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

Each week The Athletic"s Ben Standig brings you the latest stories surrounding the Washington Commanders and other sports around the D.C. area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:06

Minicamp review: How the defensive pieces fit together

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2024/06/17

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here with more on the Commanders' minicamp and offseason practices. After talking about all things offense in the prior episode, part two dives into the defense with Mitch Tischler (Monumental Sports). Who sticks on the defensive line? Is Jamin Davis a linebacker or edge rusher -- and on the roster bubble? Jeremy Chinn's versatility means what for the safeties and back-7? Also, what we learned from Washington's behind-the-scenes of the NFL draft video.

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66:49

What we learned from Commanders minicamp

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2024/06/13

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' three-day minicamp with Mitch Tischler (Monumental Sports). In part one, the position-by-position review focuses on the offense, starting with Daniels' maturity, mile markers, and the quarterback "competition." Curiosity with running back usage on offense and special teams. Are Dyami Brown and Cole Turner ready to push beyond being summertime teases? What do the guys like about the line and thoughts on the tackle

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66:47

Joe House talking Commanders (and some Wizards)

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2024/06/10

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about the Commanders with some basketball mixed in. There is no better guest for that combo than Joe House (The Ringer). Ben opens with a commentary on the biggest disconnect with the Caitlin Clark debates via Washington and Jayden Daniels's arrival (2:20). Then Ben and Joe chat about the positive vibes around the Commanders (27:55). 2024 hopes through the prism of the Vegas win total line. Singing from the same song sheet. Josh Harris making moves. Gonna

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41:45

Pump up the Volume

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/06/06

The Athletic' Ben Standig discussed a chatty but focused Washington Commanders OTA practice with Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post). Coordinator Joe Whitt's passion and energy had the defense taking center stage on the field and at the podium. What Whitt chose to say about his schematic and lineup plans. Ben and Nicki also banter about why digging up the old-school practice field artificial turf is much more than about appearances, Jayden Daniels' development, and Dan Quinn's comments on releasing

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72:58

Help wanted: Kicker needed

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/06/03

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking Washington Commanders with Entertainment Weekly's Editorial director -- and lifelong fan -- dalton Ross. Ben opens with a breakdown of Washington's kicker situation now that the organization has released Brandon McManus. Then Dalton enters for a wide-ranging chat. The franchise overhaul, 2024 patience, Jayden Daniels, Jahan Dotson, RFK nostalgia, how they deal with negative reader comments, team name and more.

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53:33

'So, it's Commanders, for now'

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2024/05/30

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 League) for insight into Washington's new-look front office and scouting department and the process that led

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40:08

Random roster musings; Brandon McManus faces allegations

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/05/27

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: Commanders kicker Brandon McManus faces allegations of sexual assault during a flight last season with the

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60:41

Someone found their happy place

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/05/23

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 Daniels is impressing the veterans and Allen's 180-degree mood change. Also, Emmanuel Forbes, Jamin

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50:41

Commanders' best of the best

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/05/22

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.

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40:27

Front office buzz and roster review

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2024/05/20

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 cool if 2024 is about rebuilding.

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64:54

The Summit returns: Kevin Sheehan and Grant Paulsen

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2024/05/16

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 going forward in the non-Daniels division.

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55:36

OTAs begin and ESPN's Molly McGrath

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2024/05/15

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. Molly's fascinating insight includes observations of the QB before and after the big moment, the

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64:02

Jayden Daniels, rookie mini-camp and Capitol Hill

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2024/05/13

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 RFK site and the t-shirt Quinn wore on Saturday (19:10). Then Al joins for go-with-the-flow kind of

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65:34

Ian Rapoport and Mike Sainristil

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/05/08

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 Peters, what the tight-lipped offseason looked like from a national reporter's seat, and Ian's

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89:11

Commanders' winners, losers an expectations

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/05/06

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, and tied in breaking Lakers' news with the importance of NFL coaching. Then Trevor enters (54:10) for

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66:40

Fred Smoot and Darrell Green

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/05/01

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 pick Mike Sainristil -- and the new staff; Brandon Coleman and the LT spot (18:45). Then a chat with

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67:47

Commanders' post-draft analysis: Fixing the fixer-upper

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/04/28

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 most surprising. The offensive tackle debate: Curious or crisis? QB and CB depth chart. (They spoke

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20:46

Mystery solved: Jayden Daniels is the call

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2024/04/26

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.

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67:04

Logan Paulsen returns for final Commanders draft preview

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/04/23

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 for Washington more about '24 or '25? Trading up or back at 36. Logan's TE to watch. More. Ben wraps up

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96:16

What are the odds

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington... ·

2024/04/22

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 reveal anything about the Commanders' plan? How many QBs and tackles in round one? Top 5 trades? Fate

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