Episode 674: conversation with Commanders insider Sam Fortier of The Washington Post and more

17:04 - Commanders: reaction to comments from head coach Ron Rivera, including him revealing that the team is placing safeties Darrick Forrest and Jeremy Reaves on the Reserve/Injured List...and analysis of a (lengthy) post from NFL insider Josina Anderson of CBS Sports on X on the job statuses of Rivera and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio30:25 - Guest: Commanders insider Sam Fortier of The Washington Post on his theory for why the Commanders' defense has been so bad, whether the team is missing former defensive-backs coach Chris Harris, whether defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio now is coaching for his job, what's next for benched corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr., what is behind the pass-heavy nature of the Commanders' offense, the likelihood of quarterback Sam Howell within the 2023 season getting appreciably better at not taking sacks and more56:33 - Guest: Redskins historian Mike Richman on his new book about legendary former Skins head coach and general manager George Allen, including Allen's famous "the future is now" philosophy, what led to Allen making the Skins' rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys the big deal that it became, the truth about the Sonny Jurgensen-Billy Kilmer quarterback controversy, the complicated nature of Allen's departure from the Skins, why Allen's playoff record with the Skins was just 2-5 and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.