The Al Galdi Podcast

12:25 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a press conference following the team's final practice of mandatory minicamp (and final practice of the 2024 offseason), including insight on a speech that Commanders linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. gave to the team, whether quarterback Jayden Daniels is the team's QB1, where Daniels has especially excelled, perspective on Daniels routinely showing up at the team facility so early, impressions of the Commanders' defense from offseason practices, thoughts on defensive back Quan Martin, who on the defense has demonstrated versatility (position flex!), how the team is doing from a health standpoint and what it's like for Quinn being an NFL head coach again39:44 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 loss at the Detroit Tigers to end the Nats' five-game winning streak47:02 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves to end the Orioles' six-game winning streakVisit 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

21:15 - Commanders: discussion of comments from quarterback Jayden Daniels at a post-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference, including more examples of his humility and self-awareness, insight on him notoriously arriving early at the team facility, how things are going with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and why Daniels seemingly is always happy36:00 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from running back Austin Ekeler at a post-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference on his down 2023 season, how quarterback Jayden Daniels compares with Ekeler's two primary QB1s with the Los Angeles Chargers in Phillip Rivers and Justin Herbert and what to expect from the offense of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and more44:40 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-5 win at the Detroit Tigers to give the Nats their first regular-season winning streak of at least five games since June 202153:43 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves for the Orioles' sixth consecutive win in a game in which starting pitcher Cade Povich in just his second Major League regular-season game tossed six scoreless innings with six strikeouts versus no walksVisit 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

12:16 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference on the Commanders' evolving situation at kicker, how interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton is doing off his latest foot surgery, what quarterback Jayden Daniels needs to show to be officially named as the team's QB1, what has been especially appealing about the Brian Robinson Jr.-Austin Ekeler running-back combination, how the Commanders' recalibration is going and more32:45 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference praising receiver Terry McLaurin...and reaction to comments from McLaurin at a post-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference raving about quarterback Jayden Daniels and providing insight on the offense of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury48:17 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-4 10-inning win at the Detroit Tigers in a game in which the Nats overcame a 4-3 8th-inning deficit thanks in large part to four Nats relievers combining for 5 1/3 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts54:29 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves as starting pitcher Albert Suarez and four Orioles relievers combined on a five-hit shutoutVisit 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

19:23 - Guest: Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN on expectations from and thoughts on the Commanders' offense under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and the Commanders' defense under defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including whether we should expect a heavy dose of read-option runs with quarterback Jayden Daniels and the impact of an expected major upgrade in defensive coaching led by Whitt38:01 - Orioles: analysis of a 5-2 win at the Tampa Bay Rays to complete a very impressive four-game sweep by the O'sVisit 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

16:27 - Guest: Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, including whether Daniels has the best situation for any first-round quarterback for Washington over the last 30 years, how much stock Keim is putting into the high praise from coaches and players for Daniels' work ethic and command of the offense, Keim's compare and contrast of Daniels with Houston Texas quarterback C.J. Stroud and whether the Commanders had Daniels as their QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft37:13 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning three games in a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves...and reaction to a notable piece on retired Nats starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg54:02 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning the first three games of a four-game series at the Tampa Bays thanks to great hitting and pitching by the O'sVisit 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

13:31 - Commanders: discussion of Joe Whitt Jr., the Commanders' defense and whether he is the Washington defense coordinator who will have the team for the first time in decades being consistently good on defense over multiple seasons off comments from Whitt at a post-OTA-practice press conference on his philosophy regarding starters, what has stood out to him about his players during offseason practices, the impressive nature of linebacker Frankie Luvu, the leadership of linebacker Bobby Wagner, how linebacker Jamin Davis is doing in getting some work at edge defender, how corner Emmanuel Forbes Junior is doing in trying to bounce back from his bad rookie season and more33:50 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in a game that included Mitchell Parker becoming the first pitcher for the Nats since the franchise moved to Washington, D.C. in the 2004-2005 offseason to allow three earned runs or less in each of his first 10 Major League regular-season starts42:52 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-5 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays as one of the Orioles' top pitching prospects, Cade Povich, allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings in his Major League regular-season debutVisit 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

14:58 - Commanders: reaction to comments by Commanders head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-OTA-practice press conference on the team releasing kicker Brandon McManus off him being accused of sexual assault, the team finally removing the Astroturf field at the team facility and the appeal of center Tyler Biadasz30:33 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels off comments from center Tyler Biadasz at a post-OTA-practice press conference, head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-OTA-practice press conference and ESPN NFL and college-football analyst Louis Riddick on ESPN's NFL Live...thoughts on the Commanders appearing to be poised to incorporate more no-huddle into their offense off comments from Biadasz...and an assessment of linebacker Jamin Davis off comments from him at a post-OTA-practice press conference on getting practice time at edge defender and on his contract situation45:02 - Nationals: analysis of a 9-1 loss to the New York Mets to complete a three-game sweep, including Nats manager Davey Martinez during his postgame press conference calling out struggling shortstop CJ Abrams52:43 - Orioles: breakdown of a 3-2 walk-off loss at the Toronto Blue JaysVisit 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

17:01 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of the state of the Commanders' offense, including deep dives on the team at running back, offensive line, receiver and tight end and an assessment of if the team has set up quarterback Jayden Daniels with a quality supporting cast43:14 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats placing starting pitcher Trevor Williams on the 15-Day Injured List with a right flexor-muscle strain...and discussion of a 6-3 loss to the New York Mets51:47 - Orioles: breakdown of a 10-1 win at the Toronto Blue Jays in a game in which first baseman and notorious Blue Jays destroyer Ryan Mountcastle hit two home runsVisit 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

17:57 - Guest: former Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons executive and founder of The33rdTeam.com Joe Banner on the Commanders' new front office, including what he especially likes about managing partner Josh Harris, an underrated positive about general manager Adam Peters, a key point about analytics in the current NFL, how senior vice president of football strategy Eugene Shen can serve head coach Dan Quinn especially well and what senior vice president of football initiatives Dave Gardi can bring to the team31:33 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-7 loss to the New York Mets in a game that featured starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore allowing six runs in 4 1/3 innings40:08 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-2 win at the Toronto Blue Jays in a game in which the O's hit four home runsVisit 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

10:35 - Guest: former Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons executive and founder of The33rdTeam.com Joe Banner on the Commanders, including insight on head coach Dan Quinn (whose hiring as Falcons head coach was recommended by Banner), why Banner likes the hirings of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and assistant head coach/offensive pass-game coordinator Brian Johnson and why Banner believes the Commanders made the right call in taking Jayden Daniels with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft30:01 - Commanders: reaction to comments from Detroit Lions offensive coordinator and former Commanders head-coaching candidate Ben Johnson on why he withdrew from head-coaching consideration in the 2024 offseason44:58 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats losing two of three games at the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians58:25 - Orioles: analysis of the O's winning two of three games against the Tampa Bay Rays and of starting pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells being done for the season due to each guy needing UCL surgeryVisit 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