The Al Galdi Podcast Blue Wire

20:10 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of the sack issue of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, including Bullock's takeaways from studying every sack that Daniels took in his Heisman Trophy-winning 2023 season for LSU, how Daniels compares with former Commanders quarterback Sam Howell in terms of sack avoidance and what Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury should do to minimize Daniels getting sacked

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15:02 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on whether he has talked to any sources who do not like the Commanders' well-received 2024 offseason, which move by the team in the 2024 offseason was the most important move, his interpretation of the high praise of quarterback Jayden Daniels since the team took him with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether Jamin Davis might actually be transitioning from linebacker to edge defender, the potential for Commanders contract news during the break between the offseason workout program and training camp, what to take away from the popular Commanders Log episode on what the team did in the 2024 NFL Draft and more

52:43 - Nationals: analysis of a three-game sweep of the National League-worst Miami Marlins in a series in which the Nats' pitching was outstanding

01:07:43 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games against the National League-leading Philadelphia Phillies, including the O's smashing seven home runs over the three games

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12:25 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a press conference following the team's final practice of mandatory minicamp (and final practice of the 2024 offseason), including insight on a speech that Commanders linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. gave to the team, whether quarterback Jayden Daniels is the team's QB1, where Daniels has especially excelled, perspective on Daniels routinely showing up at the team facility so early, impressions of the Commanders' defense from offseason practices, thoughts on defensive back Quan Martin, who on the defense has demonstrated versatility (position flex!), how the team is doing from a health standpoint and what it's like for Quinn being an NFL head coach again

39:44 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 loss at the Detroit Tigers to end the Nats' five-game winning streak

47:02 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves to end the Orioles' six-game winning streak

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21:15 - Commanders: discussion of comments from quarterback Jayden Daniels at a post-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference, including more examples of his humility and self-awareness, insight on him notoriously arriving early at the team facility, how things are going with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and why Daniels seemingly is always happy

36:00 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from running back Austin Ekeler at a post-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference on his down 2023 season, how quarterback Jayden Daniels compares with Ekeler's two primary QB1s with the Los Angeles Chargers in Phillip Rivers and Justin Herbert and what to expect from the offense of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and more

44:40 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-5 win at the Detroit Tigers to give the Nats their first regular-season winning streak of at least five games since June 2021

53:43 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves for the Orioles' sixth consecutive win in a game in which starting pitcher Cade Povich in just his second Major League regular-season game tossed six scoreless innings with six strikeouts versus no walks

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12:16 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference on the Commanders' evolving situation at kicker, how interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton is doing off his latest foot surgery, what quarterback Jayden Daniels needs to show to be officially named as the team's QB1, what has been especially appealing about the Brian Robinson Jr.-Austin Ekeler running-back combination, how the Commanders' recalibration is going and more

32:45 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference praising receiver Terry McLaurin...and reaction to comments from McLaurin at a post-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference raving about quarterback Jayden Daniels and providing insight on the offense of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury

48:17 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-4 10-inning win at the Detroit Tigers in a game in which the Nats overcame a 4-3 8th-inning deficit thanks in large part to four Nats relievers combining for 5 1/3 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts

54:29 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves as starting pitcher Albert Suarez and four Orioles relievers combined on a five-hit shutout

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19:23 - Guest: Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN on expectations from and thoughts on the Commanders' offense under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and the Commanders' defense under defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including whether we should expect a heavy dose of read-option runs with quarterback Jayden Daniels and the impact of an expected major upgrade in defensive coaching led by Whitt

38:01 - Orioles: analysis of a 5-2 win at the Tampa Bay Rays to complete a very impressive four-game sweep by the O's

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