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

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about what the Commanders' ownership said about the team name's future—and what he heard. How the stadium plan offers a potential timeline should the Harrisses seek a change. Another joint practice, observing Jayden Daniels and an optimistic update about the delayed U.S. Senate vote on the RFK site (2:35). Then Ben welcomes Neil Stratton (Inside The Leagu...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for a solo episode about the Washington Commanders roster during this break in the schedule. How many are you keeping at each position? Three quarterbacks (Sam Hartman) or six corners? Room for John Ridgeway, Braeden Daniels, and all Day-three picks? Enough viable 2024 wide receivers to keep six? Thoughts on Bobby Wagner, Efe Obada and more. Breaking news: Comman...

The Athletic' Ben Standig survived a scorching day at Commanders OTA to discuss Jayden Daniels, Jonathan Allen and coaches experimenting with Al Galdi (Al Galdi podcast). Ben opens the episode with how Bobby Wagner's leadership is already showing and the rise of no-huddle snaps. Then Al joins to consider whether the hold-up in the Senate really matters with putting a stadium at the RFK Site, how D...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about who are the five best players on the Commanders' roster, what all the front office activity shows about the organizational mindset, whether Jayden Daniels needs to be named starter already, and more with David Harrison (SI Fan Nation). Who we're tracking at Wednesday's OTA. Joint practice in Miami. You get the drill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for part two of his chat with Kevin Sheehan (Team 980) and Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan). Ben opens the episode with comings, goings and targets with Washington's front office and scouting department. Are more changes coming? Then more with Kevin and Grant on Jayden Daniels' progression, main roster concerns, defensive growth, Johnny Newton and whether fans are c...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here on schedule release night with guests Kevin Sheehan (Team 980) and Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan). In part one, the fellas tackled numerous Commanders' topics, including the aforementioned 2024 schedule, drafting Jayden Daniels, and how the new regime handled retooling the roster over the past four months. They also discussed what they're most excited to watch goi...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here after a soggy day in Ashburn for the start of the Washington Commanders' OTA sessions. Takeaways include Kliff Kinsgbury's approach, Bobby Wagner's impact, Luke McCaffrey's role, and rugged running backs (1:35). Then Ben welcomes ESPN's Molly McGrath for a behind-the-scenes look at draft night from the first person to interview Jayden Daniels after his selection....

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking rookie mini-camp and this week's Senate hearing on the RFK site plus all things Commanders with Al Galdi ("The Al Galdi podcast). Ben opens with takeaways on two days of watching Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn's comments on the QB and Washington's OT options (2:20). Then a shift to what's coming up on Capitol Hill and the coincidence with Wednesday's hearing on...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about the Washington Commanders with NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport and second-round rookie cornerback Mike Sainristill. After Ben opens with some brief notes, Ian joins the chat (7:10) to discuss how the league views Washington's new regime, whether draft sources saw QB Jayden Daniels closer to Caleb Williams or Drake Maye. They also talked about Adam...

The Athletic's Ben Standig puts a bow on the Commanders' draft cycle and looks forward with roster and season-long expectations with guests Mike Smeltz (The Athletic) and Trevor Sikkema (PFF). Ben and Mike open the show (1:05) with thoughts on roster winners and losers following the draft. Using Johnny Newton with Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne. They also got into Cornelius Lucas, WR and CB depth,...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking Commanders' draft, roster -- and jersey retirements with Fred Smoot and Hall of Famer Darrell Green. Ben opens the show on draft grades and specific free-agent offensive tackle/line help available to monitor (2:20). Then Fred joins for a detailed and high-energy analysis on Jayden Daniels, how the secondary fits together and benefits from second-round pic...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about what the Washington Commanders pulled off over three days of the NFL draft with the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala. Ben begins the show by talking about where he gives the Commanders high marks that has little to do with the players drafted. Then Nicki enters (30:10) for thoughts on the selections, starting with QB Jayden Daniels. Best value pick and m...

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks about Jayden Daniels and day one of the NFL draft with David Harrison (SI/Locked on Commanders). What Adam Peters had to say about why he and his staff fell for the QB. Daniels on Peters, coming to Washington happily. day Day targets and priorities. Six QBs selected in first 12 picks is bonkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is wrapping up the pre-draft coverage with Commanders analyst Logan Paulsen. Ben begins with a dissertation on groupthink, everyone naming Jayden Daniels as the No. 2 pick and folks unwisely dismissing J.J. McCarthy's candidacy. Then Logan enters (27:45). More on McCarthy (Logan would pick him at 2), Drake Maye, and why we'll both probably land on Daniels. Is this draft...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking with VSIN's Tim Murray about the Commanders and the NFL draft. Ben opens the episode with a reaction to the recent kerfuffle about Washington's choice at 2 and why he's not assuming Jayden Daniels is the pick (even though he keeps picking the LSU star). Then Tim enters (18:40) for some draft talk through the prism of the betting world. Do the latest odds...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for the Standig Room Only 2024 NFL first-round mock draft. Ben, Evan Silva (Establish The Run), and Danny Heifitz (The Ringer) alternate all 32 selections while sharing how they see each pick. There are conversations about the Commanders at 2, Drake Maye, whether Michael Penix goes in the first round, GM Aaron Rodgers, offensive tackles, and more. Trades were in...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking about the NFL draft, Jayden Daniels's development -- and why teams are often so lousy with draft strategy. After opening with notes on Josh Harris' new batch of organizational upgrades, Ben welcomes in Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis (10:45). Alec researched the best practices in drafting for NFL teams an reasons why many choose not to follow them. Think t...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about the NFL draft with The Athletic's senior analyst Dane Brugler. Ben opens the episode running through his view of the teams choosing in the top 15, including the best bets for trades. Then it's Dane time (18:10). On J.J. McCarthys' rise even as someone touting the Michigan QB. The number one required element for quarterbacks. What matters with marryi...

The Athletic's Ben Standig follows up the 1-on-1 with Adam Schefter in the prior episode with more Commanders and NFL draft talk. Ben and Al Galdi (The Al Galdi podcast) discuss the QB talk at 2, what we should discuss beyond 2, and a reflection on how much the trial of the late O.J. Simpson impacted our news coverage to this day (8:35). Then 49ers insider Matt Barrows (The Athletic) with insight...

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks Commanders and The NFL draft with ESPN's NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Ben opens the episode discussing the upcoming "30" visits for Daniels and Maye in Ashburn before welcoming in the NFL's go-to newsbreaker (8:35). They discuss what "signs" point them to Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick—for now. Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy buzz. Aggregation annoyance. Ad...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for another round of Commanders' pre-draft talk -- with charts! Ben opens (1:00) with some show notes and Terry McLaurin's thoughts before playing some recent Q&A audio from Washington's top receiver (12:45). Then the chat shifts to those cool statistical charts seen all over social media. They're insightful, but with so many, how can we know which ones offer...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking -- wait or it -- quarterbacks with NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms. The former NFL quarterback is never shy about offering an opinion, and Chris came out firing with pros/cons, rankings/tiers, and specific insight on his top six passers, starting with Caleb Williams. As prospects, Jayden Daniels or C.J. Stroud? Who is the QB you want in the fourth quarter on 3-...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking Commanders with Sheil Kapadia (The Ringer). Ben opens with his current assessment of the QB-at-2 buzz and where the other eight draft picks slot into the depth chart. Then Sheil joins to analyze Washington's voluminous free agent moves, the apparent roster plan, Marcus Mariota, and Frankie Luvu. Also, Sheil's Josh Harris assessment as a 76ers fan, the Eagles'...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is still discussing this busy time for the Commanders. This time with Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein. Ben opens with thoughts on Drake Maye's pro day and the Commanders signing a veteran receiver. Then Jori enters to share insight from years of covering Washington head coach Dan Quinn at Dallas. His creativity with personnel and obsession with "superpowers...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is so fired up to talk Commanders that he has two episodes coming back-to-back. In part one, Ben opens with thoughts on Jayden Daniels' pro day and an updated interpretation of how often Dan Quinn likely uses 5 or 6 defensive backs and, in turn, Jamin Davis. Then you'll hear Jim Harbaugh and Antonio Pierce from the league meetings talking about the quarterbacks they coac...