The Al Galdi Podcast

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:08 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of the Commanders' joint practice at the New York Jets, including thoughts on the value of the practice, what went right and wrong for the Commanders at the practice and key comments on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels from Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, Jets head coach Robert Saleh, Jets corner Sauce Gardner and others40:12 - Nationals: analysis of a wild 9-5 10-inning loss to the San Francisco Giants in a game that featured two rain delays and in a game in which the Nats overcame a 5-2 ninth-inning deficit but also allowed seven runs over the final two innings52:34 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-6 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays as starting pitcher Dean Kremer was bad for the fifth time in seven starts since coming off the 15-Day Injured ListVisit 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17:30 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson on the Commanders and the state of the NFC East, including the plausibility of the Commanders going from worst in the division for the 2023 season to first in the division for the 2024 season, who Monson views as the favorite to win the NFC East in the 2024 season, whether the Dallas Cowboys or Philadelphia Eagles are more positioned for a surprisingly bad 2024 season, the NFC East head coach whose job security is most in question, what Monson made of Commanders general manager Adam Peters' high volume of moves in the 2024 offseason and perspective on Commanders corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr.44:42 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants in a game in which starting pitcher Jake Irvin struggled for a fourth time in six starts52:49 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-3 win at the Toronto Blue Jays in game that featured second baseman Jackson Holliday homering for a third consecutive game and right fielder Anthony Santander homering twice and making a key defensive playVisit 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:19 - Commanders: discussion of the offense off the releasing of the team's first unofficial depth chart of the 2024 preseason and comments from head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, including Quinn on why Jayden Daniels is the QB1 on the unofficial depth chart, Quinn on how Daniels has exceeded Quinn's high expectations for Daniels in terms of readiness and command, Kingsbury on Daniels' impressive work ethic and learning of the offense, Kingsbury on what he would tell Commanders fans who are concerned about the offensive line and insight from Kingsbury on offensive tackle Brandon Coleman, tight end Zach Ertz and running back Austin Ekeler33:42 - Commanders: discussion of the defense off the releasing of the team's first unofficial depth chart of the 2024 preseason and comments from head coach Dan Quinn and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including Quinn and Whitt on corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Whitt on corner Mike Sainristil, Whitt on edge defender/linebacker Jamin Davis and Quinn on the Commanders being visited by Redskins legends Joe Gibbs and Darrell Green45:13 - Nationals: analysis of an 11-5 win over the San Francisco Giants in a game in which three key players in the Nats' rebuild - left fielder James Wood, shortstop CJ Abrams and catcher Keibert Ruiz - all homered53:56 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-2 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays despite second baseman Jackson Holliday homering for a third time in six gamesVisit 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:59 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on how quarterback Jayden Daniels is doing at 2024 Commanders Training Camp, how he compares with previous recent Washington quarterbacks, whether Brandon Coleman is winning the competition with Cornelius Lucas for the team's starting-left-tackle job, the likelihoods of edge defender/linebacker Jamin Davis and safety Darrick Forrest not making the Commanders' initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season, the team's competition at kickoff returner, how crowds at the Commanders' open practices at this year's training camp have been and more43:40 - Nationals: analysis of a 4-1 loss to the San Francisco GiantsVisit 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.