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

The Athletic's Ben Standig and NBC Sports' Matthew Berry preview Fantasy Football drafts, Sam Howell and the Commanders. Ben opens the show with Washington's initial roster moves -- Braeden Daniels to season-ending IR, releasing Jaret Patterson -- and what's coming ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Then Ben and Matthew discuss fantasy prospects for Howell, Washington's offensive playmakers, and non-Com...

The Athletic's Ben Standig and Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan) are making their final 53-player roster projections following the Commanders' third preseason game. The fellas go position by position with a detailed and smart conversation about not just who makes the squad but why. Is the entire draft class safe? Room for Dax Milne or Kazmeir Allen? Mitchell Tinsley's big showing Saturday night put hi...

The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes The Athletic's David Aldridge to discuss DA's interview with Commanders managing partner Josh Harris and three-time Super Bowl-winning coach Joe Gibbs. Ben discusses the latest injury updates on Terry McLaurin (iffy for Week 1?) and Chase Young, and dives into roster battles to watch before Saturday's preseason finale against the Bengals. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back to talk about all parts of the Commanders' wild preseason win over the Ravens with Michael Phillips. Sam Howell shined. Terry McLaurin's toe injury update. Josh Harris having fun in the MNF booth. Setting the lines on the stadium locations. Local media talk -- with breaking news, Camaron Cheeseman's long-snapping concerns and Michael shares his work scenario. Hos...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is powering through despite his hurtin' voice to share insight from the Commanders' two joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens. For the Washington side, Ben and Matt Paras (Washington Times) discuss eventual QB1 Sam Howell, team strengths (and concerns), rookie Andre Jones, McLaurin vs. Dotson, and the Ravens' immaculate facility. Then for full practice context, The A...

The Athletic's Ben Standig puts a bow on the Commanders' preseason opener and looks forward to this week's joint practices in Baltimore with Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan). Ben opens the show with thoughts on Sam Howell's showing, injury update on Chase Young and Ben's never-ending car saga. Then Grant enters (10:45) to banter about the rock'em sock 'em secondary, OL struggles, defensive line vets...

The Athletic's Ben Standig and the great Rick "Doc" Walker are talking about the Washington Commanders' Friday preseason opener in Cleveland and the latest with Ron Rivera's comments on Eric Bieniemy. Ben opens with Rivera's apology and messaging, why the coach and Bieniemy need each other, defensive line roster intrigue, and Jake Fromm as QB3. Then Doc enters to share what actually matters in pre...

The Athletic's Ben Standig analyzes Ron Rivera's curious reveal that players have expressed concerns over Eric Bieniemy's coaching style with the "Voice of the Commanders," Bram Weinstein. Rivera expressed positives as well, but why share this and thoughts on Bieniemy's apparent rigidity? Also discussed: Sam Howell, roster sleepers, Tress Way's tight back and Bram's favorite player names to say on...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking training camp and the Commanders via the analytics lense with Football Outsiders founder Aaron Schatz. Ben opens with the latest from Ashburn, including the status of some banged-up players (Emmanuel Forbes, Curtis Samuel, Logan Thomas) and which players/positions Ben is intrigued to watch Friday at Cleveland (Braeden Daniels, Mitchell Tinsley, Percy Butl...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about Washington Commanders training camp -- while practice took place on Thursday with Matt Paras (Washington Times) and Pete Hailey (NBC Sports). After Ben opens with camp notes on Saahdiq Charles, Jamin Davis and more, the fellas arrive. Is everyone more, less or the same with their pre-camp optimism after eight sessions? The best way to assess Sam Howell....

The Athletic's Ben Standig recaps the latest Commanders training camp practice with Sam Fortier from the Washington Post as they literally walk the practice fields in Ashburn. The team put on pads for the first time this summer. Who stood out? Another uneven day for Sam Howell and the offense means...? The secondary rotation, whether the RFK stadium site makes sense, more. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

The Athletic's Ben Standig shares his thoughts on the play, the heat and absolutely the fans from Week 1 of Commanders' training camp. Sam Howell, Emmanuel Forbes, the WR room, LB rotation, fans reclaiming their fandom. Ben also spoke with 1-on-1 CB Benjamin St-Juste on camp and facing this Eric Bieniemy offense. Plus, Dyami Brown on his growth, and Ben talks about the name change topic. Hosted on...

The Athletic's Ben Standig survived the heat on the first day of Washington Commanders training camp to recap what happened with longtime media member Mitch Tischler. The fellas discussed the relaxed yet focused mood with new owner Josh Harris in charge -- and at practice. Thoughts on Sam Howell's showing and hold on QB1, Ron Rivera's extra time, OL frets, favorite roster sleepers and camp notes....

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the wild 24 hours in the DMV many thought would never occur as Dan Snyder sells the Commanders to Josh Harris. What a sentence. After sharing his own perspective, Ben and David Aldridge discuss Friday's intro press conference, what to expect from Harris, the importance of Magic Johnson's presence, stadium thoughts and a celebratory fan base. Hosted on Ac...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is gearing up for a massive week in the history of the Washington Commanders. After setting the scene for the NFL owners' vote on Thursday to approve Josh Harris as the new owner, Ben welcomes Al Galdi (The Al Galdi podcast) to reflect on the Dan Snyder era and pivot toward the football landscape for Harris (9:05). Then former NFL general manager Randy Mueller (The Athle...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back to talk about an array of Washington Commanders' topics with Matt Paras (Washington Times) and Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post). After some brief remarks on the latest with this week's owners' vote on the sale, the group ponders how aggressive the team gets with extension talks whenever the sale happens. When will we know if Sam Howell clinches QB1? Also, the roo...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back to talk about the Washington Commanders' stadium scenarios, how those Jon Gruden e-mail leaks hurt Dan Snyder, Kam Curl's place among the best safeties and more. Michael Phillips from the Richmond Times-Dispatch joins the conversation (24:10) for thoughts on the various stadium options and what a new building should have for fans and viewers. Hosted on Acast. See...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking Washington Commanders' lines with "Trench Warfare" founder Brandon Thorn. Ben opens by reporting on Josh Harris's initial staffing plans for Jason Wright upon taking over the team, and a change in Washington's analytics department. Then Brandon enters to explain his new "True Pressure Rate" metric for pass rushers before discussing Jonathan Allen's produc...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking Commanders and Josh Harris with the Team 980's Kevin Sheehan. Ben opens with thoughts on the difference between how the local and national media view Washington's offensive playmakers. Then Kevin enters to chat about our perception of Harris the owner independent of Dan Snyder and the mass uncertainty across all the D.C. sports franchises to the point that dec...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking Sam Howell's opportunity and the revamped Wizards with Mike Smeltz (The Athletic) and Joe House (The Ringer). Ben and Mike dive into the Commanders' offense, Howell's promise and "The Playcallers" narrative podcast that includes stories from Sean McVay and those other former Mike Shanahan assistants (3:20). Then Joe arrives to help evaluate everything the Wiza...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders' off-season and the Wizards' rebuild. The lineup: *Josh Harris goes into business with Joe Gibbs; What about in-season "Hard Knocks"? *Washington LB coach Steve Russ on Jamin Davis, Khaleke Hudson's growth, and why the staff felt comfortable bringing back last year's reserves (even if many aren't!) *Ben on the horrors and realities with th...

The Athletic's Ben Standig and David Aldridge join forces to discuss Josh Harris as an NBA and future NFL owner. How Michael Jordan selling the NBA's Hornets educates us on the process for Harris and his 20 limited partners. Also, Magic Johnson's Commanders role, Eric Bieniemy's offense, and the fear of another slow start under Ron Rivera. They also talk Wizards ponder Bradley Beal trade options a...

The Athletic's Ben Standig puts a bow on the Washington Commanders' off-season program with Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post). Topics include new QB coach Tavita Pritchard working with Sam Howell, timeline for the franchise sale, appreciation for Jack Del Rio's defense, using available salary cap space, and off-season program MVP. Also, what about "Hard Knocks?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back and talking Commanders' mini-camp with analyst Logan Paulsen. Ben opens with news and notes from Thursday's practice. Then Logan arrives for a deep dive into everything they've seen to date. Of course plenty of Sam Howell/QB competition and Eric Bieniemy thoughts. Why the real secondary position battle doesn't include Emmanuel Forbes? Also, the next step for Chas...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking Commanders with Jahan Dotson and Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch). Dotson headed a football camp for kids this weekend, and Ben was among a small number of media members there to ask the WR about Eric Bieniemy's offense, his offseason training, rookie defensive backs and trash-talking campers (7:35). Then Ben and Michael shared OTA observations, and...