The Al Galdi Podcast

12:44 - Guest: ESPN senior writer Don Van Natta Jr. on how legendary former Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs compelled Dan Snyder to go through with the sale of the Commanders to the Josh Harris group when Snyder was trying to not go through with the sale, the absurd lengths to which Snyder went to not sell the Commanders, Snyder's unhappiness with the Commanders' success, the significance of the fracture between Snyder and Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones, the degree to which Snyder was disengaged during the process of the team rebranding to the name Commanders, why Van Natta believes that another rebrand for the team is coming and more47:19 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-1 win at the Calgary Flames as newly-extended goaltender Logan Thompson continued his great play52:19 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown's 66-41 loss to No. 15 St. John's and VCU's 78-69 loss at Saint LouisVisit 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

15:10 - Commanders: discussion of notable big-picture comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn during their joint end-of-season press conference29:35 - Commanders: analysis of the offense off Locker Room Clean Out Day and general manager Adam Peters' and head coach Dan Quinn's joint end-of-season press conference, including the team's many offensive and special-teams players set to be unrestricted free agents in the 2025 offseason, updates from right guard Samuel Cosmi and receiver Noah Brown on their injury situations, a look at the resurgent season for tight end Zach Ertz, examination of key advanced stats for quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 55-23 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game and Daniels saying of the Commanders' fanbase, "We've awoken a sleeping giant"42:39 - Commanders: analysis of the defense off Locker Room Clean Out Day and general manager Adam Peters' and head coach Dan Quinn's joint end-of-season press conference, including the team's many defensive players set to be unrestricted free agents in the 2025 offseason, breakdowns of playing-time percentages and notable Pro Football Focus grades for Commanders defensive players in the 55-23 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game, a particular focus on cornerback Marshon Lattimore given his struggles and an honest evaluation of the anti-Commanders officiating in the NFC Championship Game01:00:22 - Capitals: reaction to the Caps signing goaltender Logan Thompson to a six-year, $35.1 million contract extension01:03:23 - Wizards: thoughts on a 130-108 loss at the Dallas Mavericks for the Wizards' 14th consecutive lossVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention 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 lineupVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10:24 - Commanders: examining the initial thoughts of head coach Dan Quinn on the end of the Commanders' magical season...and breakdown of the three biggest reasons for the 55-23 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game31:50 - Commanders: deep dive on the performance of quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 55-23 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game...proper praise for two special-teams items for the Commanders in the game...and more49:22 - Capitals: discussion of a 2-1 loss at the Vancouver Canucks to end the Caps' 12-game point streak53:09 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats agreeing with left-handed Japanese pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara on a two-year contract, marking first time since the franchise moved to Washington, D.C. in the 2004-2005 offseason that the Nats signed a player directly from Asia01:01:18 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 79-78 win at Indiana, Georgetown's 78-68 loss at Providence, American's 81-77 win over Colgate, VCU's 75-61 win over St. Bonaventure, Liberty's 82-59 win at Florida International, William & Mary's 78-73 win over Monmouth, Virginia's 74-59 loss to Notre Dame and Virginia Tech's 72-57 loss to Clemson01:13:49 - Wizards: reaction to a 119-109 loss at the Phoenix Suns - the Wizards' 13th consecutive loss - as Kyle Kuzma had a very good game but then made some very curious commentsWhatever 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 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

20:19 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn each being named a finalist for one of the eight Associated Press NFL awards for the 2024 regular season...and analysis of the offense versus the Philadelphia Eagles' defense in preparation for the NFC Championship Game, including notable items from the Commanders' and Eagles' latest injury reports for the game, a look at just how loaded the Eagles' defense is and insight on offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, Daniels, receiver Terry McLaurin, blocking by Commanders receivers and more off comments from Quinn and Kingsbury45:09 - Commanders: analysis of the defense versus the Philadelphia Eagles' offense in preparation for the NFC Championship Game, including notable items from the Commanders' and Eagles' latest injury reports for the game, important nuance about how the Commanders did against Eagles running back Saquon Barkley in the 2024 regular season, insight on cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., inspiring words from Whitt on what's going on with the Commanders and more off comments from Whitt and head coach Dan Quinn01:02:16 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game...and a pick for the game01:23:38 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-0 win at Seattle Kraken to extend the Caps' point streak to 12 games01:26:04 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 91-70 win at No. 17 Illinois for the Terrapins' first road win over a team ranked in an Associated Press Top 25 Poll in the 2024-2025 season...and a salute to William & Mary for a 94-83 win over Hampton to improve to 6-1 in the CAA in the 2024-2025 season01:29:56 - Wizards: reaction to a 110-93 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers - the Wizards' 12th consecutive loss - as Kyle Kuzma's struggles continuedVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention 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

16:07 - Commanders: breakdowns of key items from the Commanders' and Philadelphia Eagles' first injury reports for the NFC Championship Game...and discussion of how the Commanders will replace right guard Samuel Cosmi with him done for the season due to a torn right ACL, a key point about the Eagles' run defense, a notable difference between Jayden Daniels and other rookie quarterbacks to advance to a conference-championship game, the work ethic of Daniels, the Commanders being underdogs for the NFC Championship Game, the leadership of head coach Dan Quinn, an interesting item regarding the role of Bob Myers with the team and more off comments from Quinn, Daniels and receiver Terry McLaurin40:43 - Guest: former Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons executive and founder of The33rdTeam.com Joe Banner on why he multiple times recommended the hiring of current Commanders head coach Dan Quinn as head coach, the impressive work of Kliff Kingsbury as Commanders offensive coordinator, whether Kingsbury should leave the Commanders for an NFL head-coaching job, what's most impressive about quarterback Jayden Daniels, whether Daniels is having the best season by a rookie quarterback in NFL history, what's going on with the Eagles' passing offense in preparation for the NFC Championship Game against the Commanders, how the Commanders can beat the Eagles, how Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has done, the lessons from the great success for running back Saquon Barkley with the Eagles, the impact of Vic Fangio as Eagles defensive coordinator, whether Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is underrated, why Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman has done well and more01:09:21 - College Basketball: reaction to American's last-second 68-67 win over Lehigh, George Washington's 74-61 loss at UMass and Virginia Tech's 71-64 loss at Georgia TechVisit 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

14:40 - Commanders: the latest on assistant general manager Lance Newmark potentially being hired by the New York Jets as their general manager...and discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels, including him winning multiple major awards from the Pro Football Writers of America and high praise for Daniels from Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio26:42 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on quarterback Jayden Daniels' exceptional performances in the 23-20 walk-off win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round and in the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round (including which performance was better), why Daniels in the win at the Lions was so good against the blitz, the best passes by Daniels over the two games, the masterful work by offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury in the win at the Lions to get the rushing offense in terms of running backs back on track, what the Commanders should do at right guard with Samuel Cosmi done for the season due to a torn right ACL and more57:35 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 win at the Edmonton Oilers to extend the Caps' point streak to 11 games01:01:27 - Wizards: reaction to a 111-88 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers for the Wizards' 11th consecutive loss01:04:11 - College Basketball: thoughts on George Mason's 75-62 win at St. Bonaventure, VCU's 81-57 win at Rhode Island and Virginia's 74-56 win over Boston College to snap a five-game losing streakVisit 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 lineupVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:38 - Commanders: analysis of the latest on the potential departures of assistant general manager Lance Newmark, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and run-game coordinator/running-backs coach Anthony Lynn...update on the health of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell for the NFC Championship Game against the Commanders...and discussion about Jayden Daniels, including whether he is playing the best of the four remaining quarterbacks in the NFL Playoffs 29:35 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the wild, celebrity-filled postgame scene for the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, why he (like Galdi) would not trade quarterback Jayden Daniels for any other player in the NFL, the extent to which Daniels has carried the Commanders to the NFC Championship Game, why the Philadelphia Eagles are a good matchup for the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game, what the Commanders should do at right guard with Samuel Cosmi done for the season due to a torn right ACL and more50:30 - Orioles: reaction to Orioles free-agent outfielder/DH Anthony Santander agreeing on a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays56:46 - Georgetown Basketball: breakdown of a 64-63 win at Villanova in a game in which the Hoyas overcame an eight-point deficit with 2:34 left in the second half by ending the game on a 9-0 runCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:00 - Commanders: reaction to right guard Samuel Cosmi being done for the season due to a torn right ACL and to news on assistant general manager Lance Newmark, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. and run-game coordinator/running-backs coach Anthony Lynn being candidates for jobs with other NFL teams25:26 - Commanders: further analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels' all-time-great performance in the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, including how what he did compares with other all-time-great playoff performances by Washington quarterbacks41:10 - Commanders: further breakdown of the defense in the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, including the outrageous nature of the Commanders generating five takeaways in the game, the rises of cornerback Mike Sainristil and safety Quan Martin and breakdowns of playing-time percentages for Commanders defensive players in the game54:26 - Maryland Basketball: discussion of a 69-66 win over Nebraska in a game the Terrapins won despite blowing a nine-point lead with less than three and-a-half minutes left in the second half58:38 - Wizards: thoughts on a 123-100 loss at the Sacramento Kings for the Wizards' 10th consecutive lossVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:23 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round having one of the greatest games for a quarterback in franchise history30:39 - Commanders: breakdowns of a variety of items from the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, including more production from receivers Terry McLaurin and Dyami Brown, the resurgent rushing offense in terms of running backs, a wild game for the defense with it giving up a lot on a per-play basis but also generating five takeaways and a mixed game for kicker Zane Gonzalez46:52 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins to extend the Caps' point streak to 10 games50:43 - College Basketball: discussion of Georgetown's 73-68 loss to DePaul, Virginia's 81-67 loss at Louisville, Virginia Tech's 72-63 loss to Wake Forest and success for George Mason and VCU01:01:02 - Wizards: thoughts on a 122-114 loss at the Golden State Warriors for the Wizards' ninth consecutive lossWhatever 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 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

10:44 - Commanders: analysis of the offense versus the Detroit Lions' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, including key stats, a look back at the great work of quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 23-20 walk-off win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Daniels, receiver Terry McLaurin, receiver Dyami Brown and the Commanders' running game in terms of running backs31:02 - Commanders: analysis of the defense versus the Detroit Lions' offense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, including the latest on notable injuries, key stats, proper praise for linebackers Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu, a review of the work of the defense in the 23-20 walk-off win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round and discussion of comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on being a head-coaching candidate for the New York Jets, the Lions' offense and the play of cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the win at the Bucs47:23 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs...and a pick for the game57:55 - Capitals: breakdown of a 1-0 overtime win at the Ottawa Senators as winger Alex Ovechkin scored the game-winning goal on the 19th anniversary of his most famous goal01:02:06 - Maryland Basketball: reaction to a 76-74 overtime loss at Northwestern in a game in which the Terrapins overcame a nine-point deficit with less than four minutes left in the second half but lost on a last-second shot01:05:06 - Wizards: thoughts on a 130-123 loss to the Phoenix Suns for the Wizards' eighth consecutive lossVisit 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