The Al Galdi Podcast

14:43 - Guest: Barry Svrluga, columnist for The Washington Post, on the state of the Commanders off their 2024 renaissance season, including the team finally having solved owner and quarterback - two items that Svrluga pounded for years, why he's not necessarily expecting a big-splash offseason from general manager Adam Peters and what has been especially impressive about offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury...and Svrluga provides analysis and intel on the Nationals' lack of spending in MLB's 2024-2025 offseason, including the dynamic between president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo and the Lerner ownership group, how close we might actually be to a sale of the Nats, insight on the inner workings of the Lerner ownership group and the latest in the MASN dispute50:16 - George Mason Basketball: breakdown of a 76-74 overtime win at Saint Louis for Mason's 10th consecutive winCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:59 - Guest: CBS Sports NFL Draft writer Josh Edwards on what the Commanders can learn from the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles' roster construction, including the Eagles' heavy emphasis on building up the offensive and defensive lines, a strategy that the Eagles employ to ease their salary-cap hits, the great drafting and free-agency work of Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman, notable roster-construction items from the Kansas City Chiefs and more...and Edwards, who covers Kentucky Football recruiting for 247 Sports, also provides analysis of Commanders running back and Kentucky product Chris Rodriguez Jr.43:46 - Wizards: discussion of a 131-121 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in a game in which the Wizards overcame an 18-point first-quarter deficit and made franchise history with each of the team's nine players who played in the game scoring at least 10 points49:33 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland being No. 25 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 Poll, freshman-of-the-week honors for the Terrapins' Derik Queen and Georgetown's Thomas Sorber, George Mason being among "others receiving votes" for the latest AP Top 25 Poll and American winning for a ninth time in 10 games with a 60-58 victory over LafayetteVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:37 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL analyst Gordon McGuinness on the greatness of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' rookie season and on potential trade and free-agent targets for the Commanders in the 2025 offseason, including what they should be willing to give up in a trade for Cleveland Browns edge defender Myles Garrett, how good Garrett is, to what extent - if at all - his age is a concern, the positional value of edge defender, whether the Commanders should be in on a trade for Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, assessments of the free-agent classes of receivers and running backs in the 2025 offseason, how much of running back Saquon Barkley's success with the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles was about their great offensive line and more43:23 - Capitals: breakdown of a 5-4 shootout loss to the Utah Hockey Club to extend the Caps' home point streak to 15 games - tied for the second-longest regular-season home point streak in franchise history50:05 - Wizards: discussion of a 134-124 loss to the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers and a 125-111 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in games that featured encouraging performances by Wizards building blocks...and reaction to an ESPN report that the Wizards were willing to trade for former Wizard Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns01:01:35 - College Basketball: analysis of No. 18 Maryland's 90-81 win over Rutgers as the Terrapins' Derik Queen outdid the Scarlet Knights' Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey in a clash of hyped freshmen, Georgetown's 60-46 win over Seton Hall, American's 78-75 overtime win at Lehigh, George Mason's 82-67 win over Rhode Island for a ninth consecutive victory, VCU's 73-68 win at Dayton, Liberty's 64-61 win over Sam Houston, Virginia Tech's 65-63 win at Notre Dame, Virginia's 75-61 win over Georgia Tech and William & Mary's 74-64 loss at DelawareVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16:10 - Guest: NFL and college football analyst Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network on the perceived position groups of strength in the 2025 NFL Draft, a running back who the Commanders should consider taking with their No. 29-overall pick in the draft, whether the Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr. is a true NFL RB1, the belief that the draft is not a good one for receivers, why the Commanders should do what they can to trade for Cleveland Browns edge defender Myles Garrett, breakdowns of the rookie seasons of three notable Commanders in cornerback Mike Sainristil, interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton and left tackle Brandon Coleman and more40:51 - Capitals: discussion of a 4-3 win at the Philadelphia Flyers as left wing Alex Ovechkin had a strong game that included him scoring a goal to get to just 16 goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals47:57 - Wizards: deep dive on the four trades that the Wizards made in the lead-up to the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline, including why what was done was very good for the team's rebuild59:20 - College Basketball: thoughts on No. 18 Maryland's 73-70 loss at Ohio State, Liberty's 77-53 win over Louisiana Tech and William & Mary's 86-66 loss at DrexelVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.comDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:48 - Commanders: reaction to quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard not getting the Jacksonville Jaguars' offensive-coordinator job, increasing the likelihood of each of the Commanders' top five offensive assistant coaches being back with the team for the 2025 season...and discussion of Cleveland Browns edge defender Myles Garrett expressing interest in being traded to the Commanders, including the degree to which this is a function of quarterback Jayden Daniels, how far Commanders general manager Adam Peters should be willing to go to get Garrett and analysis of Garrett's greatness35:18 - Wizards: breakdown of the Wizards reportedly trading Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks and officially trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings...and reaction to the Wizards winning their third consecutive game with a 119-102 win at the Brooklyn Nets in a game in which three key Wizards building blocks played well45:44 - College Basketball: thoughts on George Mason's 53-50 win at George Washington, American's 71-49 loss at Bucknell and Virginia Tech's 81-75 loss to SMUVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:53 - Guest: all-time-great Washington tight end Chris Cooley on his life as an assistant wrestling coach for NJCAA powerhouse Northwest College, to what extent the Commanders' great 2024 season made him feel attached to the franchise again, his memories of his innovative - and controversial - film breakdowns on radio and his in-depth analysis of the 2024 Commanders' offense vs. the Redskins' 2015 and 2016 offenses vs. the Skins' 2012 offense in terms of offensive coordinators Kliff Kingsbury, Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan and QB1s Jayden Daniels, Kirk Cousins and Robert Griffin III50:12 - Capitals: breakdown of a 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers to extend the Caps' home point streak to 14 games - the third-longest regular-season home point streak in franchise history55:04 - College Basketball: analysis of Georgetown's 74-69 loss at Xavier and VCU's 96-66 win over La SalleCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.comDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:53 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to managing partner Josh Harris at a season-ending press conference saying that the team is staying with the name Commanders32:50 - Commanders: discussion of comments from managing partner Josh Harris at a season-ending press conference on Commanders football operations, including how aggressive the team will be in the 2025 offseason, the opportunity with a great young quarterback in Jayden Daniels and the work of general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn46:44 - Commanders: analysis of comments from managing partner Josh Harris at a season-ending press conference on the Commanders' quest for a new stadium, including what he wants in a new stadium, perhaps telling comments regarding Virginia not being a factor, the extent to which he wants the next stadium on the RFK Stadium land in Washington, D.C., the perpetual issue of whether public money should be used to build pro-sports venues and when the new stadium might be ready01:08:56 - Wizards: breakdown of a 124-114 win at the Charlotte Hornets to give the Wizards their second two-game winning streak of the 2024-2025 regular season01:12:34 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland being No. 18 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 Poll, Virginia's 73-57 win at Pitt and William & Mary's 90-75 win over Charleston Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youWhatever 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 youVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12:52 - Commanders: update on the first defection of a Commanders assistant coach in the 2025 offseason...discussion of the team reportedly keeping assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough via preventing him from interviewing with other NFL teams, including Blough's promise as an offensive coach and potential to succeed Kliff Kingsbury as Commanders offensive coordinator...and reaction to the NFL tellingly fining Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown - but not Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore - for a notable occurrence in the Commanders' 55-23 loss at the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game30:46 - Capitals: breakdown of a 5-4 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets in a battle of the NHL's top two teams in the 2024-2025 regular season35:59 - College Basketball: analysis of Georgetown's 73-70 win over Butler, American's 73-70 win over Butler, George Mason's 64-60 win at Davidson, VCU's 90-49 win over Richmond, Liberty's 72-61 loss at Jacksonville State and Virginia Tech's 75-74 win at Virginia47:51 - Wizards: thoughts on a 105-103 win at the Minnesota Timberwolves to end the Wizards' 16-game losing streak, which was tied for the longest losing streak in a regular season in Bullets/Wizards historyVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:21 - Guest: Commanders insider JP Finlay of NBC4 on the behind-the-scenes images from the Commanders' NFC Championship Game run that most stick with him, how much the team's 2024 season in terms of fan excitement reminded him of the Redskins' glory days, what has most stood out to him about the Josh Harris ownership group, whether the team's 2024 season went a long way toward making it so that Commanders remains the team's name, which of the Commanders' many unrestricted free agents in the 2025 offseason would be most expensive to keep, whether Marcus Mariota as one of those free agents might leave for a spot as a bridge QB1 on another NFL team, who would have replaced Kliff Kingsbury as Commanders offensive coordinator had he left for an NFL head-coaching job and more38:16 - Capitals: analysis of a wild 5-4 overtime loss at the Ottawa Senators in a game in which the Caps overcame a 4-2 third-period deficit46:55 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wizards tying their franchise record for longest losing streak in a regular season at 16 with a 134-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, including a pep talk for Wizards fans discouraged by the tankingVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.comVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:16 - Guest: NFL data analyst Kevin Cole of UnexpectedPoints.com on whether Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had the greatest season by a rookie quarterback in NFL history, including the key stats for and complexities of this question and the extent to which Redskins legend Sammy Baugh perhaps has claim to the greatest season by a rookie quarterback in NFL history...and Cole discusses the best advanced quarterback stats, the degree of certainty that we can have that Daniels already is an elite NFL quarterback, why the notion that the Commanders' success in the 2024 season was predicated mostly on good luck is wrong and how Commanders general manager Adam Peters should attack the 2025 offseason46:43 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland's 76-68 win over No. 17 Wisconsin, American's 75-68 win at Lafayette, George Mason's 58-53 overtime win over Loyola Chicago, Virginia's 82-71 win at Miami and Virginia Tech's 76-66 win at Florida State57:22 - Wizards: thoughts on a 106-82 loss to the Toronto Raptors for the Wizards' 15th consecutive lossVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices