The Al Galdi Podcast

14:10 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on an in-depth piece that he wrote about Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, including Howell's biggest strength, the biggest concern with him, whether Howell should have played sooner in the 2022 season, whether Howell should play a lot in the 2023 season regardless of performance and Washington having been in the quarterback abyss for years38:22 - Wizards: react to the Wizards reportedly hiring Will Dawkins as general managerVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

14:03 - Commanders: thoughts on incoming Commanders owner Josh Harris reportedly being set to meet with the NFL Finance Committee and the possibility of an expedited timeline for the finalizing of the sale of the team17:34 - Guest: Commanders insider Sam Fortier of The Washington Post on the potential for edge defenders Montez Sweat and Chase Young to no-show the Commanders' mandatory minicamp, whether head coach Ron Rivera was bothered by Young not attending the team's first two weeks of OTA practices, what assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy may be concocting with the Commanders' offense in terms of pre-snap motion and shifting, how quarterback Sam Howell is doing, whether Chris Rodriguez Jr. might emerge as the team's RB1 and more38:56 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of three games to the Philadelphia Phillies...react to a major report on what's going on with starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg...and thoughts on the promotion of starting pitcher Jake Bennett to High-A Wilmington57:09 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games at the San Francisco Giants to improve to a Major League-best 20-10 on the roadVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

17:34 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy at a post-OTA-practice press conference on his coaching style, quarterback Sam Howell, receiver Terry McLaurin, a practice incident with running back Brian Robinson Jr. and more32:42 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio at a post-OTA-practice press conference on the absences of edge defenders Chase Young and Montez Sweat at OTA practices, how Sweat can be better as a pass rusher, two points of emphasis for the Commanders' defense in the 2023 offseason, the freedom that head coach Ron Rivera gives Del Rio with his defense, where we are with linebacker Jamin Davis and more49:35 - Capitals: thoughts on key comments at the introductory press conference of new Caps head coach Spencer Carbery, including the identity that he wants for the CapsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

13:28 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a pre-OTA-practice press conference on the impact of the sale of the Commanders not having been finalized on football operations, his role as a head coach, his frustration with having had to deal with so much non-football stuff and more24:20 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a pre-OTA-practice press conference on quarterback Sam Howell's growth, a new practice tactic of mic'ing up Howell and the team's other quarterbacks, the jump that Howell is trying to make from QB3 to QB1, where Howell is at as a leader, what stands out about quarterback Jacoby Brissett, when a decision on who the team's starting quarterback is might come and more41:05 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a pre-OTA-practice press conference on what the team is thinking at cornerback in terms of deployment with Emmanuel Forbes, Benjamin St-Juste and Kendall Fuller; the outlook for the revamped offensive line; and how running backs Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson Jr. are doing49:25 - Nationals: breakdown of a 10-6 win at the National League-leading Los Angeles Dodgers in a game in which the Nats smashed five home runs58:18 - Orioles: thoughts on a 12-8 loss to the Cleveland Guardians to conclude a disappointing 2-4 homestandVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

15:17 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders placing left guard Andrew Norwell on the Reserve/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List, releasing corner Cameron Dantzler Sr. and signing safety Terrell Burgess and tight end Brandon Dillon21:05 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock on quarterback Sam Howell's improved footwork, the quarterback "competition" between Howell and Jacoby Brissett, how edge defender Chase Young performed over his three games in the 2022 season, why Benjamin St-Juste could be the odd man out at corner for the Commanders in the 2023 season and more39:46 - Capitals: react to the Caps hiring Spencer Carbery as head coach44:51 - Nationals: thoughts on a 9-3 loss at the National League-leading Los Angeles Dodgers in a rough game for Nats pitching but another good game for outfielder Lane Thomas in the month of May 202351:41 - Orioles: examining an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians that featured another big performance by right fielder Anthony Santander in the month of May 2023Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

13:17 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock with a deep dive on the Commanders' remaking of their offensive line and on what to expect from running back Antonio Gibson with Eric Bieniemy as the team's assistant head coach/offensive coordinator31:44 - Guest: Ben Golliver, national NBA writer for The Washington Post, on new president of Monumental Basketball Michael Winger and what could/should be next for the Wizards54:57 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-1 loss at the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers59:51 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians that featured a potentially serious injury for center fielder Cedric Mullins and a very good outing by starting pitcher Tyler WellsVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya! 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.

20:08 - Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, actor, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman on the Josh Harris group's purchase of the Commanders, including the NFL's issues with the financial structure of the deal, the problems created by NFL owners taking their time to approve the deal, where the quest for a new stadium for the Commanders is, what Harris is thinking regarding the name of the team and much more56:19 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two of three games at the Kansas City Royals...and react to the Nats promoting their top prospect, outfielder James Wood, to Double-A Harrisburg01:12:11 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two of three games to the American League West-leading Texas Rangers...and thoughts on the O's demoting starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A Norfolk and on a setback for recovering starting pitcher John MeansVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya! 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 - Guest: Brent, who is famously known as @BurgundyBlog on Twitter, on the Commanders, including the restoration of hope and excitement for disengaged fans like him with Dan Snyder selling the team; what the Josh Harris group as incoming team ownership should do about team president Jason Wright and the name "Commanders;" and outlooks for head coach Ron Rivera, quarterback Sam Howell and edge defender Chase Young40:56 - Wizards: thoughts on a particularly encouraging aspect of the hiring of Michael Winger as president of Monumental Basketball48:29 - Nationals: breakdown of a wild 8-6 loss to the San Diego Padres in a game in which the Nats overcame a 5-1 seventh-inning deficit with a five-run seventh but then blew a 6-5 ninth-inning lead59:26 - Orioles: analysis of a 3-1 win at the New York Yankees that featured starting pitcher Kyle Gibson tossing seven scoreless innings to conclude a 5-1 road trip for the O'sVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

15:20 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a pre-OTA-practice press conference on the absences of edge defenders Chase Young and Montez Sweat and left tackle Charles Leno Jr. and on the impact of the sale of the team still having not been finalized on potential contract extensions for Sweat and safety Kamren Curl37:18 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a pre-OTA-practice press conference on a serious Achilles injury for tight end Armani Rogers, quarterback Sam Howell, assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, the Commanders' offensive line and more53:50 - Wizards: react to Los Angeles Clippers general manager reportedly being hired as president of Monumental Basketball to run the Wizards58:23 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres01:05:13 - Orioles: proper praise for a 9-6 win at the New York Yankees in a game in which the O's overcame a 5-1 seventh-inning deficit with an eight-run seventhVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.

01:44 - Commanders: react to edge defender Chase Young reportedly not attending the team's first OTA practice of the 2023 offseason19:46 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at the NFL's Spring League Meeting regarding the sale of the Commanders26:58 - Guest: Pro Football Focus data scientist and betting analyst Ben Brown on the Commanders, including what the betting market is saying about the 2023 Commanders, why it's okay to be optimistic about quarterback Sam Howell, whether The Process team-building strategy that incoming Commanders owner Josh Harris green-lit as Philadelphia 76ers managing partner can work in the NFL and what the Commanders for the 2022 regular season ranking No. 11 in the NFL in non-quarterback WAR per PFF should mean for the team's thinking at quarterback57:17 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-4 loss to the San Diego Padres in a game in which starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore, shortstop CJ Abrams and former Nats outfielder Juan Soto - all of whom were major parts in The Juan Soto Trade of Aug. 2022 - played key roles01:07:43 - Orioles: analysis of a 6-5 10-inning loss at the New York Yankees in a game that featured closer Felix Bautista giving up a game-tying solo homer by Aaron Judge in the bottom of the ninthVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! 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.