The Al Galdi Podcast

13:09 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders' initial injury report for their game against the New York Giants...and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera, including analysis of the disappointing seasons that interior defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne are having22:49 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Sam Howell and the Commanders' offense off comments from Howell and head coach Ron Rivera, including the team's drastic improvement at avoiding sacks, Howell's rapport with assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, the statistical season that Howell is having and the high-level pass-catching production that the Commanders are getting from running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson58:06 - Wizards: analysis of a 130-117 loss to the Dallas Mavericks01:00:37 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown's 71-60 loss at Rutgers and Virginia Tech's 60-44 win over CampbellVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:40 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the rise of quarterback Sam Howell, the extent to which assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is a candidate to be the team's next head coach, whether managing partner Josh Harris' mind on head coach Ron Rivera is already made up, how much of the Commanders' disappointing defense is on coaching and how much is on the players, the seasons that interior defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne are having and more53:29 - Guest: New York Giants insider Paul Dottino of WFAN, MSG Networks and Giants.com with an in-depth breakdown of the team in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Giants, including the futures of quarterback Daniel Jones, running back Saquan Barkely, senior vice president and general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll with the team01:12:25 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in a game in which goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 35 saves for the shutoutCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:04 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders' defensive struggles in the 29-26 loss at the Seattle Seahawks off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference25:23 - Commanders: discussion of the Commanders' offense off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 29-26 loss at the Seattle Seahawks, including a closer look at quarterback Sam Howell's good performance in the game and an examination of the notion that assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy should be calling more running plays43:38 - Commanders: analysis of whether the Commanders in their 29-26 loss at the Seattle Seahawks should have gone for two after receiver Dyami Brown's 35-yard touchdown reception with 52 seconds left in the fourth quarter to cut the Commanders' deficit to 26-2551:51 - Wizards: reaction to a 111-107 loss at the Toronto Raptors in a game in which the Wizards blew a 23-point third-quarter leadVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:59 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Sam Howell in the 29-26 loss at the Seattle Seahawks having a third consecutive big game26:31 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense, the Commanders' poor clock/timeout management late in the fourth quarter and more struggles for long snapper Cameron Cheeseman in the 29-26 loss at the Seattle Seahawks43:35 - College Football: react to sobering news on Virginia running back Perris Jones...and breakdowns of James Madison's 44-6 win over UConn, Liberty's 38-10 win over Old Dominion, Maryland's 13-10 win at Nebraska, Virginia Tech's 48-22 win at Boston College and Navy's 31-6 win over UAB01:02:45 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 64-61 loss to Davidson and 66-63 loss to UAB, Georgetown's 68-67 loss to Holy Cross, Virginia's 73-70 win over Florida and Virginia Tech's 79-77 loss to South Carolina01:14:44 - Wizards: examining what mattered from the Wizards' 124-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets and 102-94 loss at the Brooklyn Nets, including Delon Wright suffering a left-knee sprain and a potential breakout performance by Bilal Coulibaly01:19:53 - Capitals: discussion of the Caps' 4-2 win at the New Jersey Devils and 4-1 win at the New York Islanders to improve to 6-1-1 since a 1-3-1 startCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsWhatever 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!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:28 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the Seattle Seahawks, including a breakdown of the Seahawks' defense and comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the Seahawks' defense, the Commanders over their last two games having lessened the sack problem, the growth of quarterback Sam Howell, receiver Jahan Dotson's drops, the Commanders' rushing offense and more38:24 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the Seattle Seahawks, including a breakdown of the Seahawks' offense and comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, how the Commanders' defense played in the 20-17 win at the New England Patriots, Del Rio's displeasure with the officials for their 15-yard roughing-the-passer penalty on edge defender KJ Henry in the game and more53:29 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Seattle Seahawks and a pick for the game01:02:52 - Virginia Football: breakdown of the Cavaliers' wild 31-24 loss at No. 11 Louisville01:10:06 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Nebraska, James Madison-UConn, Liberty-Old Dominion, Virginia Tech-Boston College and Navy-UABVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app, use the promo code "Galdi" and enjoy a great offer!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:13 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders' initial injury report for their game at the Seattle Seahawks...and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on edge defender Chase Young's apparent shot at the Commanders at his introductory press conference with the San Francisco 49ers, how Rivera's self-described audition for managing partner Josh Harris is going, punter Tress Way winning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week and more27:04 - Commanders: analysis of the declarations of Sam Howell as a franchise quarterback, the pass-heavy approach that the Commanders have taken with Howell, Howell's connection with assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, the team being much better at avoiding sacks over its last two games and more off comments from Howell and head coach Ron Rivera54:26 - Capitals: thoughts on a 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers58:11 - Wizards: reaction to a 132-116 win at the Charlotte Hornets01:02:25 - Virginia Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for the Cavaliers' game at No. 11 LouisvilleVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12:01 - Commanders: reaction to multiple roster moves by the Commanders and to former Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz reportedly agreeing on a contract with the Los Angeles Rams20:40 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of the Commanders, including why quarterback Sam Howell over the last two games has been so much better at not getting sacked, insight on Howell doing so well when blitzed in the 20-17 win at the New England Patriots, an assessment of assistant head coach/Eric Bieniemy's play-calling over the last two games, corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr.'s strong performance in the win at the Pats, and where Washington went wrong with its failed run of having four first-round picks making up the starting defensive line58:47 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland's season-opening 68-53 win over Mount St. Mary's and Georgetown's season-opening 94-57 win over Le MoyneCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:21 - Commanders: examining whether quarterback Sam Howell and the Commanders' offense are good enough to lead the team to the playoffs in the 2023 season off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 20-17 win at the New England Patriots34:51 - Commanders: analysis of a very good performance by corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. in the 20-17 win at the New England Patriots and more on the Commanders' defense off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference46:19 - Commanders: discussion of the work of Commanders edge defenders in the 20-17 win at the New England Patriots...reaction to former Commanders edge defender taking a shot at the Commanders in his introductory press conference with the San Francisco 49ers...breakdown of former Commanders edge defender Montez Sweat's big-money contract extension with the Chicago Bears01:02:01 - Wizards: thoughts on a 146-128 loss at the Philadelphia 76ersVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10:45 - Commanders: examining the notion of Sam Howell being a franchise quarterback for the Commanders...and a deep dive on the performance of Howell in the 20-17 win at New England Patriots29:03 - Commanders: analysis of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Commanders receivers and Commanders running backs in the 20-17 win at New England Patriots37:46 - Commanders: discussion of the Commanders' defense and special teams in the 20-17 win at New England Patriots54:38 - College Football: breakdowns of James Madison's 42-14 win at Georgia State, Liberty's 56-30 win over Louisiana Tech, Maryland's 51-15 loss to No. 11 Penn State, Virginia Tech's 34-3 loss at No. 13 Louisville, Virginia's 45-17 loss to Georgia Tech, Navy's 32-18 loss at Temple and Old Dominion's 28-24 loss to Coastal Carolina01:16:14 - Capitals: thoughts on a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets01:20:10 - Wizards: reaction to a 121-114 loss at the Miami Heat and to the NBA's first-ever In-Season TournamentCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!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!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:20 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the New England Patriots, including comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on whether Sam Howell is tracking toward being a franchise quarterback, what Howell did well in the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Commanders' revamped offensive line and more37:22- Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the New England Patriots, including comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on the Commanders trading edge defenders Montez Sweat and Chase Young and what now for the team at edge defender 50:01 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the New England Patriots and a pick for the game59:47 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Penn State, James Madison-Georgia State, Virginia Tech-Louisville, Virginia-Georgia Tech and Navy-Temple01:11:38 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders in a game in which the Caps dominated the puck-possession battle but did not score a goalVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app, use the promo code "Galdi" and enjoy a great offer!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices