Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports

The Athletic's Ben Standig is getting ready for some Monday night football with Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) and analytics guru Ben Baldwin (The Athletic). Ben and Michael begin (3:30) with the latest legal drama involving Dan Snyder as the District's Attorney General files suit against the Commanders and the NFL, and Washington pushes back with an unfortunate statement involving Bri...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back with Jay Gruden. The former Washington head coach shares his reaction to the news of Dan Snyder possibly selling the franchise and his thoughts on the Commanders' offense in the loss to the Vikings. Would he go back to Carson Wentz when possible? The Daron Payne-Jon Allen dynamic combo. What did he think of the Colts hiring a head coach with zero pro coaching exp...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to explore the Snyders potentially selling the Commanders with Ben Fischer (Sports Business Journal) and Washington squandering a fourth-quarter lead to Kirk Cousins and the Vikings with Matt Paras (Washington Times). Ben and Matt open the show discussing Taylor Heinicke's costly interception, Washington's curious offensive play calling, the defense pounded Cousi...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to discuss the massive news of the day: The Snyders might sell the Commanders. Ben also speaks with Jay Gruden about drafting Terry McLaurin, Kirk Cousins' coming back to town Sunday with the Vikings, and Taylor Heinicke's value (15:30) Along with more on the stunning Snyder news, Ben talks about Chase Young's return to practice, D.C. police updating the investig...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking with guests Logan Paulsen and Fred Smoot about the William Jackson trade, an alternate Kirk Cousins universe and all things Commanders. Ben opens the show with the details of Jackson's trade to Pittsburgh before welcoming Logan. They spoke pre-trade on how the offense is different with Taylor Heinicke starting, common rationale with the Jackson and Wentz acqui...

The Athletic's Ben Standig recapped the Commanders' 17-16 comeback win over the Indianapolis Colts in Terry McLaurin's triumphant return home with Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch). Plenty of positives to consider, most notably McLaurin's brilliance and the Commanders improving to 4-4 with this 3-game winning streak. And yet, there's not much in the way of style points during this surge....

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for a quick update and chat before Sunday's Commanders-Colts game. Ron Rivera emphatically said today Washington would not trade Antonio Gibson before Tuesday's trade deadline. What about anyone else? Meanwhile, Cole Holcomb is among those injured players out this week, a significant loss for a defense facing an unknown commodity in Colts QB Sam Ehlinger. Hosted...

The Athletic's Ben Standig and Colts insider Zak Keefer tackle the array of subplots ahead of Sunday's Commanders road game. Zac knows Jim Irsay well. Why does he think the Colts owner sounded off on Dan Snyder? What do the Colts think of trading Carson Wentz now that they've already benched his replacement, Matt Ryan? Who is Sam Elhinger? Keys to the game? Also, Ben with the latest on Chase Young...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to break down the Commanders' 23-21 over Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, Taylor Heinicke's return, Chase Young's rehab update, and the Colts benching Matt Ryan before Sunday's game. Ben opens the episode with breaking news on Young expected to start practicing this week, Ron Rivera's day-after-game comments and Indianapolis turning to Sam Ehlinger. Then we get to...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to talk about this crazy Commanders week and the Wizards' season-opener in real time. Guests: Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and Joe House from "The Ringer." Ben opens the show with the latest news and notes as Taylor Heinicke takes over at quarterback. Then Ben and Jay discuss Washington's QB change, why Kirk Cousins is durable, NFL owners, how to hand...

The Athletic's Ben Standig updates everyone on Carson Wentz's fractured finger, offers more reaction from Thursday's win, and tackles other Commanders' topics with Mike Smeltz (The Athletic). Now that it happened, is the Wentz injury a possible long-term win-win? We cool if Taylor Heinicke starts? Any chance Sam Howell plays? Also, Ben's random (but juicy) trade idea, William Jackson, and backfiel...

The Athletic's Ben Standig tried his best to summarize an unreal day in Commanders land which included an ugly TNF win over the Bears and a Dan Snyder-focused report which was co-authored by our guest, ESPN's Seth Wickersham. Ben opens the show by addressing all the headlines, including the Snyder story, the 12-7 squeaker, Ron Rivera's epic rant, and the William Jackson trade-request report. Then...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to tackle an already wild week for the Commanders with former Washington coach Jay Gruden and "The Athletic's Football Show" host Robert Mays. Ben opens the show with insight into Ron Rivera's "quarterback" comment and the more important point that became overshadowed. Then it's Gruden time (14:43). What he saw on those three plays from the Titans' 2-yard line a...

The Athletic's Ben Standig and Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan) break down the in-game and big-picture questions coming out of the Washington Commanders' 21-17 home loss to the Tennessee Titans. Those final play calls and Carson Wentz's interception from the 2-yard line. Ron Rivera's clock management. The apparent benching of William Jackson. Big days for Dyami Brown, Montez Sweat -- and Brian Robins...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders' vibe with rookie RB Brian Robinson back at practice five weeks after being shot and where this team stands entering Week 5 with Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) and former Washington head coach Jay Gruden. Ben opens the show with Michael discussing Robinson's thoughts on his recovery, his potential usage, frustrated Ron Rivera,...

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks Commanders-Cowboys and with receiver-turned analyst Brandon Marshall. Ben opens the show breaking down Sunday's 25-10 loss in Dallas but spends most of the time on how Washington trying to hide Carson Wentz is a new and scary concern. Thoughts on the quarterback's showing, way too many penalties, an OL change, Jon Allen's strong showing, and more. Then Ben shares h...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready for Dallas week after talking with NFL analyst and former offensive lineman Ross Tucker, and Michael Phillips with the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Ross, an Eagles insider, offered tremendous insight on Carson Wentz through three games and concerns with the Commanders' pass protection. Also talked about Daron Payne, Jahan Dotson, and the QB plan. Then Ben and Michae...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking Commanders with former Washington head coach Jay Gruden. Ben opens the show with a reminder of why the team needed to seek outside help for the interior offensive line -- and he doesn't mean letting Brandon Scherff walk. Then Jay enters for a breakdown of those OL breakdowns against Philadelphia. How much on Carson Wentz, the linemen, play-calling, and what ar...

The Athletic's Ben Standig and 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen reconvened after watching the Commanders' 24-8 loss to the Eagles. They did so without being sacked. Carson Wentz, not so much. The fellas discussed three of Washington's pre-season concerns that turned into issues on Sunday, including Wentz under pressure, the leaky offensive line, and limited defensive depth. They also got into that Ji...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to talk Commanders entering Week 3 with former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and The Athletic's Eagles insider Bo Wulf. Ben opens the show with the latest injury news from practice. Then Jay enters the chat with a film review of Washington's Week 2 loss at Detroit. What is happening with the defense allowing so many explosive plays? Also, Jahan Dotson's stron...

The Athletic's Ben Standig recaps the Washington Commanders' 36-27 road loss to the Detroit Lions live from Ford Field with Matt Paras (Washington Times). Plenty of talk about the defense allowing one chunk play after another and starting painfully slow in all three phases during a 22-0 first half. Also, thoughts on Carson Wentz, Jamin Davis, Daron Payne, and more injuries on both lines. Hosted on...

The Athletic's Ben Standig kicks off Week 2 of the NFL season with former Washington head coach -- and weekly guest this season -- Jay Gruden! We'll also hear from Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves. Ben opens the episode with the latest from practice, including an appearance by Brian Robinson, Kam Curl's status, the new defensive lineman, and Reaves on the receiving room revolution during his five s...

The Athletic's Ben Standig and David Aldridge recap the Washington Commanders' Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Carson Wentz's roller coaster ride lived up to the hype. Same for rookie receiver Jahan Dotson's hands and poise. Plus Darrick Forrest, Scott Turner, Curtis Samuel, injuries and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig kicks off Week 1 of the Commanders' season with quarterback Carson Wentz. Hear a portion of their conversation about the genesis of his resiliency, starting over with the Commanders, fighting his on-field impulses and more (6:18). For more, read Ben's Wentz feature on The Athletic. Then the Associated Press's Steve Whyno joins the chat to preview Jaguars-Commanders. Also...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back to ponder all things Washington Commanders entering the 2022 season with two of the most respected voices in town: The Team 980's Kevin Sheehan and 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen. Ben opens the show with injury updates on Kam Curl, Logan Thomas and Brian Robinson. Then Kevin and Grant join the discussion to discuss the vibe around the Commanders, Carson Wentz, Jam...