The Al Galdi Podcast

13:22 - Commanders: thoughts on Montez Sweat off the Commanders' exercising the fifth-year option in his rookie contract, including why his 2021 season was better than you may think23:44 - Commanders: final thoughts on the Commanders entering the 2022 NFL Draft, including reaction to a report that the Commanders are interested in Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral41:51 - Guest: Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on possibilities for the Commanders in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft via ESPN's Draft Day Predictor, NFL Draft theory, what we should make of Carson Wentz's 2021 Total QBR having been so good, what we should make of Washington's offensive line for the 2021 regular season having rated so well in ESPN's Win Rate metrics and more01:09:26 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' reeling hitting and much more from a 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins01:23:19 - Orioles: a look at two positives for the O's in a 5-2 loss at the New York Yankees - Anthony Santander and Tyler WellsVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:13 - Commanders: in-depth react to a report that the Commanders are not expected to offer Daron Payne a contract extension this offseason, including why the Commanders should trade Payne36:59 - Commanders: breakdowns of three receivers in the 2022 NFL Draft who are coming torn ACLs - Alabama's Jameson Williams and John Metchie III and Georgia's George Pickens49:42 - Capitals: analysis of a woeful performance in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders and of the latest in the Caps' seeding in the Stanley Cup Playoffs57:40 - Nationals: thoughts on a 5-2 loss to the Miami Marlins, including a mixed outing for Josiah Gray and two Nats getting thrown out at home in the same inning01:12:58 - Orioles: examining a wild 12-8 loss at the New York Yankees, including a rough outing for Jordan LylesVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:32 - Commanders: react to and analysis of comments from Ron Rivera at the Commanders' pre-Draft press conference on the Commanders' franchise-quarterback pursuit that led to the trade for Carson Wentz, including Ron admitting that he liked one of the quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft enough to have considered taking him in the first round and Ron opening up about how the trade for Wentz drastically changed the Commanders' free-agency plan33:18 - Commanders: react to and analysis of comments from Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew at the Commanders' pre-Draft press conference on the Commanders' situation at receiver, including the latest in the Terry McLaurin contract situation, an update on Curtis Samuel's recovery, whether the Commanders have a need at receiver and whether there's something to Carson Wentz having had success with bigger receivers49:34 - Commanders: react to and analysis of comments from Ron Rivera at the Commanders' pre-Draft press conference on the Commanders' defense, including an update on Chase Young's recovery, a look at the Buffalo Nickel position and a perhaps prophetic comment from Ron on the Commanders' secondaryVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:41 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Ron Rivera to Scott Abraham of ABC 7 News on the Commanders in the 2022 NFL Draft - what Ron perceives the Commanders' biggest needs to be, whether the Commanders might take a quarterback, whether Ron believes in drafting for need or drafting for value and more27:41 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Ron Rivera to Scott Abraham of ABC 7 News on the Commanders' off-the-field problems, Ron having said that the Commanders' 2022 season needs to be a step-forward season and whether that approach could backfire on Ron44:44 - Capitals: react to Alex Ovechkin suffering an upper-body injury and more from a Caps weekend that featured a 2-0 win at the Arizona Coyotes and a 4-3 shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs54:07 - Nationals: sorting through the Nats' mess of a series in getting swept by the San Francisco Giants in three games, including continued struggles for Nelson Cruz, Alcides Escobar and Patrick Corbin01:19:25 - Orioles: analysis of the O's winning two of three games at the Los Angeles Angels, including Bruce Zimmermann and Jorge Lopez continuing to do wellVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18:47 - Guest: NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold, the creator of Sam's Film Room on YouTube, on the top quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft and whether the Commanders should consider taking any of them - breakdowns of Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, Matt Corral and Carson Strong48:45 - Nationals: analysis of a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks that featured a Juan Soto failing to come through in a big spot, a monster home run by Nelson Cruz and a great performance by the Nats' bullpen01:02:19 - Orioles: thoughts on a 6-4 loss at the Oakland A's that included Trey Mancini and Brandon Hyde getting ejectedVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18:31 - Commanders: react to a 911 call from Dwayne Haskins' wife, Kalabrya, from the morning of Dwayne's death coming out and what the call perhaps tells us28:30 - Guest: two-time Super-Bowl-champion Chris Long on Carson Wentz, with whom Chris played on the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 and 2018 seasons - Chris provides an honest and objective assessment of Carson as a teammate and as a player01:03:48 - Capitals: analysis of Alex Ovechkin making NHL history in multiple ways and more from a 4-3 overtime loss at the Vegas Golden Knights01:09:51 - Nationals: examining a wild Wednesday for the Nats that included multiple injuries, an 11-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and a misunderstanding leading to the U.S. Capitol being evacuated01:25:32 - Orioles: thoughts on a 1-0 win at the Oakland A's, including Jordan Lyles continuing a stunningly impressive run of starting pitching for the O'sVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:03 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL analyst and NFL Draft analyst Austin Gayle with a Commanders Draft preview - whether the Commanders should draft a quarterback, the importance of having high-level receivers in today's NFL, how the Commanders should look at the top receivers in the 2022 NFL Draft, breakdowns of Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton and LSU corner Derek Stingley Jr. and more38:36 - Nationals: analysis of a doubleheader sweep by the Nats of the Arizona Diamondbacks, including the Nats' pitching excelling to where a Nats starting pitcher lasted for at least six innings for the first time in the 2022 regular season!56:29 - Orioles: thoughts on a 2-1 loss at the Oakland A's and on the O's designating DJ Stewart for assignmentVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:40 - Commanders: examining the Commanders firing back in their financial scandal with a letter to the Federal Trade Commission discrediting the allegations made by former team employee Jason Friedman to Congress26:16 - Commanders: analysis of Terry McLaurin reportedly planning on not participating in voluntary on-field work for the Commanders in the 2022 offseason until he has signed a contract extension43:50 - Commanders: breakdown of Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton off the Commanders reportedly hosting Hamilton for a pre-draft visit54:22 - Guest: Notre Dame insider Pete Sampson of The Athletic on Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton off the Commanders reportedly hosting Hamilton for a pre-draft visit01:04:26 - Commanders: react to - and some scheduled fun with - the Commanders hiring a new head athletic trainer in Al Bellamy to replace Ryan Vermillion01:12:34 - Capitals: proper praise for the Caps for a 3-2 win at the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche that included yet another milestone goal for Alex Ovechkin01:18:43 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the Oakland A's, including a nice start from Spenser Watkins and another good relief outing for Keegan AkinVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:37 - Commanders: breakdown of USC receiver Drake London off the Commanders reportedly attending his personal pro day and being set to welcome him for a visit25:44 - Commanders: breakdown of Nevada quarterback Carson Strong off the Commanders reportedly having worked him out...and an examination of the reality of taking quarterbacks in non-first rounds in NFL Drafts44:06 - Capitals: proper praise for the Caps clinching a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a 32nd time in 39 seasons...and thoughts on an 8-4 win at the Montreal Canadiens that continued a wild last few weeks for the Caps54:49 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing three of four games at the Pittsburgh Pirates01:13:04 - Orioles: react to the O's winning two of three games against the New York Yankees and to John Means potentially being done for the season due to a left-elbow injuryVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:59 - Guest: sports-business insider Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic on the Commanders' financial scandal, including whether Dan Snyder's ownership of the Commanders is in jeopardy, Congress' House Committee on Oversight and Reform having sent its letter to the Federal Trade Commission without having sought a response from the Commanders, the politics of the scandal, what's coming next in the scandal and more33:26 - Capitals: breakdown of a hideous 7-3 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs47:20 - Nationals: react to a report that the expectation is that Ted Leonsis and fellow billionaire David Rubenstein are going to team up to make a bid to buy the Nats56:17 - Nationals: thoughts on a 9-4 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates that featured some brutal pitching by the Natshttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.