Episode 687: Commanders hire Eugene Shen to oversee analytics, preview of Commanders vs. Eagles and more

13:06 - Commanders: reaction to the Commanders hiring Eugene Shen as senior vice president of football strategy to "oversee all analytics and software development for the football operation" 22:20 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, including indication that the Commanders are benching Nick Gates as their starting center in favor of Tyler Larsen and key - and tellingly-short - comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the team's struggling offense 37:52 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, including key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on the Eagles' offense, their Tush Push play, corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr., corner Kendall Fuller and the looming NFL Trade Deadline as it relates to key Commanders defensive players potentially being dealt 51:36 - Guest: Geoffrey Knox, editor of InsideTheIggles.com, with a deep dive on the Philadelphia Eagles in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Eagles 01:07:02 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Philadelphia Eagles and a pick for the game 01:17:58 - Virginia Tech Football: breakdown of the Hokies' 38-10 win over Syracuse 01:22:40 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Northwestern, James Madison-Old Dominion and Virginia-Miami Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app, use the promo code "Galdi" and enjoy a great offer! Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya! 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! Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices