Last Man Standig

Commanders insider Ben Standig goes down memory lane after Washington announces plans to retire John Riggins' iconic 44 jersey this season. Ben was also in the building for Wizards rookie A.J. Dybantsa's wildly impressive debut at the Las Vegas Summer League. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

Commanders insider Ben Standig and Brian McNally have an old-fashioned bull session about... sports! The longtime sports reporters and D.C. area lifers start with how to fix the U.S. Men's national soccer team and lament what led to zero games played in town. They also talked about Adam Peters and Commanders football infrastructure; the Wizards finally seeing the light and heading to Vegas Summer...

Commanders insider Ben Standig drops insight into Washington agreeing to terms with veteran CB Rasul Douglas. Then Ben shares part 2 of his conversation with Cowboys insider Bob Sturm, which touches on Dak Prescott's big-game capabilities and the Commanders' pieces around Jayden Daniels. Check out LastManStandig. Substack.com for Ben's written work on the Commanders and Wizards. Hosted by Simpleca...

Commanders insider Ben Standig welcomes Cowboys insider Bob Sturm to the podcast for some back-and-forth Q&A about their respective teams. How the Cowboys look post-trading Micah Parsons. The Jerry Jones show. Dan Quinn's status. Tying in newish Wizards and former Mavericks forward Anthony Davis with ...the early locker-room culture issues under Dan Snyder? All of this follows whether Brandon...

Commanders insider Ben Standig is joined by Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio for a lively big-picture NFL conversation. The Brandon Aiyuk drama. What Dan Quinn's coordinator choices say about Washington's standing after a 5-12 season. Where the Commanders fit among all 32 teams. The world of league insiders post-Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.a...

Commanders insider Ben Standig looks at Leo Chenal's fit in Washington's revamped front 7. Ben also dives into Anthony Davis trade ideas and the state of the Wizards entering free agency with NBA analyst Dan Feldman. A little bit of Wiz news as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Commanders insider Ben Standig speaks with QB coach D.J. Williams about his important relationship with Jayden Daniels. Ben also reads between the lines on the latest Brandon Aiyuk communication and previews the remainder of the Wizards' offseason with Greg Finberg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

Commanders insider Ben Standig with the latest on Brandon Aiyuk, including comments from Adam Schefter. Then Ben and The Ringer's Joe House talk about the Wizards' upside, the A.J. Dybantsa fit, whether a hole in the NBA information vortex hurt perception of the Trae Young contract, and what the Commanders are doing at kicker and receiver. Check out LastManStandig.substack.com for Ben's written wo...

Commanders insider Ben Standig is giving out offseason program awards with Logan Paulsen. MVP of the offseason. Most TBD position room. Most likely to Van Ginkel. Also, LBs vs. interior DL, big biceps and pudding. Ben also dives into the Washington Wizards, who wisely selected A.J. Dybantsa No. 1 in the NBA Draft, and looks at all sides of Trae Young's curious $211 million extension. Hosted by Sim...

Commanders insider Ben Standig and Mike Smeltz tackle several topics, including David Blough's plan and Antonio Williams' talents. Then the fellas get you ready for the Wizards' No. 1 overall pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft. Why taking A.J. Dybantsa feels right. Ben also has an Anthony Davis update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

Commanders insider Ben Standig wraps up the now-completed offseason program with a list of "winners" and TBD scenarios plus an interview with TE Colson Yankoff. Then Ben turns to the Wizards ahead of next week's NBA Draft and a new contract for Trae Young. Talking about A.J Dybantsa's dynamics with his father, Ace. Jessie Dougherty profiled the pair last year and shares insight on the duo. Hosted...

Commanders insider Ben Standig opens the episode with takeaways from Day 2 of minicamp, headlined by Jayden Daniels' latest turn at the mic. What the QB said about his progress learning the new offense, connecting with receivers and why he's done talking about last season. Then Ben is joined by Bram Weinstein, the voice of the Commanders, during practice for an overview of what they observed throu...

Commanders insider Ben Standig is here talking about what transpired on Day 1 of Washington's 3-day minicamp. Jacory Croskey-Merritt finally practiced, but not with his usual running mates during a split-squad session. Why Dan Quinn shook up the reps. Which depth pieces stood out? Among that group, UDFA CB Fred Davis, an interesting prospect who made one of the day's top plays and joined Ben on th...

Commanders insider Ben Standig previews this week's mandatory minicamp and dives deep into Laremy Tunsil's prowess and the line play on both sides of the ball with Brandon Thorn (Trench Warfare). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Commanders insider Ben Standig is talking about all things offense with Mitch Tischler (Monumental Sports), about Daron Payne and the linemen with DL coach Eric Henderson, his reporting on the Wizards draft plans at No. 1. Ben also shares the bullet points of conversations this week with several other position coaches and rants about the Spurs vets letting the kids down in Game 4 of the NBA Finals...

Commanders insider Ben Standig shares observations following Tuesday’s OTA on the TE room, Sonny Styles, how Daronte Jones watches practice and more. Ben also goes 1-on-1 with WR Treylon Burks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Commanders insider Ben Standig reacts to the latest Brandon Aiyuk drama, shares insight into potential WR target Kayshon Boutte and turns his OTA3 preview into a secondary conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Commanders insider Ben Standig and film analyst Mark Bullock explore players on the roster with tangible upside and how their growth could help Washington bounce back. That includes Treylon Burks, Josh Conerly and bodies on the DL. Questions for Daronte Jones. More. Check out Ben's written work on Lastmanstandig.substack.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Commanders insider Ben Standig and former Washington WR Anthony Armstrong (Bleav in Commanders pod) discuss Terry McLaurin and the receiver room. Key factors Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, Luke McCaffrey and Antonio Williams. Is there a sleeper? Ben also shares Brandon Ayiuk's latest off the field headline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Commanders insider Ben Standig shares what happened during Washington's second open OTA session. Terry McLaurin on loving David Blough's offense, connecting with Jayden Daniels and lessons learned from a trying 2025 campaign. Notes on Daniels, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Sonny Styles, the kickers and Tuesday's attendance. Then Ben welcomes team president Mark Clouse to the podcast. Mark updates us on...

Commanders insider Ben Standig looks ahead to Tuesday's OTA session in Ashburn with thoughts on Terry McLaurin, Odafe Oweh, Josh Conerly Jr., David Blough and TE Chig Okonkwo, whose upside suggests he could become Washington's second main target for Jayden Daniels. Ben also dives into big NFL trade news, Odell Beckham returning to the Giants and what the NBA Finals/OKC losing have to do with Antho...

Commanders insider Ben Standig shares and reacts to comments made at this week's OTA. Hear from Jayden Daniels, Sam Cosmi, Charles Omenihu and Mike Sainristil on the new systems, need for versatility, Patrick Mahomes and more. Then it's part 2 of Ben's conversation with ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jeremy Woo on the Wizards' options at No. 1 (and the 2nd round), Cameron Boozer's upside, Caleb Wilson and...

Commanders insider Ben Standig attended the Commanders' first OTA session of 2026 and is here to share what he saw and heard. That includes Jayden Daniels working within a new offensive system and how the QB dealt with the "miserable," injury-ravaged 2025 campaign. You'll hear from Daniels directly in this episode. I also slipped in a Brandon Aiyuk question. Also, thoughts on Terry McLaurin, Mike...

Commanders insider Ben Standig and NFL analyst Warren Sharp dive into the analytics to grasp all that went wrong in 2025 and reasons for 2026 optimism including Washington benefiting from extra rest days. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Commanders insider Ben Standig, along with John Keim and Bram Weinstein, look ahead to next week's OTA session. What they focus on during an OTA. Intrigue with Jayden Daniels on the field and at the mic. Don't sleep on Bill. More. Ben also remembers AP sports writer, D.C. area native and longtime friend Howard Fendrich, who passed away on Thursday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See htt...