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

The Athletic's Ben Standig returns for a new episode amid the tragic news of Dwayne Haskins's death over the weekend. Ben opens the episode with some initial thoughts on the shocking story. There's no easy transition, but Ben welcomes Yahoo Sports' NFL Draft analyst Eric Edholm to the podcast (6:12). They discuss the mock draft uncertainty with the top 10, draft tells from certain teams, Drake Lon...

The Athletic's Ben Standig wraps up the week in Commanders football with The Team 980's Brendan Darr and shares audio from his recent chat with ESPN NFL Draft Todd McShay. **Reminder: You can hear Ben's entire first-round mock draft episode on The Athletic. Subscriber's only.** Ben opens the show with news: KR DeAndre Carter is leaving for a free-agent deal with the Chargers. Not a massive loss, b...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back with two guests: The Athletic's sports business insider Dan Kaplan and ESPN NFL prognosticator Mike Clay. Ben opens the show with notes on his new story about Terry McLaurin's extension talks -- go read in full on The Athletic -- and plans for his subscriber's only first-round mock draft. Then Dan Kaplan shares his reporting on allegations of financial impropriet...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back with The Athletic's Colts insider, Zak Keefer. Ben opens with his thoughts and reporting on the latest reports focused on Commanders owner Dan Snyder, the team's finances and where this story is headed. Also, an update on the next stadium including timeframes and locations. Then Zak joins the pod (14:58) for the second time since Washington acquired Wentz. Why? C...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Washington Commanders from West Palm Beach, Florida, the site of the annual NFL owners' meetings, with Michael Phillips (Richmond Tines-Dispatch). At the top, Ben gives his overview of the scene as reporters walk the same halls inside the opulent Breakers resort as owners, general managers, coaches, the NFL commissioner and other league notables. The...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready for a deeper dive into the 2022 NFL Draft with ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid and The Athletic's Ohio State insider Bill Landis. Ben opens the show catching everyone up on the latest signings, remaining roster holes, new stadium dynamics, and this week's NFL owner's meetings in Florida. Then ESPN's Jordan Reid joins the chat from the site of Malik Willis's pro d...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back and ready to discuss the latest with the Commanders and the scene from QB prospect Malik Willis' pro day at Liberty University. Guest: Michael Phillips, Richmond Times-Dispatch plus audio from Willis's post-practice press conference. Ben opens the show with notes/updates on Washington's free agency focus plus takeaways from league sources following the Willis pro...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for more offseason Commanders talk with radio legend Scott Jackson. The fellas share their thoughts on Washington's lull in free agency and possible next steps. Plus first impressions from Carson Wentz's introductory press conference, Ron Rivera's comments to Ben about QB in round one, DL depth, and Bills GM Brandon Beane calling out the Commanders following the...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is right back on the mic with guest Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post) after a bonkers day with the Washington Commanders. Ben opens the show with a quick transactional recap including J.D. McKissic changing his mind to and staying with the Commanders, multiple surprise releases (Matt Ioannidis?) and angry agents. Then Nicki enters the fray (7:45). Topics include moving on...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to recap the first two days of NFL free agency -- and talk more about Carson Wentz. with Eagles insider Zach Berman (The Athletic) Ben opens the show with analysis of the Commanders' start to free agency including Bobby McCain staying and J.D. McKissic's curious exit. Plus notes on Brandon Scherff, next steps and what Mitch Trubisky to the Steelers suggests abou...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here and ready to talk Washington Commanders and free agency with Pro Football Focus's salary cap analyst Brad Spielberger. The "legal tampering" period begins Monday with the official start to FA on Wednesday, Ben opens the show with the latest intel on the Commanders' in-house free agents J.D. McKissic, Tim Settle, Cornelius Lucas and Danny Johnson plus why free-age...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back on the mic after the Washington Commanders' stunning trade Wednesday afternoon for Carson Wentz. Ben opens the show with his reaction to the trade that sent draft picks to the Colts for the Commanders' new starting QB. Then Colts insider Zak Keefer (The Athletic) shares his excellent reporting and the candid truth about Indianapolis dealing Wentz after only one s...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here with Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan) and Sheil Kapadia (The Athletic) for a huge episode on quarterbacks and free agency after Russell Wilson gets traded, Aaron Rodgers re-signs and the Washington Commanders remain searching for a QB. Ben and Grant open the show on the Commanders falling short in their pursuit of Russell Wilson, who is now with the Broncos. Did Was...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back from the NFL Combine and ready for NFL Draft talk with Pro Football Focus's Trevor Sikkema. Ben opens the show with his notes on the QB buzz (Russell Wilson offer, Mitch Trubisky buzz, the Aaron Rodgers waiting game) and the Commanders' free agency plans. Then it's a Combine recap with Trevor (13:30) on the rookie QB class, targets at WR and LB, and the top of th...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is coming to you from the NFL Combine with thoughts on the Washington Commanders. Joined by former Washington TE turned analyst Logan Paulsen and Washington Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala. After Ben sets the scene, Logan stops by to discuss the incoming class including Malik Willis and Kenny Pickett, best fits and more (4:25). Then Ben and Nicki dissect comments this week...

The Athletic's Ben Standig gets you ready for the NFL Combine this week in Indianapolis and the upcoming free agency period with former Saints and Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller. Ben opens the show with some quick notes on prospects he's intrigued by this year before welcoming in Randy. How do front offices handle this team on the NFL calendar when draft and free agency prep collide? What...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a new episode talking about his interview with Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, answering mailbag questions, and more Wizards banter with Fred Katz *Ben opens the episode delving into his 1-on-1 with Rivera which can be found on The Athletic. Specifically, what Rivera said about the expected quarterback depth chart, how aggressive Washington will be for a QB...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for deep dives into the Commanders' offseason and the new-look but same old Wizards with Lindsay Jones and Fred Katz. *Ben opens the show telling folks to be careful about "lyin' season' *Then here comes Lindsay Jones, The Athletic's national NFL writer (8:35). What she's hearing about the league-wide QB searches and decisions, the NFL's rift with Dan Snyder, tak...

The Athletic's Ben Standig returns for a new episode with guests Matt Barrows, Michael Phillips and Brian McNally. Ben opens the show with Michael and Brian discussing if all signs -- fading fan support, NFL/Congressional investigation, Ron Rivera needing a winning season, etc -- point toward a very, very active offseason. They also get into crest-gate and some Commanders media silliness. Then Mat...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to tackle the Super Bowl recap, a new Dan Snyder report and the Washington Commanders offseason with Al Galdi (Al Galdi podcast) Ben opens the show with thoughts on Sunday's report of NFL owners perhaps losing patience with Dan Snyder, and the bold hiring of Sean McVay leading to the Rams' Super Bowl triumph. Then Al joins the discussion (14:05). Topics include...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for a mega-jammed episode on the Washington Commanders and Washington Wizards. *Ben opens the show with The Ringer's Joe House discussing the investigation into the Commanders organization including whether the NFL's latest salvo suggests a rift between the two sides. *The Athletic's Seahawks insider Michael-Shawn Dugar on the latest with Russell Wilson and wheth...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back from the Senior Bowl for a new episode talking rookie quarterbacks, Russell Wilson, the next stadium site, and the freefalling Wizards. *Ben opens the show by spilling the tea on what scouts are saying about the quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft following Senior Bowl week. Thoughts on Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and the others in Mobile *What lea...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for thoughts on the Washington Commanders and a recap from the site of the Senior Bowl. After opening the show with some thoughts on the new-name and the latest news involving organizational culture, Ben welcomes in Tarik El-Bashir for initial reactions to the new name and the process that they reported on for over a year (10:45). Then it's Ben and Chris Burke fr...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for a new episode following the NFL's championship games with Matt Paras (Washington Times). The fellas discuss the games and ponder whether the Super Bowl-bound Rams' bold moves last offseason might spark Washington to act this cycle; if Jimmy Garoppolo's showing scared them off should the 49ers QB become available; also Daron Payne's future, Derek Carr, how Was...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for a jammed-packed episode of the podcast with colleagues Nick Kosmider (Broncos) and Brendan Quinn (college basketball insider). *Ben opens the show sharing nuggets from his notebook including the latest on the coaching staff, the running back room, quarterback options and what the coaching hires around the league mean for Washington. Also an update on Congress...