The Al Galdi Podcast

17:07 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders trading receiver Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles, including how we got to this point with Dotson and how the trade is yet another indictment of how Ron Rivera did in NFL Drafts as Washington head coach...and discussion of - and some scheduled fun with - the Commanders acquiring kicker Cade York via trade with the Cleveland Browns and releasing kicker Riley Patterson41:38 - Commanders: reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on quarterback Jayden Daniels and receiver/running back Kazmeir Allen and to comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on cornerbacks Mike Sainristil, Benjamin St-Juste and Emmanuel Forbes Jr.49:53 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-3 win over the National League West-worst Colorado Rockies for the Nats' first series win in a weekday series in more than two months57:45 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's optioning starting pitcher Trevor Rogers to Triple-A Norfolk...and breakdown of a 6-0 loss to the American League West-leading Houston Astros, as starting pitcher Corbin Burnes struggled for a fourth consecutive startVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:17 - Guest: WUSA9 investigative reporter Eric Flack on the Commanders' quest for a new stadium, including his reporting on a key development in the team's next stadium potentially being on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C., the politics of the situation, the realistic cost of a new Commanders stadium and whether D.C. is the most likely site for the stadium as opposed to Maryland or Virginia39:18 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-1 win over the National League West-worst Colorado Rockies in a game in which starting pitcher Mitchell Parker and the Nats' offense were very good47:52 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 walk-off loss at the New York Mets as the Orioles' bullpen faltered againVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:04 - Guest: Zach Selby, senior writer for Commanders.com, on how different it is working for the team with it being owned by the Josh Harris group, what most stands out about quarterback Jayden Daniels on the field and inside the building, how Daniels compares with other recent Washington quarterbacks, insight on the Commanders' WR2 situation, why Selby likes Jeremy McNichols to win the team's RB3 competition, whether Brandon Coleman or Cornelius Lucas will be the Commanders' starting left tackle for Week 1 of the 2024 regular season, a key point about how the team's coaching staff views edge defender Jamin Davis and more46:34 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 loss to the National League West-worst Colorado Rockies despite another impressive outing from starting pitcher DJ Herz56:35 - Orioles: reaction to the O's placing starting pitcher Zach Eflin on the 15-Day Injured List...and breakdown of a 9-5 win at the New York MetsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12:29 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to head coach Dan Quinn officially naming Jayden Daniels as the Commanders' QB1, including analysis of key comments from Quinn and Daniels37:55 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on injury updates on linebacker Jordan Magee, interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton and offensive tackle Brandon Coleman and on what Quinn is thinking with the WR2 competition and at cornerback54:39 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 walk-off loss at the New York Mets as two trade acquisitions for the O's in the lead-up to the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline - starting pitcher Trevor Rogers and reliever Seranthony Dominguez - falteredVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:11 - Commanders: deep dive on the performance of quarterback Jayden Daniels in the Commanders' 13-6 preseason loss at the Miami Dolphins...and thoughts on how the Commanders' other two quarterbacks who played in the game - Jeff Driskel and Trace McSorley - did35:14 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to a variety of players and items from the Commanders' 13-6 preseason loss at the Miami Dolphins, including the latest in the WR2 and RB3 competitions, the struggles of the Commanders' pass defense on the Dolphins' first offensive drive, a very encouraging game for edge defender/linebacker Jamin Davis, perhaps roster-making outings for safety Tyler Owens and edge defender Javontae Jean-Baptiste and an up-and-down outing for kicker Riley Patterson59:16 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing three out of four games at the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies in a series that featured the rise of left fielder James Wood continuing01:12:39 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's splitting a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox, including shortstop Gunnar Henderson homering in three of the four gamesVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Whatever 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 ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:28 - Commanders: examining the highlights of the team's joint practice at the Miami Dolphins, including quarterback Jayden Daniels torching the Dolphins during red-zone work...discussion of the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent quarterback Trace McSorley...and reaction to comments from head coach Dan Quinn on the injury situation at quarterback, what's going in with receiver Jahan Dotson and the team's WR2 situation and Quinn's relationship with Dolphins head coach coach Mike McDaniel43:48 - Nationals: analysis of a 13-3 loss at the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies in a game in which starting pitcher Mitchell Parker allowed nine runs in three innings51:37 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox behind a strong outing from starting pitcher Zach Eflin...and thoughts on the O's signing MASN play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown to a contract extension and optioning infielder Coby Mayo to Triple-A NorfolkVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20:14 - Guest: Warren Sharp of SharpFootballAnalysis.com on the Commanders, including where and how exactly Eric Bieniemy went wrong as the team's assistant head coach/offensive coordinator, analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels, specific areas in which the Commanders' offense must be better, what the team having a head coach in Dan Quinn with an excellent history as a defensive coordinator can mean for the defense, a key point about the Commanders' schedule for the 2024 regular season, why early-down efficiency is the most important aspect of an NFL offense and why explosive plays are becoming more important than ever before01:00:00 - Nationals and Orioles: discussion of the Orioles' 4-1 win over the Nats from the perspective of each team...and reaction to Nats manager Davey Martinez announcing that his entire coaching staff will return for the 2025 seasonCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20:55 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent receiver Martavis Bryant, including what the team is getting in him and what the signing tells us...reaction to the Commanders releasing kicker Ramiz Ahmed...and thoughts on comments from head coach Dan Quinn and receiver Terry McLaurin on quarterback Jayden Daniels and more43:36 - Nationals and Orioles: breakdown of the Nats' 9-3 win at the O's from the perspective of each team, including Nats left fielder James Wood and Nats shortstop CJ Abrams having big games, first baseman Andres Chaparro making Nats history in his Major League regular-season debut and starting pitcher Trevor Rogers again struggling for the O'sVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12:10 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on a variety of topics from the Commanders' preseason-opening 20-17 loss at the New York Jets, including the installation of Tell The Truth Monday, an injury update on quarterback Sam Hartman, an injury reveal on linebacker Jordan Magee, more on Quinn not being thrilled with quarterback Jayden Daniels checking to the play that resulted in his 42-yard completion to receiver Dyami Brown, more praise for Brown and insight on why receiver Jahan Dotson played so much in the game30:23 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of the Commanders' preseason-opening 20-17 loss at the New York Jets, including Xs-and-Os analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels, the run game that was called by offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, tight end Ben Sinnott, the sub packages utilized by defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and edge defender Jamin DavisVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:43 - Commanders: deep dive on how quarterback Jayden Daniels did in the Commanders' preseason-opening 20-17 loss at the New York Jets...and thoughts on how the Commanders' other three quarterbacks - Marcus Mariota, Jeff Driskel and Sam Hartman - did in the game38:03 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to a variety of players and items from the Commanders' preseason-opening 20-17 loss at the New York Jets, including the latest on injured offensive tackle Brandon Coleman, the Commanders' run-heavy play-calling on their game-opening touchdown drive, the competition for RB3, receiver Jahan Dotson, corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr., edge defender Jamin Davis, tight end Ben Sinnott and Commanders special teams01:00:48 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two out of three games against the Los Angeles Angels, including another rough outing for starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore but also more production from left fielder James Wood and second baseman Luis Garcia Jr.01:17:16 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two out of three games at the Tampa Bay Rays, including the O's bashing five home runs over the three games and getting strong performances from starting pitchers Albert Suarez and Zach EflinVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Whatever 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 ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices