Episode 998: chat with JP Finlay on Commanders' renaissance 2024 season and 2025 offseason and more

The Al Galdi Podcast

Al Galdi

Football, Baseball, Sports, Basketball

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🗓️ 31 January 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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15:21 - Guest: Commanders insider JP Finlay of NBC4 on the behind-the-scenes images from the Commanders' NFC Championship Game run that most stick with him, how much the team's 2024 season in terms of fan excitement reminded him of the Redskins' glory days, what has most stood out to him about the Josh Harris ownership group, whether the team's 2024 season went a long way toward making it so that Commanders remains the team's name, which of the Commanders' many unrestricted free agents in the 2025 offseason would be most expensive to keep, whether Marcus Mariota as one of those free agents might leave for a spot as a bridge QB1 on another NFL team, who would have replaced Kliff Kingsbury as Commanders offensive coordinator had he left for an NFL head-coaching job and more 38:16 - Capitals: analysis of a wild 5-4 overtime loss at the Ottawa Senators in a game in which the Caps overcame a 4-2 third-period deficit 46:55 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wizards tying their franchise record for longest losing streak in a regular season at 16 with a 134-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, including a pep talk for Wizards fans discouraged by the tanking Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:59.9	Partner Josh Harris took out a full-page ad in the Washington Post. The ad read as follows,
1:06.8	quote, Dear Commanders fans, this season marked the beginning of bringing Washington football back to
1:13.1	its status as a premier franchise in the NFL and restoring the significance, pride, and sense of
1:19.6	community that this team has represented for decades. Growing up in Chevy Chase, I remember
1:25.5	Sundays when the entire DMV came together in support.
1:29.3	Those memories shaped my vision for this franchise, and I will continue to strive tirelessly to build a team that unites and inspires for years to come.
1:38.9	When we became stewards of this franchise two summers ago, our mission was clear to win on the field and in the community
1:46.0	by creating a culture of excellence attracting the best talent and investing deeply in our team.
1:53.0	I could not be prouder of our front office and coaching staff led by Adam Peters and Dan Quinn,
1:57.4	who have set the tone for this franchise and laid the foundation for success.
2:02.2	And starting next week, Mark Klaus will officially join the organization. Mark brings
2:06.5	decades of experience as an exceptional business leader and will focus on creating amazing
2:11.8	fan experiences and ensuring our team delivers for the communities we are so fortunate to serve.
2:18.5	Of course, none of this would have been possible without the incredible efforts of our players
2:22.9	whose hard work, grit, and brotherhood define the season.
2:26.4	A special thank you to Jaden Daniels, who made history and shattered records.
2:30.6	And thank you to our additional postseason captains, Zach Ertz, Terry McLaurin, Jeremy
2:35.2	Reeves, and Bobby Wagner, along with the rest of the players, everyone stepped up and
2:39.4	contributed to deliver a 12-and-5 regular season and thrilling playoff run.
2:44.1	This season was a tremendous reminder that the commanders can galvanize, not just a fan base,
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