The Al Galdi Podcast

Guest: Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on the extent to which Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels excelled in ESPN's Total QBR metric during his all-time-great 2024 rookie season, the significance of him having done this, ESPN's Football Power Index being high on the Commanders in the 2025 season and more Guest: Nick Falato, co-host of the Big Blue Banter podcast on the New York Giants, with an in-depth scouting report on the Giants in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Giants in Week 1 of the NFL's 2025 regular season Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins as starting pitcher Cade Cavalli rebounded nicely from a bad outing Orioles: breakdown of a 6-2 win at the San Diego Padres as starting pitcher Tyler Wells and starter/reliever Albert Suárez both did well in making their 2025 MLB regular-season debuts off having been out due to serious injury The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RFKAllAccess.com and use the promo code ONLYAL for a special discount Visit and join BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:06 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge with a preview of the Commanders' 2025 regular season, including how to take the team in the NFL's 2025 preseason going 0-3 with a league-worst point differential of -71, what to expect from quarterback Jayden Daniels off his all-time-great 2024 rookie season, two specific areas in which Daniels can and should be better, what to look for from Kliff Kingsbury in his second season as Commanders offensive coordinator given the trade acquisitions of left tackle Laremy Tunsil and receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., analysis of the Commanders' defensive line and secondary, a potential surprise team in the NFC East, the truth about PFF grading and more 39:10 - Nationals: analysis of a 2-0 win over the Miami Marlins to end the Nats' eight-game losing streak as starting pitcher Andrew Alvarez tossed five scoreless innings in his MLB regular-season debut 50:54 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 win at the San Diego Padres for just the Orioles' third win in 12 games Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com for great merch Visit RFKAllAccess.com and use the promo code ONLYAL for a special discount For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:10 - Guest: Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN with a preview of the Commanders' 2025 regular season, including how the anticipation for the Commanders' 2025 regular season compares with the anticipations for other highly-anticipated regular seasons for Washington, why the team expects quarterback Jayden Daniels to be even better in the 2025 season than he was in his all-time-great 2024 rookie season, what the trade acquisitions of left tackle Laremy Tunsil and receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. mean for the offense, whether receiver Jaylin Lane is poised to make a significant impact in his rookie season, the outlook for the team at running back, the thought process with the new-look defensive line as its relates to run defense and where we are with two wild cards in interior defensive lineman Daron Payne and cornerback Marshon Lattimore 42:21 - College Football: discussion of Virginia Tech's 24-11 loss to the No. 13 South Carolina, Old Dominion's 27-14 loss at No. 20 Indiana, Maryland's 39-7 win over Florida Atlantic, Navy's 52-7 win over VMI, Virginia's 48-7 win over Coastal Carolina, James Madison's 45-10 win over Weber State and Liberty's 28-7 win over Maine 58:30 - Nationals: reaction to bad injury news for starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore and starting-pitching prospect Jarlin Susana and analysis of the Nats getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in three games, giving the Nats an eight-game losing streak 01:10:18 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games at the San Francisco Giants, giving the O's nine losses in 11 games despite another great outing by starting pitcher Trevor Rogers The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Visit RFKAllAccess.com and use the promo code ONLYAL for a special discount For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

09:20 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on how quickly the Jayden Daniels-Terry McLaurin QB1-WR1 chemistry can be back in full effect, the likely regression of the team in terms of fourth-down efficiency and more 23:35 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on the state of sports media given the rise of independent media, the significance of the contract extension for receiver Terry McLaurin as it relates to quarterback Jayden Daniels becoming extension-eligible in the 2027 offseason, whether Standig is surprised at how team-friendly the McLaurin extension ended up being, Standig's intel on the initial gap between the Commanders and McLaurin in contract-extension negotiations, the initial (and inaccurate) reporting on the terms of the extension, the uneventful nature of the team's Cutdown To 53, the outlook for the Commanders at running back and more 56:16 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks for the season openers of the seven FBS teams of the Mid-Atlantic region and thoughts on Maryland given that head coach Mike Locksley may be on the hot seat 01:06:52 - Orioles: breakdown of a 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox to conclude a four-game sweep during which the O's totaled just seven runs Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

13:24 - Commanders: analysis of the specifics of the team's contract extension with receiver Terry McLaurin, including why it is a win for general manager Adam Peters, and reaction to Peters and McLaurin opening up about the negotiations 52:27 - Commanders: discussion of the state of the team's roster off comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at a joint press conference 01:00:09 - Nationals: breakdown of an 11-2 loss at the New York Yankees to conclude a three-game sweep in which the Nats got out-homered, 10-2 01:09:14 - Orioles: thoughts on a 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox in a game in which the O's blew a 2-1 ninth-inning lead Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit and join BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

19:43 - Commanders: position-group-by-position-group analysis of the team's Cutdown To 53, including reaction to a report that the team is looking to trade cornerback Noah Igbinoghene 32:53 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-1 loss at the New York Yankees as starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore struggled for a sixth time in eight starts 40:16 - Orioles: discussion of a 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox in a game in which starting pitcher Kyle Bradish was dominant in his return to the Majors from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in June 2024 Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

14:10 - Commanders: reaction to the team and receiver Terry McLaurin agreeing on a three-year contract extension, ending a lengthy saga 25:23 - Guest: Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post with analysis of the Commanders and receiver Terry McLaurin agreeing on a three-year contract extension, a preview of the team's Cutdown To 53, thoughts on a potential contract extension for Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels when he becomes extension-eligible in the 2027 offseason and more 54:06 - Nationals: breakdown of a 10-5 loss at the New York Yankees 57:59 - Orioles: discussion of a 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:13 - Commanders: analysis of the team trading running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the latest on running backs Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr.  25:15 - Commanders: thoughts on receiver Terry McLaurin off him being in attendance for the preseason-ending 30-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens but seemingly being isolated and solemn for much of the game 32:41 - Commanders: how much does the team in the NFL's 2025 preseason going 0-3 with a league-worst point differential of -71 matter?, examination of who did and did not play in the preseason-ending 30-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, discussion of the less-than-fierce QB3 competition between Sam Hartman and Josh Johnson and more 49:32 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats losing two out of three games at the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies, including left fielder James Wood's increasing strikeout problem and a second consecutive excellent series for Nats relievers 01:01:49 - Orioles: reaction to the O's signing catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo to a reported eight-year, $67 million contract extension and a review of the O's losing three out of four games against the American League West-leading Houston Astros Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

13:56 - Commanders: discussion off the final day of training camp of key updates on left guard Brandon Coleman, quarterback Marcus Mariota, receiver Noah Brown and safety Quan Martin and conversation from head coach Dan Quinn on the upcoming Cutdown To 53  28:19 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on standout players for the team in its 31-17 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, including running backs Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr., receiver Jaylin Lane and right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. 01:03:27 - Nationals: breakdown of a 9-3 win over the New York Mets to conclude a 4-3 homestand against the two best teams in the National League East 01:11:07 - Orioles: reaction to the O's placing catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-Day Injured List and thoughts on a 7-2 loss to the American League West-leading Houston Astros The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube Visit RFKAllAccess.com and mention in the notes section that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

15:51 - Commanders: reaction to - and some scheduled fun with - receiver Terry McLaurin continuing to not practice despite having been activated from the Active/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List and analysis of the latest in the team's imminent parting with running back Brian Robinson Jr. 37:26 - Commanders: discussion of the team's upcoming preseason finale and cutdown to 53, how quarterback Sam Hartman's bad preseason is harming other Commanders players, the latest on right guard Samuel Cosmi potentially being ready for Week 1 of the 2025 regular season, how offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. is doing, what head coach Dan Quinn liked and did not like from the team's 31-17 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football and more 56:35 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-4 win over the New York Mets Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit and join BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RFKAllAccess.com and mention in the notes section that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

16:00 - Guest: NFL analytics expert Dan Pizzuta, who wrote the chapter on the Commanders in Aaron Schatz's FTN Football Almanac 2025, on why the Commanders are moving on from running back Brian Robinson Jr., the extent to which age should be an issue for the team in its contract-extension negotiations with receiver Terry McLaurin, the significance of the Commanders being very good on second downs in the 2024 season, why Pizzuta believes that quarterback Jayden Daniels will be even better in the 2025 season than he was in his all-time-great 2024 rookie season, whether Daniels is a top-five quarterback in the NFL, why Pizzuta is bullish on receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., the likelihood of the defense being better at generating takeaways in the 2025 season and more 42:51 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-1 loss to the New York Mets in a game in which the Nats got out-homered, 4-0, as starting pitcher Jake Irvin had another bad outing 52:47 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 11-inning win at the Boston Red Sox to complete a two-game sweep despite the O's blowing a 3-1 ninth-inning lead The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Visit RFKAllAccess.com and mention in the notes section that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

14:29 - Commanders: reaction to receiver Terry McLaurin not attending the team's 31-17 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, a deep dive on the Commanders' dominant rushing offense in the game and discussion of the Commanders preparing to part with running back Brian Robinson Jr., including why the team is moving on from him  31:08 - Commanders: analysis of a variety of items from the team's 31-17 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, including quarterback Jayden Daniels' short but impactful performance, Josh Johnson again out-doing Sam Hartman in the QB3 competition, a standout showing by receiver Jaylin Lane and a mixed performance for the defense 43:07 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 win at the Boston Red Sox as starting pitcher Trevor Rogers had another dominant outing Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RFKAllAccess.com and mention in the notes section that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:55 - Commanders: analysis of the team activating receiver Terry McLaurin off the Active/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List, including how this further increases the Commanders' leverage in contract-extension negotiations with him and thoughts on key comments from head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury 35:02 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels off comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, including the growth that Daniels is demonstrating in training camp 46:30 - Commanders: conversation on the defense off comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including what the defense can gain from the team's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, how the defense is doing and Whitt revealing that Jeremy Reaves is the Commanders' No. 3 safety 57:10 - Nationals: breakdown of a four-game split with the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies, including terrific outings by starting pitchers MacKenzie Gore and Cade Cavalli 01:11:27 - Orioles: reaction to the O's promoting two of their top prospects in catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo and outfielder Dylan Beavers to the Majors and to the O's winning two out of three games at the American League West-leading Houston Astros, including terrific outings by starting pitchers Brandon Young and Dean Kremer The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Visit RFKAllAccess.com and mention in the notes section that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

17:13 - Commanders: analysis of intel from Yahoo Sports NFL insider Charles Robinson on the team's contract-extension negotiations with receiver Terry McLaurin, including that his initial ask was "high enough that it almost completely broke down conversation instantaneously" and that general manager Adam Peters per an NFL executive "has an edge to him that people I think don't necessarily understand" 28:55 - Commanders: discussion of various roster moves, the cancellation of the team's joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens, head coach Dan Quinn's takeaways from The Burgundy and Gold Scrimmage and more 41:33 - Nationals: breakdown of a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in a game in which the Nats overcame a 2-1 seventh-inning deficit as outfielder Dylan Crews returned from a near three-month absence and reaction to the Nats designating first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment 54:29 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners to win two out of three games in the series The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

18:05 - Guest: former Redskins guard Ross Tucker, host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast and television analyst for Philadelphia Eagles preseason games, on if the Commanders have closed the gap with the Super Bowl-champion Eagles, whether the Commanders' Jayden Daniels is the best quarterback in the NFC, what to make of the stalled contract-extension negotiations with and trade request from Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin and Tucker's memories of playing for two very different Skins head coaches in Marty Schottenheimer and Steve Spurrier 39:09 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats reportedly planning to activate outfielder Dylan Crews from the 60-Day Injured List for their next series and analysis of an 8-7 win at the Kansas City Royals to avoid a three-game sweep in a game in which the Nats blew a 5-0 first-inning lead 49:55 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 walk-off win over the Seattle Mariners - the Orioles' first walk-off win in MLB's 2025 regular season - in a game in which the O's blew a 3-1 ninth-inning lead but got another great outing from starting pitcher Trevor Rogers Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

15:32 - Commanders: discussion of The Burgundy and Gold Scrimmage, including its surprising result, who did not participate, how coaches were divided up and more 29:55 - Commanders: analysis of general manager Adam Peters and receiver Terry McLaurin having an in-person, one-on-one conversation at The Burgundy and Gold Scrimmage off McLaurin having requested to be traded and thoughts on the McLaurin saga and the team's overall receiver situation off comments from head coach Dan Quinn 42:10 - Nationals: breakdown of an 8-5 loss at the Kansas City Royals in a game that the Nats lost despite out-hitting the Royals, 10-6 49:02 - Orioles: reaction to starting pitcher Zach Eflin and closer Felix Bautista being done for the season and to a 1-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners for the Orioles' 13th shutout loss in MLB's 2025 regular season The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

15:17 - Commanders: discussion of the team releasing linebacker Dominique Hampton in a flurry of roster moves off the preseason-opening 48-18 loss at the New England Patriots, head coach Dan Quinn planning to hold The Burgundy And Gold Scrimmage, an injury reveal regarding left tackle Laremy Tunsil, an injury update on quarterback Marcus Mariota and more 35:00 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on how the five players who the Commanders took in the 2025 NFL Draft did in their preseason-opening 48-18 loss at the New England Patriots, including encouraging performances by right tackle Josh Conerly Jr., cornerback Trey Amos and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt 01:11:10 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-4 loss at the Kansas City Royals in a game in which the Nats blew a 4-2 sixth-inning lead The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit and join BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

13:19 - Commanders: analysis of what went wrong for the team in its preseason-opening 48-18 loss at the New England Patriots and why, including proper perspective given that the Commanders played very few starters/key players, the sloppiness of the team (especially on special teams) and why Commanders receivers mostly doing poorly did not increase the leverage for receiver Terry McLaurin in his contract-extension negotiations with the team 35:25 - Commanders: discussion of the competition for the QB3 job off Sam Hartman playing poorly in the team's preseason-opening 48-18 loss at the New England Patriots and Josh Johnson playing well in the game 40:39 - Commanders: examination of Commanders players who did well in the team's preseason-opening 48-18 loss at the New England Patriots, including running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt and interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton 47:49 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats winning two out of three games at the San Francisco Giants as left fielder James Wood and starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore performed well off recent slumps 57:29 - Orioles: reaction to more bad injury news for the O's and to them losing two out of three games against the Athletics Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

23:02 - Guest: Aaron Schatz, chief analytics officer for FTN Fantasy and editor of Aaron Schatz's FTN Football Almanac 2025, on his DVOA metric giving the Commanders the fourth-highest percent chance of winning the Super Bowl for the 2025 season and projecting the Commanders to be better than the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 season, why the fear of the Commanders having too many older players is overrated, the truth about how receivers age given the Terry McLaurin contract situation, whether Jayden Daniels' 2024 season is the greatest season by a rookie quarterback in NFL history, the difference between DVOA and EPA per play, whether Daniels has ascended to being bust-proof, how the way that the Commanders addressed their defense in the 2025 offseason was smart and much more 48:16 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-0 loss to the Athletics to conclude a 1-5 homestand during which the Nats got outscored, 61-23 The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

16:32 - Commanders: discussion of the team's joint training-camp practice at the New England Patriots, including key injury updates/reveals from head coach Dan Quinn, the plan for playing time for key players in the Commanders' preseason game at the Patriots, how quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' offensive line - especially left tackle Laremy Tunsil - were especially impressive in the joint practice, a rant on the notion of increasing leverage for receiver Terry McLaurin in his stalled contract-extension negotiations with the Commanders, insight on two Patriots-turned-Commanders players in edge defender Deatrich Wise Jr and cornerback Jonathan Jones and more 37:24 - Nationals: analysis of a 2-1 walk-off win over the American League West-worst Athletics to end the Nats' six-game losing streak as starting pitcher Cade Cavalli was impressive in making his first MLB regular-season appearance since Aug. 2022 49:29 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-1 win at the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies to avoid a three-game sweep as starting pitcher Trevor Rogers had another very good outing Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads