The Al Galdi Podcast

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

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