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

Chris Simms

Apr 4, 2024

Former NFL QB Chris Simms and The Athletic's Ben Standig discuss top QB prospects like Jaden Daniels and CJ Stroud, with insights on draft picks, player evaluations, and Washington Commanders draft targets. They analyze QB rankings and discuss organizational changes, including holdover players. The podcast provides in-depth analysis and insights on potential NFL draft picks and the transition from playing to analyst roles.

56:40

Episode guests

Chris Simms

Ben Standig

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Quick takeaways

Caleb Williams touted as a top QB prospect with Mahomes-like talent and versatility.

Jaden Daniels stands out for readiness, arm strength, and dual-threat capabilities.

JJ McCarthy praised for managing offense, arm strength, and agility despite being non-traditional QB.

Deep dives

Caleb Williams Stands Out Among Quarterback Prospects

Caleb Williams is highlighted as a standout quarterback in the draft, possessing exceptional talent comparable to Patrick Mahomes. His versatility on and off the field, paired with his decision-making and scrambling ability, sets him apart as a top prospect.

Introduction

3min

In-depth Draft Analysis and Player Insights Revealed

2min

Transition and Evaluation in Football

19min

Analyzing Quarterback Prospects and Draft Considerations

19min

Analysis of a Quarterback Prospect's Evaluation and Draft Narrative

3min

Evaluation of Adam Peters and Quarterback Selection

3min

NFL Draft Prospects Evaluation

6min

Closing Conversations and Sponsorship Ad

3min

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-and-7? The J.J. McCarthy hype, the Drake Maye polarization and Michael Penix's underrated qualities. Plus, quick notes on some possible second-round targets.

Ben opens the show with notes on his Commanders-only mock draft 2.0 and from the local beat's chat today on all the organizational changes with several holdover players, including Terry McLaurin and Daron Payne.

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

Chris Simms

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Caleb Williams Stands Out Among Quarterback Prospects

Jaden Daniels' Readiness and Versatility Impress

Assessment of Quarterback Prospect JJ McCarthy

Critical Evaluation of Quarterback Drake May

Expectations for Offense and Edge in Early Second Round

Wide Receiver Options for Washington in Early Draft Rounds

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