The Al Galdi Podcast

16:54 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of the defensive players taken by the Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft in interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, corner Mike Sainristil, linebacker Jordan Magee, safety Dominque Hampton and edge defender Javontae Jean-Baptiste; an examination of the state of the Commanders' defense; and what has stood out from the Commanders' offense during offseason practices46:04 - Orioles: breakdown of an 8-6 win at the Major League-worst Chicago White Sox in a game with multiple odditiesVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! 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.

16:38 - Commanders: discussion of comments by Commanders head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-OTA-practice press conference on quarterback Jayden Daniels, the left-tackle competition between Brandon Coleman and Cornelius Lucas, corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. being tried out on punt returns, the leadership of linebacker Bobby Wagner and more36:40 - Commanders: reaction to comments by Commanders players from post-OTA-practice press conferences, including interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen gushing about how much happier he is under the team's current regime and quarterback Marcus Mariota discussing quarterback Jayden Daniels, Mariota's NFL career and his respect for Commanders assistant head coach/offensive pass-game coordinator Brian Johnson52:36 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins in yet another rough game for the Nats' offense but also in a game in which starting pitcher Jake Irvin was good once again59:08 - Orioles: discussion of the O's losing the final two games of a three-game series at the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game sweep that ended the Orioles' American League-record streak of 106 consecutive regular-season series without getting sweptCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! 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.

16:21 - Guest: former Green Bay Packers president and current sports-business expert Andrew Brandt on new Commanders senior vice president of football operations Brandon Sosna (who Brandt taught at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School), insight on Sosna's role being that it is similar to Brandt's role with the Packers, how Commanders managing partner Josh Harris is making the Commanders a destination for executives, what Harris should be thinking with the team's name issue, a great story about former Washington lead owner Dan Snyder and more38:08 - Nationals: analysis of a 10-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins in a game in which starting pitcher Patrick Corbin allowed eight runs in six innings...and breakdown of encouraging developments with the Nats' top three prospects in outfielders James Wood and Dylan Crews and third baseman Brady HouseVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! 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.

14:21 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of a post-NFL Draft shakeup of the Commanders' front office, including the team announcing the hiring of Brandon Sosna as senior vice president of football operations, the team reportedly hiring David Blackburn as director of player personnel and Dwaune Jones as a national scout and Commanders director of pro personnel Chris Polian reportedly leaving for a role with the Cleveland Browns27:29 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on what the Commanders did in the second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, including how and why those picks played a big role in him giving the Commanders an A for their draft and which of the team's five Day 2 picks has the chance to make the most immediate impact41:14 - Nationals: analysis of a 12-3 win over the Minnesota Twins in a much-needed great game for the Nats' offense49:03 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 loss at the St. Louis Cardinals that happened despite shortstop Gunnar Henderson homering for a fourth consecutive gameVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! 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.

14:48 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on Commanders offseason practices under head coach Dan Quinn versus those with Ron Rivera as head coach, what has stood out about quarterback Jayden Daniels in rookie-minicamp and OTA practices, the state of the team at receiver, the likely distribution of touches among Commanders running backs in the 2024 regular season, whether another left-tackle acquisition is coming, the likelihood of a contract extension for right guard Samuel Cosmi in the 2024 offseason and the post-NFL Draft shuffling of the Commanders' front office51:23 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept in three games at the Major League-leading Philadelphia Phillies01:04:28 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games over the American League West-leading Seattle Mariners, including a great series for Orioles starting pitchers and a big series for shortstop Gunnar HendersonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! 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.

16:48 - Guest: Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana on his advocating for the Commanders to go back to having Native American imagery and branding in some way and for the team to honor Walter "Blackie" Wetzel and the Wetzel family of Montana for the major role that they played in the design of the Redskins logo of the proud Native American warrior39:30 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders at receiver off the signing of unrestricted-free-agent receiver Damiere Byrd, including the lack of receivers who are locks to make the team's initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season and whether the team is too small at receiver...and reaction to linebacker Bobby Wagner saying that linebacker Frankie Luvu is the player who Wagner is most excited to play with on the CommandersVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! 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.

20:15 - Commanders: seven thoughts on the Commanders' 2024 regular-season schedule, including discussion of multiple key advanced stats on the schedule and reaction to the team incredibly having a Week 14 bye for a third consecutive season34:34 Nationals: breakdown of a 2-0 loss at the American League-worst Chicago White Sox40:34 - Orioles: analysis of a 3-2 walk-off win over the Toronto Blue JaysVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! 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.

15:50 - Commanders: reaction to comments by head coach Dan Quinn in a pre-practice press conference prior to the team's first OTA practice of the 2024 offseason, including him addressing having worn a Commanders t-shirt with the "W" logo attached to two feathers a la the Redskins logo36:27 - Commanders: discussion of comments by offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury from a post-practice press conference following the team's first OTA practice of the 2024 offseason on quarterback Jayden Daniels, including high praise from Kingsbury on Daniels44:20 - Commanders: thoughts on comments by Commanders players from post-practice press conferences following the team's first OTA practice of the 2024 offseason, including telling comments from right guard Samuel Cosmi on linebacker Bobby Wagner and blunt comments by receiver Jahan Dotson on his disappointing 2023 season53:10 - Nationals: analysis of a doubleheader split at the American League-worst Chicago White SoxVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! 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.

22:41 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, including him as a deep passer vs. him as an intermediate passer, whether his great throwing fundamentals are more important than having great arm strength, how Daniels as a runner compares with other dynamic quarterbacks in recent NFL Drafts, the notable reality of Daniels not throwing on the run often despite being so mobile and more43:48 - Orioles: analysis of a 3-2 10-inning loss to the Toronto Blue JaysVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! 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.

14:14 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels at rookie minicamp, including key comments from Daniels, head coach Dan Quinn, tight end Ben Sinnott and receiver Luke McCaffrey40:36 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of head coach Dan Quinn at rookie minicamp wearing a Commanders t-shirt with the "W" logo attached to two feathers a la the Redskins logo...reaction to the news that interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton needs surgery on his left foot off having underdone surgery on his right foot in Jan. 2024...and thoughts on comments from Quinn on offensive lineman Brandon Coleman, quarterback Sam Hartman, the thinking at kickoff returner given the NFL's new kickoff format and more01:05:28 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of three games at the Boston Red Sox, including an eventful series for outfielder Victor Robles, outfielder Eddie Rosario remaining hot and more good starting pitching by the Nats01:19:58 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, including a big series for third baseman/second baseman Jordan Westburg and closer Craig Kimbrel perhaps getting back on trackVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspectionInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! 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.