The Al Galdi Podcast

16:26 - Guest: Mississippi College head coach and former Rice receivers coach Mike Kershaw on receiver Luke McCaffrey, who the Commanders took in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Rice, including McCaffrey's transition from quarterback to receiver, his hands, his route-running, his blocking, his athleticism, how he can be best used and why he can have a rookie season similar to Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua's great 2023 rookie season 35:17 - Guest: Wizards insider Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network on the 2024 NBA Draft with the Wizards having the second-best odds in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, the team's head-coaching search, whether Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert are internally viewed as true building blocks in the Wizards' rebuild, the chance of the team in the 2024 offseason trading either Kyle Kuzma or Jordan Poole, the likelihood of the Wizards in the 2024 offseason re-signing Tyus Jones as an unrestricted free agent, the Wizards leading the NBA in pace for the 2023-2024 regular season and more Visit 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

16:11 - Guest: LSU director of performance innovation Jack Marucci on the transformation and work ethic of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels over his two seasons as LSU's QB1, including detailed insight on the virtual-reality technology utilized by Daniels at LSU, the story of Daniels having the passcode at an LSU facility changed so that he could enter it after hours for more work and how Marucci (who was LSU's director of athletic training for years) views concerns about Daniels being thin 50:37 - Nationals and Orioles: analysis of a wild 7-6 12-inning win for the O's at the Nats in a game in which the Nats overcame a 3-1 ninth-inning deficit and a 5-3 11th-inning deficit Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit 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

13:30 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of the offensive players taken by the Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft in quarterback Jayden Daniels, offensive lineman Brandon Coleman, tight end Ben Sinnott and receiver Luke McCaffrey, including discussion of how offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury can maximize Daniels and whether it's realistic to view Coleman as the Commanders' likely starting left tackle for Week 1 of the 2024 season 46:34 - Nationals and Orioles: analysis of a 3-0 Nats win over the O's to give the Nats a winning record in a regular season for the first time since July 2, 2021 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 inspection Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20:03 - Guest: Chris Blair, who is the play-by-play announcer for radio broadcasts of LSU football, men's basketball and baseball games, on quarterback Jayden Daniels, who the Commanders took with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU, including insight on Daniels' work ethic, his great deep passing during his 2023 Heisman Trophy-winning season, his epic performance in LSU's win over Florida in Nov. 2023, his usage of virtual-reality technology, his high-level processing, his running style and his leadership style...also, Blair provides thoughts on Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews, who the Nats took with the the No. 2-overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft out of LSU Visit 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

17:59 - Guest: Kansas State tight ends coach Brian Lepak on tight end Ben Sinnott, who the Commanders took in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Kansas State, including insight on Sinnott in terms of his athleticism, his route-running, him as a blocker, what his role in the NFL should be and what kind of person he is 42:55 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two of three games against the Toronto Blue Jays, including a wild 11-8 win in which the Nats overcame a 6-1 third-inning deficit 01:01:54 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's authoring a three-game sweep at the Cincinnati Reds that featured excellent starting pitching by the O's Visit 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 inspection Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19:11 - Guest: Illinois co-defensive coordinator and defensive-line coach Terrance Jamison on interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, who the Commanders took in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Illinois, including insight on Newton as a pass rusher and run stopper, his work ethic, him per Pro Football Focus leading all FBS interior defensive linemen with 749 snaps in the 2023 season and him leading all players in the FBS with four blocked kicks in the 2023 season 35:40 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-0 loss at the Texas Rangers to conclude a series loss in which the Nats scored a total of two runs 41:59 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-2 win over the New York Yankees to win three of four games in the series and move a game ahead of the Yankees for first place in the American League East Visit 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

17:22 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson on the Commanders taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Daniels' deep-ball success from his Heisman Trophy-winning 2023 season can convey to the NFL, the value of a quarterback like Daniels with elite running ability, why Monson views the Commanders taking Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton in the second round as one of the best value picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether targeting players (as the Commanders seemingly did) who test well athletically is a sound NFL Draft strategy and more 40:32 - Nationals: analysis of a 1-0 win at the Texas Rangers in a game in which starting pitcher Trevor Williams and four relievers combined on a six-hit shutout 49:03 - Orioles: breakdown of a 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees off the O's reinstating starting pitcher John Means from the 15-Day Injured List but also placing starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-Day Injured List Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20:26 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic with intel on and reaction to what the Commanders did in the 2024 NFL Draft, including interpretation of Commanders general manager Adam Peters saying that quarterback Jayden Daniels was the highest-rated player on the Commanders' draft board, whether the team's quarterback decision via their No. 2-overall pick in the draft ultimately was the unknown that we thought, whether undrafted-free-agent signee Sam Hartman is set to be the Commanders' QB3, what to make of the team's left-tackle situation, the meaning of the Commanders using their first 2024 second-round pick on an interior defensive lineman in Johnny Newton and more 52:20 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-1 loss at the Texas Rangers in a game in which starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore allowed two runs in five innings with seven strikeouts versus one walk 59:17 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in a game that featured starting pitcher Dean Kremer allowing two runs in seven innings Visit 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 inspection Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17:07 - Guest: NFL and college football analyst Ryan Fowler of Bleacher Report and The Draft Network on the Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft class, including breakdowns of LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman, Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey and Temple linebacker Jordan Magee 39:51 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 win at the Miami Marlins to complete the Nats' first four-game sweep of a regular-season series since September 2019 47:16 - Orioles: thoughts on a 2-0 win over the Yankees as starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and three Orioles relievers combined on a seven-hit shutout Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:07 - Guest: NFL Draft and college football analyst Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros on why he gave the Commanders an A for what they did in the 2024 NFL Draft, including breakdowns of the team's top picks in LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman and Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey 58:04 - Capitals: thoughts on the end of the Caps' 2023-2024 season and on the state of the Caps off a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers to conclude a four-game sweep in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 01:07:20 - Nationals: analysis of a 12-9 win at the Miami Marlins in a game in which the Nats overcame a 7-0 fourth-inning deficit 01:19:25 - Orioles: discussion of a 7-6 loss to the Oakland A's in a game that featured closer Craig Kimbrel blowing his second consecutive save chance and leaving the game due to upper-back tightness Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Whatever 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 ya! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:46 - Commanders: analysis of the defensive players taken by the team over the final two days of the 2024 NFL Draft in Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Temple linebacker Jordan Magee, Washington safety Dominque Hampton and Notre Dame edge defender Javontae Jean-Baptiste 37:18 - Commanders: analysis of the offensive players taken by the Commanders over the final two days of the 2024 NFL Draft in Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman and Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey 50:43 - Commanders: reaction to quarterback Jayden Daniels' introductory press conference, including a notable reveal by general manager Adam Peters 57:54 - Capitals: discussion of a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers to put the Caps down, 3-0, in their best-of-seven series in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 01:06:06 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats winning the first two games of a four-game series at the Miami Marlins 01:20:59 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's splitting the first two games of a three-game series against the Oakland A's and on the O's optioning second baseman/shortstop Jackson Holliday back to Triple-A Norfolk. Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Whatever 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 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 inspection Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16:37 - Commanders: discussion and analysis of the Commanders taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including key comments from Daniels and general manager Adam Peters and a a few thoughts on the Commanders reportedly not exercising the fifth-year option in the rookie contract of linebacker Jamin Davis and retiring the No. 28 of legendary former Redskins cornerback Darrell Green 39:06 - Nationals: breakdown of a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete a three-game sweep despite a strong outing from starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore Whatever 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 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 inspection Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17:07 - Commanders: three final thoughts before the Commanders' No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including why North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye should be the pick but also why whomever is the pick is worthy of excitement 40:13 - Nationals: analysis of an 11-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game that featured starting pitcher Jake Irvin allowing six runs in 4 2/3 innings 46:21 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-5 win at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which shortstop Gunnar Henderson reached base five times and made a key defensive play Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:09 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of why the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft should take LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels over North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye and Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, including final comparisons of the three in a variety of categories 42:59 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-3 loss at the New York Rangers to go down, 2-0, in a best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs 52:11 - Nationals: breakdown of a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the Nats made three key outs on the base paths 01:01:35 - Orioles: discussion of a 7-4 loss at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez allowed seven runs in 4 1/3 innings Visit 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

20:49 - Guest: Benjamin Robinson, creator of Grinding The Mocks, on his groundbreaking and innovative work projecting NFL Drafts via a "wisdom of crowds" approach with mock drafts, what his work tells us about the Commanders' quarterback decision with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, where and how NFL teams go wrong in the NFL Draft, which NFL Draft trade-value chart is the best and more 44:56 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win at the Los Angeles Angels as starting pitcher Albert Suarez tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings for a second consecutive start off having not pitched in a Major League regular-season game since Sept. 26, 2017 Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:08 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the meaning and causes of a chaotic last few days regarding the Commanders and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and on the Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft, including the likelihood of trades by the Commanders and who Standig is projecting for them to take with their No. 2-overall pick 52:21 - Capitals: thoughts on a 4-1 loss at the New York Rangers in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 58:06 - Nationals: deep dive on the Nats winning two of three games over the Houston Astros, including impressive outings from starting pitchers Mitchell Parker and Trevor Williams and the continued rise of shortstop CJ Abrams 01:14:32 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games at the Kansas City Royals, including more impressive home runs by the O's and a strong outing from starting pitcher Cole Irvin Visit 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 inspection Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20:38 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters and assistant general manager Lance Newmark in a joint press conference previewing the Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft, including Peters essentially saying that the team will not be trading down in the first round, a lot from Peters and Newmark on the Commanders' quarterback decision via their No. 2-overall pick, Peters and Newmark on the chance for the 2024 Draft to be a franchise-altering draft, Peters and Newmark on basic NFL Draft philosophy and more 46:58 - Guest: Peter Hassett, co-founder of Russian Machine Never Breaks, on the Capitals' improbably making the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including whether the postseason appearance is a sign of the retool working or more a function of very good luck, a breakdown of left wing Alex Ovechkin's season, analysis of the Caps' goaltending situation in which Charlie Lindgren has supplanted Darcy Kuemper as the team's No. 1 goaltender, whether the Caps making the postseason should alter their approach to the retool, an assessment of rookie head coach Spencer Carbery, why the Caps can beat the New York Rangers in the first round and more Visit 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

12:10 - Commanders: reaction to ESPN reporting that Commanders limited partner Magic Johnson "lobbied hard" for former New England Patriots head coach to be the Commanders' head coach but that managing partner Josh Harris "told confidants in early December that he respected Belichick but wasn't going to hire him" 23:59 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on if the Commanders should be considering taking Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why the Commanders traded quarterback Sam Howell, the greatness of the offensive-tackle class in the 2024 NFL Draft and whether the Commanders should trade back into the first round, what the team has in general manager Adam Peters and assistant general manager Lance Newmark in terms of draft acumen and more 45:00 - Nationals: analysis of a 2-0 win at the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete a 5-4 road trip in California 53:49 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 walk-off win over the Minnesota Twins to complete a three-game sweep as the O's hit exactly three home runs for a fifth consecutive game Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16:39 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on why the Commanders with their No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft should take North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye over LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, including an exposing of several myths in the Maye-Daniels debate and insight on the concerns with each player 39:11 - Capitals: discussion and celebration of the Caps clinching the Eastern Conference's second and final wild-card sport with a 2-1 win at the Philadelphia Flyers 47:53 - Nationals: thoughts on a 6-2 loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers that featured another rough outing by starting pitcher Patrick Corbin 54:52 - Orioles: analysis of an 11-3 win over the Minnesota Twins as the O's hit three home runs for a fourth consecutive game Visit 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 inspection Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:24 - Guest: ESPN+ NFL analyst and FTN Fantasy chief analytics officer Aaron Schatz on his QBASE 2.0 projections for the perceived top quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft (in which the Commanders have the No. 2-overall pick), including why the projections prefer LSU's Jayden Daniels and Michigan's J.J. McCarthy over North Carolina's Drake Maye...and Schatz on defensive volatility in the modern NFL, his exhaustive work in computing DVOA stats for the 1980s and even 1970s and more 39:24 - Capitals: reaction to a 2-0 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins to maintain the Caps' grip on the Eastern Conference's second and final wild-card spot 46:36 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-4 win at the Los Angeles Dodgers as Mitchell Parker became the first Nats starting pitcher to register a win in his Major League regular-season debut since Stephen Strasburg on June 8, 2010 54:49 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins as the O's hit three home runs for a third consecutive game Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices