Episode 1,137: conversation with Dan Pizzuta on how analytics view Brian Robinson Jr. and Terry McLaurin and more

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 [email protected] Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.