The Al Galdi Podcast

Commanders: deep dive on the latest on the sale of the Commanders and on The Dan Snyder Saga as the NFL's Annual League Meeting begins, including a report from The Washington Post that owner Dan Snyder is so far declining to be interviewed by investigator Mary Jo White, another report from The Washington Post on the sale of the team perhaps not being imminent and commentary on the all-over-the-place reporting on the sale of the Commanders Wizards: a few words on the ongoing debate on whether the Wizards are better off losing as their regular season ends...and analysis of a 136-124 win over the San Antonio Spurs and a 114-104 loss at the Toronto Raptors, clinching the Wizards having a losing record for a fifth consecutive regular season Capitals: breakdown of a crucial 4-3 loss at the Pittsburgh Penguins and of center Evgeny Kuznetsov requesting to be traded according to Match TV in Russia Nationals: react to the Nats naming Patrick Corbin as their Opening Day starter Orioles: thoughts on Kyle Gibson off the O's naming him their Opening Day starter and on the Orioles' starting pitching appearing to be a strength Visit 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

16:23 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent tackle/guard Trent Scott and on the Pro Football Hall of Fame honoring legendary former Redskins head athletic trainer Lamar "Bubba" Tyer 20:17 - Guest: longtime Washington, D.C.-area sports writer Rick Snider, the host of Rick Snider's Washington on YouTube, on the sale of the Commanders, including his reporting that a sale has been agreed on, where the various contenders in the bidding stand, what he has learned about the findings of the Mary Jo White investigation, whether new Commanders ownership should change the team's name and when it occurred to him that the team was in trouble with Dan Snyder as owner 46:04 - Capitals: analysis of a 6-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks that featured the returns of defensemen John Carlson and Trevor van Riemsdyk and goaltender Darcy Kuemper Visit 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

14:36 - Commanders: react to the reveal of another reported bidder for the Commanders - Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos 19:31 - Guest: The Orange And Brown Report's Jake Burns, host of the OBR Film Breakdown podcast (which is a Cleveland Browns film-breakdown pod), with a deep dive on new Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett off his impressive 2022 season for the Browns 40:02 - Georgetown Basketball: thoughts on the best of what new Hoyas head coach Ed Cooley had to say at his introductory press conference, including him promising the winning of a national championship 47:43 - Wizards: analysis of a 118-104 loss to the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets, giving the Wiz nine losses in 11 games and clinching the Wiz having a non-winning regular-season record for a fifth consecutive season Visit 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

16:37 - Commanders: thoughts on what could be with the sale of the Commanders at the NFL's Annual League Meeting from March 26-29...analysis of a report from Fox Business Network senior correspondent Charles Gasparino on the sale of the Commanders...and a deep dive on a potential Commanders pursuit of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, including the national media's continued fixation with the Commanders going after Jackson and how a sale of the Commanders in conjunction with Jackson's disappointing market could result in a Commanders pursuit of Jackson 35:03 - Capitals: breakdown of a 7-6 overtime loss to the NHL-worst Columbus Blue Jackets in a game in which winger Alex Ovechkin notched his NHL-record 13th 40-goal regular season but also the Caps blew a 3-0 first-period lead and a 5-3 third-period lead as their slide continued 42:08 - Wizards: react to the continued wilting of the Wizards with a 122-112 loss at the Orlando Magic, including some real talk about Bradley Beal Visit 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

13:33 - Commanders: analysis of Commanders unrestricted-free-agent receiver Cam Sims off him reportedly agreeing on a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders 19:32 - Guest: sports-business insider Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico on his breaking news of Magic Johnson joining the Josh Harris group to buy the Commanders and on the latest on the sale of the team, including Magic's role in the Harris group, where Jeff Bezos stands in the bidding on the Commanders, whether we at the NFL's Annual League Meeting from March 26-29 could have a vote from NFL owners on the sale of team and the perception of Harris as a sports owner 35:28 - Guest: Georgetown Basketball insider Bobby Bancroft of Casual Hoya and the Associated Press on the Hoyas' hiring of Ed Cooley as head coach, including the appeal of Cooley, whether the Hoyas were in on Rick Pitino, the notion that the Hoyas need to get away from The John Thompson Era, what went wrong for Patrick Ewing as Hoyas head coach and the program's arena problem Visit 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

17:36 - Commanders: a look at the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent interior defensive lineman Abdullah Anderson...and sorting through all of the reports and conjecture over a three-day stretch regarding the Dan Snyder saga and sale of the Commanders 25:35 - Guest: Brad Stone, author of two books about Jeff Bezos and Amazon, with an in-depth breakdown of Bezos as a potential owner of the Commanders, including why the NFL wants him as an owner, whether he would be a hands-off owner of the Commanders, a proper assessment of his ownership of The Washington Post and the most valid criticisms of him 47:57 - Capitals: thoughts on a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues and a 5-3 loss at the Minnesota Wild 55:03 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland's season ending with a 73-51 loss to Alabama in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and of VCU's season ending with a 63-51 loss to Saint Mary's in the first round of the NCAA Tournament 01:04:23 - Wizards: react to a 117-94 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 132-118 loss to the Sacramento Kings Visit 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

18:11 - Commanders: analysis of comments from new Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett at a virtual introductory press conference, including him on negotiating his own NFL contracts, his role with the team and his impressive 2022 season with the Cleveland Browns 35:08 - Commanders: analysis of comments from new Commanders linebacker Cody Barton and new Commanders offensive linemen Nick Gates and Andrew Wylie at virtual introductory press conferences, including what the players had to say about their expected roles with the team 47:34 - College Basketball: breakdown of Maryland's 67-65 win over West Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament...an honest conversation about Virginia off its 68-67 loss to Furman in the first round of the NCAA Tournament...and a salute to Howard off its 96-68 loss to Kansas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament 01:07:42 - Nationals: react to the Nats' top pitching prospect, Cade Cavalli, being done for the 2023 season due to needing Tommy John surgery Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:22 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders reportedly agreeing with unrestricted-free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett on a one-year contract, including his impressive 2022 season and looming quarterback competition with Sam Howell 23:16 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly losing unrestricted-free-agent linebacker Cole Holcomb to the Pittsburgh Steelers but also reportedly agreeing on contracts to re-sign unrestricted-free-agent defensive lineman Efe Obada and unrestricted-free-agent center Tyler Larsen 33:07 - Guest: Ryan McIntyre, co-host of The College Basketball Experience podcast and of The Ryan And Rush Show podcast, on first-round games in the NCAA Tournament for Maryland, Virginia, Howard and VCU, with a particular focus on the Terrapins' matchup against West Virginia given that Ryan worked as a student manager and video coordinator for the Mountaineers under head coach Bob Huggins 50:26 - Capitals: breakdown of a big 5-4 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres in a game in which the Caps overcame third-period deficits of 3-1 and 4-2 Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:22 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Taylor Heinicke leaving the Commanders via a reported unrestricted-free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including the truth about the contract and two things to remember about Heinicke's time with Washington 26:04 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to the Commanders releasing running back J.D. McKissic and reportedly parting with offensive-line coach John Matsko 35:07 - Capitals: breakdown of a 5-3 loss at the New York Rangers that featured the Caps being without winger Alex Ovechkin but also getting production from younger players 41:30 - Wizards: thoughts on a 117-97 rout of the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons that featured a great performance by Bradley Beal Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:57 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders beginning their offensive-line rebuild by reportedly agreeing on contracts with Andrew Wylie and Nick Gates on Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period 25:20 - Commanders: breakdown of a busy Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period for the Commanders' defense that featured the team reportedly agreeing on a contract with linebacker Cody Barton, claiming corner Cam Dantzler Sr. off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, reportedly agreeing to re-sign corner Danny Johnson and officially announcing the signing of interior defensive lineman Daron Payne to a contract extension 37:28 - Guest: the greatest head coach in Maryland Basketball history, Gary Williams, on the Terrapins as they prepare for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, including their very good defense, their more up-tempo offense, the play of Jahmir Young, the foul trouble of Julian Reese, the inconsistency of Donta Scott, the first-round matchup with West Virginia, the state of college basketball with the NCAA Transfer Portal and NIL deals and more Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16:01 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders reportedly agreeing with Daron Payne on a four-year, $90 million contract extension 27:56 - Commanders: final thoughts for the Commanders as the NFL's legal tampering period begins, including an important reminder about NFL free agency off the sagas of William Jackson III and Ronald Darby 39:13 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland, Virginia, VCU and Howard making the 2023 NCAA Tournament and on how those teams did in their conference tournaments 52:28 - Wizards: react to a 114-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks and a 112-93 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers 57:02 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps signing Trevor van Riemsdyk to a contract extension and of an impressive 5-1 win at the New York Islanders 01:04:26 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats signing Keibert Ruiz to a contract extension and of two notable cuts at Nats Spring Training Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:51 - Commanders: analysis of billionaire Mitchell Rales reportedly joining Josh Harris' group to buy the Commanders - is this a major turning point in the sale of the team? 22:33 - Commanders: what stands out from the Commanders hiring Bobby Engram as receivers coach 27:27 - Guest: Pro Football Focus salary-cap analyst Brad Spielberger with a preview of free agency for the Commanders, including the likelihood of them working out a multi-year contract with the franchise-tagged Daron Payne, whether they should exercise the fifth-year option in Chase Young's rookie contract, the markets for Cole Holcomb and Taylor Heinicke, the free-agent quarterback who the team should seriously consider and a potential Commanders pursuit of Orlando Brown 49:27 - College Basketball: react to Georgetown firing Patrick Ewing...breakdowns of Maryland's 70-54 win over Minnesota in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament and Virginia's 68-59 win over North Carolina in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament...and a salute to a step-forward season for George Mason off an 82-54 loss to St. Louis in the quarters of the A-10 Tournament 59:10 - Capitals: thoughts on a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils despite a great performance by Darcy Kuemper Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16:12 - Guest: The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler, who is a Commanders fan and used to work for the Redskins, on his Commanders-related analysis and insight on the 2023 NFL Draft off his in-depth coverage of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, including potential targets for the Commanders in the 2023 Draft, why he now has Hendon Hooker and not Will Levis as the 2023 Draft's QB4, where Sam Howell would rank in the class of quarterbacks for the 2023 Draft and what Fowler was hearing at the Combine regarding a potential Commanders pursuit of Orlando Brown in free agency 40:36 - Wizards: breakdown of a 122-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in a key game from a standings standpoint and a game in which the Wiz blew a 15-point third-quarter lead 45:59 - College Basketball: react to the end of a second consecutive dismal season for Georgetown with an 80-48 loss to Villanova in the first round of the Big East Tournament - is it Rick Pitino time?...thoughts on the state of Virginia Tech Basketball off its run in the ACC Tournament ending with 97-77 loss to N.C. State in the second round...and the latest on George Mason, George Washington and Howard in their conference tournaments Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18:47 - Commanders: react to the New York Giants reportedly agreeing on a big-money contract extension with Daniel Jones, including the major competitive advantage that the Commanders may have in Sam Howell being on a rookie contract...and analysis of why wanting the Commanders to be in on a potential trade for Lamar Jackson off the Baltimore Ravens applying the non-exclusive franchise tag to him isn't a simple "yes" 32:18 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on the Commanders' hiring of Eric Bieniemy as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator; what we should expect his Commanders offense to look like; how much change is needed for the team's offensive line; whether the Commanders should pay big money to retain Daron Payne, Montez Sweat and Chase Young; the philosophical debate of paying edge defenders vs. paying cornerbacks; and more 49:36 - Wizards: breakdown of a 119-117 win at the Eastern Conference-worst Detroit Pistons on a put-back bucket by Daniel Gafford as time expired in the fourth quarter 54:36 - Virginia Tech Basketball: thoughts on the Hokies' 67-64 win over Notre Dame in the first round of the ACC Tournament Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16:09 - Guest: former Old Dominion football head coach Bobby Wilder, who was Taylor Heinicke's college head coach, on the fractured relationship between Heinicke and Ron Rivera, how Rivera's benching of Heinicke "was not done in a professional manner," how "in Ron's mind Taylor was getting too much credit," why the Commanders are unlikely to re-sign Heinicke and more 44:57 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-2 loss at the Los Angeles Kings 48:45 - Nationals and Orioles: a proper sounding off on MASN for it televising an MLB-low four exhibition games apiece for the Nats and O's in the 2023 exhibition season Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:46 - Commanders: react to the Commanders signing Marcus Kemp and to Anthony Richardson’s jaw-dropping performance at the NFL Scouting Combine 22:40 - Guest: A.J. Perez, sports-business insider for Front Office Sports, with the latest on the sale of the Commanders, including the possibility of the NFL taking over ownership of the Commanders off the ouster of Dan Snyder, the likelihood of the team being sold by the NFL’s Annual League Meeting from March 26-29, where things stand with Jeff Bezos, insight on Josh Harris, whether the NFL leaked a confidential 61-page arbitration petition listing the complaints of Snyder’s now-former minority partners to ESPN and more 48:47 - College Basketball: a preview of conference-tournament week for the top teams in the Mid-Atlantic region…and breakdowns of No. 21 Maryland’s 65-64 loss at Penn State, No. 13 Virginia’s 75-60 over Louisville and Virginia Tech’s 82-60 rout of Florida State 59:41 - Wizards: analysis of a 116-109 overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors and a 117-111 loss to the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks 01:05:37 - Capitals: thoughts on the Caps’ now-completed selloff prior to the NHL Trade Deadline and on an 8-3 win at the San Jose Sharks Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:09 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on what the Commanders may have in Sam Howell; why Akridge liked Howell going into the 2022 NFL Draft; in-depth evaluations of three quarterbacks who could/should be available to the Commanders in the 2023 NFL Draft in Anthony Richardson, Will Levis and Hendon Hooker; and more 33:42 - Commanders: explanation and analysis of why the Commanders ranking dead last in the NFL in their NFLPA report card matters 43:06 - Wizards: breakdown of a 119-108 win over the Toronto Raptors to move into a virtual tie with the Raptors for ninth in the Eastern Conference Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01:39 - Commanders: react to - and some scheduled fun with - the Commanders ranking dead last in the NFL in their NFLPA report card 19:44 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of comments from Martin Mayhew in a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sam Howell, Eric Bieniemy, the Commanders' situation at tight end and more 37:26 - Capitals: breakdown of the Caps continuing their selloff by trading Lars Eller and of a 3-2 overtime win at the Anaheim Ducks 42:25 - College Basketball: thoughts on No. 21 Maryland's road problems continuing with a 73-62 loss at Ohio State and on Georgetown concluding a 2-18 Big East regular season with a 99-59 loss at Creighton Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12:31 - Commanders: in-depth analysis of a major report from ESPN detailing alleged financial corruption by Dan Snyder, including why there now is more reason than ever before to believe that Snyder will be selling majority ownership of the Commanders 30:57 - Commanders: react to comments from Ron Rivera in a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine, including him saying of Sam Howell, "He's not our starter. He's coming in as the QB1. He'll get a great opportunity to be our starter." 46:46 - Wizards: thoughts on a 119-116 win at the Atlanta Hawks that included a clutch performance by Bradley Beal 50:06 - College Basketball: breakdowns of No. 13 Virginia's 64-57 win over Clemson and Virginia Tech's 71-54 win at Louisville Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01:41 - Commanders: instant react to the breaking news of the Commanders reportedly having placed a franchise tag on Daron Payne 16:44 - Commanders: analysis of a report from The Washington Post that Dan Snyder is demanding that other NFL owners indemnify him against any future legal liability and expenses if he sells the team and also that Jerry Jones "is attempting to broker a peace by which Snyder would sell the Commanders and leave the NFL without further acrimony" 25:41 - Commanders: what we should most remember about the Commanders' Carson Wentz fail off the team releasing him 39:02 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders releasing Bobby McCain Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices