The Al Galdi Podcast

18:20 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Ron Rivera at the NFL Scouting Combine on the challenge of finding a franchise quarterback, how much is too much to trade for a franchise quarterback, the quarterback class in the 2022 NFL Draft, whether the Commanders will exercise the fifth-year option in Montez Sweat's rookie contract and more36:27 - Commanders: react to high praise of Buffalo Bills unrestricted free agent-to-be Mitchell Trubisky from Bills general manager Brandon Beane at the NFL Scouting Combine and a look at two things about Trubisky that aren't getting nearly enough attention44:49 - Commanders: examining the many red flags with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz off very blunt comments from Colts general manager Chris Ballard at the NFL Scouting Combine54:30 - Wizards: analysis of a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons01:03:05 - Virginia Tech Basketball: breakdown of a 75-43 blowout of Louisville that continued the Hokies' run to try to make the NCAA TournamentVisit https://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.

13:46 - Commanders: react to a report that the Commanders' next stadium will have some type of a roof24:58 - Commanders: is Kyler Murray emerging as a potential trade option for the Commanders off his situation with the Arizona Cardinals seemingly getting worse?36:22 - Commanders: in-depth breakdowns of six key quarterback prospects participating in the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine - Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral, Sam Howell, Desmond Ridder and Carson Strong01:07:37 - Capitals: thoughts on a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs that included Ilya Samsonov being pulled in favor of a returning Vitek VanecekVisit https://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.

14:40 - Commanders: react to the Commanders apparently having no chance of trading for Aaron Rodgers24:42 - Commanders: analysis of - and some scheduled fun with - three possible sites for a new Commanders stadium in Virginia and the truth about why Washington, D.C. isn't the factor in the stadium saga that people want D.C. to be44:35 - Capitals: examining what Alex Ovechkin had to say about Vladimir Putin and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a rant on the continued criticism of Ovechkin and a look at another bad loss for the Caps - a 2-1 loss at the lowly Philadelphia Flyers01:00:40 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 75-60 win over No. 22 Ohio State, Georgetown falling to 0-17 in the Big East with an 86-77 loss to No. 21 UConn, Virginia suffering a killer 64-63 loss to Florida State and Virginia Tech rallying for a 71-70 win at Miami01:19:23 - Wizards: thoughts on a 157-153 double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs and a 92-86 loss at the Cleveland CavaliersVisit https://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.

21:37 - Commanders: analysis of Mitchell Trubisky and whether the Commanders should consider signing him as a unrestricted free agent46:57 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data scientist Timo Riske on the Commanders' recent NFL Draft history, how teams' drafts should be viewed, the hit rate for teams taking quarterbacks in drafts and more01:04:29 - Capitals: rant on the criticism of Alex Ovechkin for his "support" of Vladimir Putin and react to a 4-1 loss at the New York Rangers01:14:27 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 74-64 loss at Indiana and Georgetown falling to 0-16 in the Big East with a 68-65 loss to DePaulVisit https://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.

12:41 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Ron Rivera on the Commanders' quest for a franchise quarterback, the quality of the Commanders' roster and the Commanders' roster plan at quarterback for the 2022 season35:32 - Guest: former Redskins defensive back Will Blackmon on the Commanders' quarterback situation (including why they should be Russell Wilson's No. 1 trade destination), the state of the team, tales from his two seasons playing for the Skins (including insight on the Kirk Cousins and Bashaud Breeland-Josh Norman situations) and much more01:14:33 - College Basketball: analysis of Virginia's 65-61 loss to No. 7 Duke and Virginia Tech's 62-58 win at Georgia TechVisit https://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.

17:52 - Commanders: react to the Commanders fixing their crest by going with 1982, 1987 and 1991 to commemorate the Redskins' three Super Bowl championships32:17 - Guest: Pro Football Focus analyst Ben Linsey, editor of the 2022 Pro Football Focus QB Annual, on a number of potential quarterback targets for the Commanders in Russell Wilson, Jimmy Garoppolo, Carson Wentz, Mitchell Trubisky and Jameis Winston; how Taylor Heinicke's downfield accuracy severely damaged Washington's downfield passing attack in the 2021 regular season; and more51:19 - Commanders: thoughts on - and some scheduled fun with - another potential clue that the Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson may want to be traded to the Commanders...and an examination Wilson's issues with the Seahawks' offensive line and how a Commanders trade for Wilson could lead to them re-signing Brandon ScherffVisit https://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.

00:34 - The Al Galdi Podcast: scheduled fun and more in celebrating the one-year anniversary of the podcast28:20 - Commanders: analysis of a poll by The Washington Post on how Washington, D.C. residents feel about the name Commanders40:11 - Guest: Thom Loverro, columnist for The Washington Times, on the Commanders, including whether Dan Snyder truly is in trouble as owner of the team, the legitimacies of Beth Wilkinson and Mary Jo White as investigators in the workplace-misconduct scandal and whether Ron Rivera ultimately will work out as Commanders head coach...also, Thom reveals what Mike Rizzo truly thinks about the Nationals' rebuild01:07:54 - Maryland Basketball: thoughts on a 67-61 win over Penn StateVisit https://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.

14:34 - Commanders: analysis of the NFL announcing that Mary Jo White will lead the investigation into Tiffani Johnston's allegations against Dan Snyder36:13 - Commanders: a proper tribute to Redskins legend Charley Taylor off him passing away at the age of 8051:45 - Commanders: react to tight ends coach Pete Hoener retiring and the Commanders reportedly being set to hire Juan Castillo as their new tight ends coach58:17 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 90-74 win at Nebraska, Georgetown's 74-66 loss at No. 10 Villanova, Virginia's 74-71 win at Miami and Virginia Tech's 65-57 loss to North Carolina01:16:16 - Orioles: thoughts on comments from John Angelos on the state of the Orioles' rebuildVisit https://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.

20:10 - Commanders: rant on the absurd crest controversy getting even more absurd37:02 - Commanders: an examination of whether Ron Rivera in Jan. 2020 made a mistake in not retaining Kevin O'Connell as Washington's offensive coordinator off the Minnesota Vikings hiring O'Connell as their head coach54:09 - Capitals: thoughts on a 5-3 win at the Philadelphia Flyers01:00:40 - Wizards: analysis of a 117-103 win at the Brooklyn NetsVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit https://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.

16:17 - Commanders: examining the Dallas Cowboys now having a workplace-misconduct scandal of their own33:32 - Guest: NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold, the creator of Sam's Film Room on YouTube, on the Commanders' search for a franchise quarterback, including breakdowns of Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson, Jimmy Garoppolo, Mitchell Trubisky and Carson Wentz, and on the Commanders' defense52:21 - Nationals: analysis of Juan Soto having turned down a 13-year, $350 million contract-extension offer with no deferred money from the Nats prior to the start of the MLB lockout01:05:29 - Wizards: thoughts on a 113-108 loss at the Indiana Pacers01:11:43 - Georgetown: react to the Hoyas falling to 0-14 in the Big East with a 77-66 loss at MarquetteVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit https://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.