The Al Galdi Podcast

13:22 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders reportedly agreeing with unrestricted-free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett on a one-year contract, including his impressive 2022 season and looming quarterback competition with Sam Howell23:16 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly losing unrestricted-free-agent linebacker Cole Holcomb to the Pittsburgh Steelers but also reportedly agreeing on contracts to re-sign unrestricted-free-agent defensive lineman Efe Obada and unrestricted-free-agent center Tyler Larsen33:07 - Guest: Ryan McIntyre, co-host of The College Basketball Experience podcast and of The Ryan And Rush Show podcast, on first-round games in the NCAA Tournament for Maryland, Virginia, Howard and VCU, with a particular focus on the Terrapins' matchup against West Virginia given that Ryan worked as a student manager and video coordinator for the Mountaineers under head coach Bob Huggins50:26 - Capitals: breakdown of a big 5-4 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres in a game in which the Caps overcame third-period deficits of 3-1 and 4-2Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:22 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Taylor Heinicke leaving the Commanders via a reported unrestricted-free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including the truth about the contract and two things to remember about Heinicke's time with Washington26:04 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to the Commanders releasing running back J.D. McKissic and reportedly parting with offensive-line coach John Matsko35:07 - Capitals: breakdown of a 5-3 loss at the New York Rangers that featured the Caps being without winger Alex Ovechkin but also getting production from younger players41:30 - Wizards: thoughts on a 117-97 rout of the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons that featured a great performance by Bradley BealVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:57 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders beginning their offensive-line rebuild by reportedly agreeing on contracts with Andrew Wylie and Nick Gates on Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period25:20 - Commanders: breakdown of a busy Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period for the Commanders' defense that featured the team reportedly agreeing on a contract with linebacker Cody Barton, claiming corner Cam Dantzler Sr. off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, reportedly agreeing to re-sign corner Danny Johnson and officially announcing the signing of interior defensive lineman Daron Payne to a contract extension37:28 - Guest: the greatest head coach in Maryland Basketball history, Gary Williams, on the Terrapins as they prepare for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, including their very good defense, their more up-tempo offense, the play of Jahmir Young, the foul trouble of Julian Reese, the inconsistency of Donta Scott, the first-round matchup with West Virginia, the state of college basketball with the NCAA Transfer Portal and NIL deals and moreVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16:01 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders reportedly agreeing with Daron Payne on a four-year, $90 million contract extension27:56 - Commanders: final thoughts for the Commanders as the NFL's legal tampering period begins, including an important reminder about NFL free agency off the sagas of William Jackson III and Ronald Darby39:13 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland, Virginia, VCU and Howard making the 2023 NCAA Tournament and on how those teams did in their conference tournaments52:28 - Wizards: react to a 114-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks and a 112-93 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers57:02 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps signing Trevor van Riemsdyk to a contract extension and of an impressive 5-1 win at the New York Islanders01:04:26 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats signing Keibert Ruiz to a contract extension and of two notable cuts at Nats Spring TrainingVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:51 - Commanders: analysis of billionaire Mitchell Rales reportedly joining Josh Harris' group to buy the Commanders - is this a major turning point in the sale of the team?22:33 - Commanders: what stands out from the Commanders hiring Bobby Engram as receivers coach27:27 - Guest: Pro Football Focus salary-cap analyst Brad Spielberger with a preview of free agency for the Commanders, including the likelihood of them working out a multi-year contract with the franchise-tagged Daron Payne, whether they should exercise the fifth-year option in Chase Young's rookie contract, the markets for Cole Holcomb and Taylor Heinicke, the free-agent quarterback who the team should seriously consider and a potential Commanders pursuit of Orlando Brown49:27 - College Basketball: react to Georgetown firing Patrick Ewing...breakdowns of Maryland's 70-54 win over Minnesota in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament and Virginia's 68-59 win over North Carolina in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament...and a salute to a step-forward season for George Mason off an 82-54 loss to St. Louis in the quarters of the A-10 Tournament59:10 - Capitals: thoughts on a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils despite a great performance by Darcy KuemperVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16:12 - Guest: The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler, who is a Commanders fan and used to work for the Redskins, on his Commanders-related analysis and insight on the 2023 NFL Draft off his in-depth coverage of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, including potential targets for the Commanders in the 2023 Draft, why he now has Hendon Hooker and not Will Levis as the 2023 Draft's QB4, where Sam Howell would rank in the class of quarterbacks for the 2023 Draft and what Fowler was hearing at the Combine regarding a potential Commanders pursuit of Orlando Brown in free agency40:36 - Wizards: breakdown of a 122-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in a key game from a standings standpoint and a game in which the Wiz blew a 15-point third-quarter lead45:59 - College Basketball: react to the end of a second consecutive dismal season for Georgetown with an 80-48 loss to Villanova in the first round of the Big East Tournament - is it Rick Pitino time?...thoughts on the state of Virginia Tech Basketball off its run in the ACC Tournament ending with 97-77 loss to N.C. State in the second round...and the latest on George Mason, George Washington and Howard in their conference tournamentsVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18:47 - Commanders: react to the New York Giants reportedly agreeing on a big-money contract extension with Daniel Jones, including the major competitive advantage that the Commanders may have in Sam Howell being on a rookie contract...and analysis of why wanting the Commanders to be in on a potential trade for Lamar Jackson off the Baltimore Ravens applying the non-exclusive franchise tag to him isn't a simple "yes"32:18 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on the Commanders' hiring of Eric Bieniemy as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator; what we should expect his Commanders offense to look like; how much change is needed for the team's offensive line; whether the Commanders should pay big money to retain Daron Payne, Montez Sweat and Chase Young; the philosophical debate of paying edge defenders vs. paying cornerbacks; and more49:36 - Wizards: breakdown of a 119-117 win at the Eastern Conference-worst Detroit Pistons on a put-back bucket by Daniel Gafford as time expired in the fourth quarter54:36 - Virginia Tech Basketball: thoughts on the Hokies' 67-64 win over Notre Dame in the first round of the ACC TournamentVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16:09 - Guest: former Old Dominion football head coach Bobby Wilder, who was Taylor Heinicke's college head coach, on the fractured relationship between Heinicke and Ron Rivera, how Rivera's benching of Heinicke "was not done in a professional manner," how "in Ron's mind Taylor was getting too much credit," why the Commanders are unlikely to re-sign Heinicke and more44:57 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-2 loss at the Los Angeles Kings48:45 - Nationals and Orioles: a proper sounding off on MASN for it televising an MLB-low four exhibition games apiece for the Nats and O's in the 2023 exhibition seasonVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:46 - Commanders: react to the Commanders signing Marcus Kemp and to Anthony Richardson’s jaw-dropping performance at the NFL Scouting Combine22:40 - Guest: A.J. Perez, sports-business insider for Front Office Sports, with the latest on the sale of the Commanders, including the possibility of the NFL taking over ownership of the Commanders off the ouster of Dan Snyder, the likelihood of the team being sold by the NFL’s Annual League Meeting from March 26-29, where things stand with Jeff Bezos, insight on Josh Harris, whether the NFL leaked a confidential 61-page arbitration petition listing the complaints of Snyder’s now-former minority partners to ESPN and more48:47 - College Basketball: a preview of conference-tournament week for the top teams in the Mid-Atlantic region…and breakdowns of No. 21 Maryland’s 65-64 loss at Penn State, No. 13 Virginia’s 75-60 over Louisville and Virginia Tech’s 82-60 rout of Florida State59:41 - Wizards: analysis of a 116-109 overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors and a 117-111 loss to the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks01:05:37 - Capitals: thoughts on the Caps’ now-completed selloff prior to the NHL Trade Deadline and on an 8-3 win at the San Jose SharksVisit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:09 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on what the Commanders may have in Sam Howell; why Akridge liked Howell going into the 2022 NFL Draft; in-depth evaluations of three quarterbacks who could/should be available to the Commanders in the 2023 NFL Draft in Anthony Richardson, Will Levis and Hendon Hooker; and more33:42 - Commanders: explanation and analysis of why the Commanders ranking dead last in the NFL in their NFLPA report card matters43:06 - Wizards: breakdown of a 119-108 win over the Toronto Raptors to move into a virtual tie with the Raptors for ninth in the Eastern ConferenceVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices