contract with the Nats01:15:09 - Orioles: thoughts on a 10-1 loss at the American League-leading New York Yankees to clinch the American League East for the Yankees and keep the Orioles' magic number to clinch the American League's top wild-card spot at oneVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youYou can win a $500 gift card at BlueWirePods.com/Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:43 - Commanders: breakdown of the initial injury report for the Commanders' game at the Arizona Cardinals and more from the Commanders' start of their practice week19:10 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels' all-time-great performance in the Commanders' 38-33 win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's play-calling in the game and the work of left tackle Brandon Coleman in the game49:29 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats' reeling offense and more from a 3-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals in what was the Nats' third consecutive shutout loss01:00:18 - Orioles: reaction to a 9-7 win at the American League-leading New York Yankees to keep the Yankees' magic number to clinch the American League East at one and to trim the Orioles' magic number to clinch the American League's top wild-card spot to one...and reaction to starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez being done for the seasonVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!You can win a $500 gift card at BlueWirePods.com/Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10:39 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels off his all-time-great performance in the 38-33 win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, including statistical analysis of what he did in the game and of what he is doing in the NFL's 2024 regular season and thoughts on comments from head coach Dan Quinn during his day-after-the-game press conference on Daniels30:30 - Commanders: discussion of a variety of items from the 38-33 win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference, including an update on running back Austin Ekeler, why the offensive line deserves praise and an examination of playing-time percentages for Commanders defensive players in the game42:02 - Nationals: breakdown of a 1-0 10-inning loss to the Kansas City Royals48:48 - Orioles: reaction to the O's clinching a playoff spot and to a 5-3 win at the American League-leading New York YankeesVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceYou can win a $500 gift card at BlueWirePods.com/Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:28 - Commanders: breakdown of an all-time-great performance by quarterback Jayden Daniels in a 38-33 win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football29:00 - Commanders: analysis of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, receiver Terry McLaurin, running back Austin Ekeler, the Commanders' defense and more from a 38-33 win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night FootballWhatever 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 serviceYou can win a $500 gift card at BlueWirePods.com/Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:23 - Commanders: discussion of the offense in preparation for the team's game at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, including reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on him blaming himself for receiver Terry McLaurin's lack of production, where the Commanders are at offensively, the team's red-zone struggles in the 21-18 win over the New York Giants and how quarterback Jayden Daniels should approach facing off with Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on Monday Night Football22:04 - Commanders: discussion of the defense in preparation for the team's game at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, including reaction to comments from head coach Dan Quinn on edge defender Jamin Davis potentially being active and reaction to comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on what he wants to see more of from his defense, him identifying four Commanders players who over the team's first two games of the 2024 regular season have epitomized what he wants to see from the defense, the lack of production from interior defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne and the state of the team at cornerback36:08 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football...and a prediction for the game46:28 - College Football: thoughts on Navy's 56-44 win over Memphis, Jame Madison's 70-50 win at North Carolina, Maryland's 38-20 win over Villanova, Virginia Tech's 26-23 loss to Rutgers, Virginia's 43-24 win at Coastal Carolina and Liberty's 35-24 win over East Carolina59:26 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats shockingly optioning shortstop CJ Abrams to Triple-A Rochester...and analysis of the Nats losing three out of four games at the Chicago Cubs01:15:31 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games to the Detroit Tigers but also getting back three key players from Injured ListsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!You can win a $500 gift card at BlueWirePods.com/Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices