# Episode 1,314: chat with ESPN's Brian Burke on Washington being tied for No. 1 in value in 2026 NFL Draft and more

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Podcast: [The Al Galdi Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-al-galdi-podcast-1577084)
Published: 2026-04-29T04:15:00+00:00
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Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on him ranking the Washington Commanders as being tied for No. 1 in the NFL in value in the 2026 NFL Draft, drafting the best player available versus drafting for need, the rise in wisdom-of-crowds-style analysis of the NFL Draft, linebacker Sonny Styles surprisingly being available to Washington with its No. 7-overall pick in the draft, whether positional value for defensive players in the NFL has lost meaning, the viability of Washington stacking quarterbacks in NFL Drafts, what to make of Washington's QB2, Marcus Mariota, excelling in air yards in the 2025 regular season and more Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of an 8-0 loss at the New York Mets Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com

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