The Al Galdi Podcast

17:22 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson on the Commanders taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Daniels' deep-ball success from his Heisman Trophy-winning 2023 season can convey to the NFL, the value of a quarterback like Daniels with elite running ability, why Monson views the Commanders taking Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton in the second round as one of the best value picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether targeting players (as the Commanders seemingly did) who test well athletically is a sound NFL Draft strategy and more40:32 - Nationals: analysis of a 1-0 win at the Texas Rangers in a game in which starting pitcher Trevor Williams and four relievers combined on a six-hit shutout49:03 - Orioles: breakdown of a 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees off the O's reinstating starting pitcher John Means from the 15-Day Injured List but also placing starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-Day Injured ListVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20:26 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic with intel on and reaction to what the Commanders did in the 2024 NFL Draft, including interpretation of Commanders general manager Adam Peters saying that quarterback Jayden Daniels was the highest-rated player on the Commanders' draft board, whether the team's quarterback decision via their No. 2-overall pick in the draft ultimately was the unknown that we thought, whether undrafted-free-agent signee Sam Hartman is set to be the Commanders' QB3, what to make of the team's left-tackle situation, the meaning of the Commanders using their first 2024 second-round pick on an interior defensive lineman in Johnny Newton and more52:20 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-1 loss at the Texas Rangers in a game in which starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore allowed two runs in five innings with seven strikeouts versus one walk59:17 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in a game that featured starting pitcher Dean Kremer allowing two runs in seven inningsVisit 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

17:07 - Guest: NFL and college football analyst Ryan Fowler of Bleacher Report and The Draft Network on the Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft class, including breakdowns of LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman, Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey and Temple linebacker Jordan Magee39:51 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 win at the Miami Marlins to complete the Nats' first four-game sweep of a regular-season series since September 201947:16 - Orioles: thoughts on a 2-0 win over the Yankees as starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and three Orioles relievers combined on a seven-hit shutoutVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:07 - Guest: NFL Draft and college football analyst Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros on why he gave the Commanders an A for what they did in the 2024 NFL Draft, including breakdowns of the team's top picks in LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman and Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey58:04 - Capitals: thoughts on the end of the Caps' 2023-2024 season and on the state of the Caps off a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers to conclude a four-game sweep in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs01:07:20 - Nationals: analysis of a 12-9 win at the Miami Marlins in a game in which the Nats overcame a 7-0 fourth-inning deficit01:19:25 - Orioles: discussion of a 7-6 loss to the Oakland A's in a game that featured closer Craig Kimbrel blowing his second consecutive save chance and leaving the game due to upper-back tightnessVisit 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!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:46 - Commanders: analysis of the defensive players taken by the team over the final two days of the 2024 NFL Draft in Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Temple linebacker Jordan Magee, Washington safety Dominque Hampton and Notre Dame edge defender Javontae Jean-Baptiste37:18 - Commanders: analysis of the offensive players taken by the Commanders over the final two days of the 2024 NFL Draft in Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman and Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey50:43 - Commanders: reaction to quarterback Jayden Daniels' introductory press conference, including a notable reveal by general manager Adam Peters57:54 - Capitals: discussion of a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers to put the Caps down, 3-0, in their best-of-seven series in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs01:06:06 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats winning the first two games of a four-game series at the Miami Marlins01:20:59 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's splitting the first two games of a three-game series against the Oakland A's and on the O's optioning second baseman/shortstop Jackson Holliday back to Triple-A Norfolk. Visit 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

16:37 - Commanders: discussion and analysis of the Commanders taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including key comments from Daniels and general manager Adam Peters and a a few thoughts on the Commanders reportedly not exercising the fifth-year option in the rookie contract of linebacker Jamin Davis and retiring the No. 28 of legendary former Redskins cornerback Darrell Green39:06 - Nationals: breakdown of a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete a three-game sweep despite a strong outing from starting pitcher MacKenzie GoreWhatever 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

17:07 - Commanders: three final thoughts before the Commanders' No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including why North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye should be the pick but also why whomever is the pick is worthy of excitement40:13 - Nationals: analysis of an 11-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game that featured starting pitcher Jake Irvin allowing six runs in 4 2/3 innings46:21 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-5 win at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which shortstop Gunnar Henderson reached base five times and made a key defensive playVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:09 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of why the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft should take LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels over North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye and Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, including final comparisons of the three in a variety of categories42:59 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-3 loss at the New York Rangers to go down, 2-0, in a best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs52:11 - Nationals: breakdown of a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the Nats made three key outs on the base paths01:01:35 - Orioles: discussion of a 7-4 loss at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez allowed seven runs in 4 1/3 inningsVisit 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

20:49 - Guest: Benjamin Robinson, creator of Grinding The Mocks, on his groundbreaking and innovative work projecting NFL Drafts via a "wisdom of crowds" approach with mock drafts, what his work tells us about the Commanders' quarterback decision with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, where and how NFL teams go wrong in the NFL Draft, which NFL Draft trade-value chart is the best and more44:56 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win at the Los Angeles Angels as starting pitcher Albert Suarez tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings for a second consecutive start off having not pitched in a Major League regular-season game since Sept. 26, 2017Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:08 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the meaning and causes of a chaotic last few days regarding the Commanders and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and on the Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft, including the likelihood of trades by the Commanders and who Standig is projecting for them to take with their No. 2-overall pick52:21 - Capitals: thoughts on a 4-1 loss at the New York Rangers in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs58:06 - Nationals: deep dive on the Nats winning two of three games over the Houston Astros, including impressive outings from starting pitchers Mitchell Parker and Trevor Williams and the continued rise of shortstop CJ Abrams01:14:32 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games at the Kansas City Royals, including more impressive home runs by the O's and a strong outing from starting pitcher Cole IrvinVisit 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