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

The Athletic's Ben Standig and former Washington head coach Jay Gruden dive into the Commanders firing offensive coordinator Scott Turner and Tuesday's season-ending press conference with Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew. Are the Commanders truly a run-first team? QB plan? Sam Howell! Also Daron Payne, next steps and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig puts a bow on the Commanders' regular-season finale and shares what happened on locker room cleanout day with Steve Whyno (Associated Press). Sam Howell's debut and future. Are players more motivated or frustrated heading into the offseason? Latest on Scott Turner, Antonio Gibson and the ownership situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here along to put a bow on the final practice week of the season, ponder Sam Howell's debut and where things went wrong with guests Jay Gruden, Matt Paras (Washington Times) and Pete Hailey (NBC Sports Washington). After Ben shares some injury updates (Antonio Gibson surgery), Jay shares his views on Carson Wentz, the offense's struggles, Then Matt and Pete breakdown...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is gearing up for the Washington Commanders' regular-season finale with Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post). After reacting to Damar Hamlin and Monday night's frightening scene, the beat writers discuss their assessment of what led to another non-winning season for the Commanders. Any changes coming? Sam Howell's time against the Cowboys? Is this weekend's game the final on...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to unbelievably discuss the Washington Commanders being eliminated from the playoff race. What on earth? Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) joined the chat to tackle now what with Carson Wentz and Ron Rivera, potential big changes before next season, where things went south against the Browns, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to get everyone ready for Sunday's huge game for the Washington Commanders and discuss the new quarterback twist with Jay Gruden. After Ben opens the show with practice notes, including injury concerns in the secondary, the former Washington head coach enters the chat to share thoughts on Carson Wentz back at QB, whether Derek Carr would be worth acquiring, and k...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to talk about who starts at quarterback for the Washington Commanders even if Ron Rivera isn't ready. Guest: Rick "Doc" Walker. Ben opens the show with what the head coach said about his pending QB decision and the health of Kam Curl and Antonio Gibson. Then Doc enters the chat (9:14) for his view of Washington's positioning with two weeks remaining. The fellas d...

The Athletic's Ben Standig dives into the Washington Commanders' 37-20 road loss to the 49ers, the change at quarterback, and Chase Young's season debut with Matt Paras (Washington Times). The fellas also discuss the defense allowing gobs of big plays without Kam Curl, and the other NFC wildcard candidates helping Washington's cause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to talk about an emotional Pro Bowl selection announcement, and the Washington Commanders heading to San Francisco with Jay Gruden. Ben opens the show with news of four Pro Bowl selections including ... Jeremy Reaves! Also injury updates. Then Jay joins the conversation (16:45) to put a bow on the Giants' loss (and THAT penalty), what he would do at quarterback a...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about where the Commanders go from here after Sunday night's loss to the Giants with Sam Fortier (Washington Post). Ben opens the show with audio from Ron Rivera's Monday press availability as the coach discussed a potential QB switch and the team's identity. Then Sam joins (8:15) to discuss red-zone woes, those brutal penalties and the playoff chase. Ben wrap...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready for "Sunday Night Football" and talks Giants-Commanders with The Athletic's Giants beat reporter, Charlotte Carroll. After Ben opens the show with a playoff race and injury update, he and Charlotte discuss these teams two weeks after an unexpected tie result. Radically different momentum for these sides, but have both teams exceeded pre-season expectations? We k...

The Athletic's Ben Standig digs into the keys for the Giants-Commanders rematch and more with former Washington head coach Jay Gruden. Ben opens the show with the latest injury updates and other notes before welcoming Jay. Yes, the Oversight Committee report in which Gruden was mentioned came up. Same for how to slow down Daniel Jones on the ground, whether Washington should consider using both qu...

The Athletic's Ben Standig sets the table for the Washington Commanders coming off the bye week with Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post). The Giants and Seahawks losing is great news for the Commanders. Now what? How much leash is Ron Rivera giving Taylor Heinicke? If Brock Purdy is this good, what about playing Sam Howell? Chase Young active this week? If you could redo any part of the 2022 offseaso...

The Athletic's Ben Standig digs into the Oversight Committee's report and talks about a myriad of current Commanders topics with 106.7's Grant Paulsen. They discussed the report's overall findings. Nuggets in the testimony of Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen, including the Trent Williams saga, who pushed for Carson Wentz and the use of private investigators. They also pondered the Taylor Heinicke-Carson...

No bye week for The Athletic's Ben Standig, who is here for a new episode about the Commanders with former Washington head coach Jay Gruden. After Ben opens with some injury nuggets and Chase Young thoughts, Jay arrives to ponder the key to Washington's turnaround and the main concern moving forward. They also discussed why some quarterbacks and coaches are always dinged for their flaws while othe...

The Athletic's Ben Standig doesn't know what to think after the Commanders and Giants played to a 20-20 tie Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford. Matt Paras (Washington Times) joins Ben to ponder whether this result felt more like a win or a loss; what this means for the playoff race; their identity is playing with a slim margin of error; plus Taylor Heinicke's day, Jahan Dotson's move, injuries an...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about Sunday's Commanders-Giants game with playoff implications in the balance. Guest: Pat Leonard with the New York Daily News. Washington is favored. Should they be? Fear from both sides with Saquon Barkley. Daron Payne and Dexter Lawrence. Taylor Heinicke vs. Daniel Jones. Plus, the latest on Chase Young, Antonio Gibson, injuries, the right guard change, an...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back with a guest-heavy show featuring former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason, Commanders DE James Smith-WIlliams, and PFF salary cap analyst Brad Spielberger. Open - Ben with the latest on Chase Young and offensive line intrigue. 6:40 - Ben and Boomer discuss Commanders-Giants, QB play, Heinicke-Wentz, Boomer's BMOC days with the Terps, and his partnership with FanDue...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back to discuss the red-hot Washington Commanders with former head coach Jay Gruden. Ben opens the episode with the latest on Chase Young and positive stats for the Ashburn 53. Then Jay enters the chat (12:55). On star athlete Tress Way. Falling (forward) for Brian Robinson. What the Giants can learn from the Falcons' run-game success. Commanders vs. NFC contenders. B...

The Athletic's Ben Standig and guest Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) are talking about a thrilling Commanders win from FedEx Field. Rookie running back Brian Robinson smashed would-be-tacklers and broke the internet with his wild big hat. Daron Payne and Kendall Fuller combined for the game-clinching defensive play. Still, how are they doing this? Also, thoughts on the Sean Taylor memor...

The Athletic's Ben Standig and NBC Sports Washington's Pete Hailey fight off the day-after-Thanksgiving-dinner vibes for a random Commanders chat ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. Positive Chase Young news? Are the Falcons a sexier, more dangerous version of the Texans? Alpha Terry. Bigger absence: Cole Holcomb or Benjamin St-Juste? Quarterbacks, playoffs, random NFL trivia. Hosted on Ac...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for some True or False and fill-in-the-blank questions about the surging Washington Commanders with the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala. Most underrated player during this 5-1 stretch? Will Chase Young play before the bye week? Is Jamin Davis the most improved player this season? Are the Commanders playoff bound? Plus, Taylor Heinicke's future, team MVP, the fro...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking from Houston, where the Commanders throttled the Texans, and Taylor Heinicke was named the starter moving forward. Then we dive into the NFL Draft with The Athletic's insider Dane Brugler. Ben opens the show with insight on the 23-10 win as Washington showed no letdown after the Philly special (victory), The defense dominated in the first half -- Jon Allen and...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to talk surging Commanders, Chase Young's status, Jeff Bezos and facing the Texans with former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and Michael Phillips from the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Ben and Michael begin with the latest from Ashburn, including the QB plan, whether the potential team sale means Bezos or bust, questions about Young playing this week and legalized...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for a late-night solo pod after the Washington Commanders stun the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. There's some scene setting from a victorious locker room, winning the turnover battle, the young secondary, where things stand with the QB battle moving forward. Also here postgame sound from Taylor Heinicke and Terry McLaurin. Ho...