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

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Aug 2, 2024 • 40min

Ben Sinnott and Commanders' defense analysis

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here with the latest from Commanders training camp: Notes from recent practices on Jayden Daniels, Benjamin St-Juste, tackle rotation (2:05) 1-on-1 interview with rookie TE Ben Sinnott (15:12) Position by position look at the defense: end, cornerback rotations in flux? (20:59)
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Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 18min

The pads are out

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders' first training camp practice with pads via a position-by-position deep dive into what's happening with the offense. Jayden Daniels and the QB room. Austin Ekeler is showing a burst. Quiet receivers. Brandon Coleman and the tackles. Plus, thoughts on Mike Sainristil and the returner options (2:35). Then analytics guru Aaron Schatz enters for his insight into Kliff Kingsbury's offense, the roster strengths and weaknesses (42:03).
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Jul 28, 2024 • 30min

David Aldridge talks Commanders' camp, Olympics hoops

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks about Commanders' training camp and more with David Aldridge. Their assessment of Jayden Daniels, what the exciting quarterback means for the D.C. sports scene, and the organization investing in little but big elements to help the team thrive. They also talked about hope and new concerns with the U.S. men's basketball team—David will cover the Paris Olympics for The Athletic—and recap of Wiz(ards) kids' time at the NBA Summer League. Ben opens with camp notes on Daniels and rookie tackle Brandon Coleman getting first-team reps.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 43min

Day 1: Commanders training camp begins

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to rumble -- or at least discuss the start of Commanders training camp with Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post). After Ben opens with notes on a slimmer Jonathan Allen and physical changes inside the building, Nicki enters. They begin with takeaways from Tuesday's news conference involving Dan Quinn and Adam Peters and the challenges with covering all the organizational newness. Practice topics include Jayden Daniels in the red zone, starters, leg tattoos, plus way-too-early predictions.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 24min

Terry McLaurin and Commanders training camp preview

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to preview the start of training camp this week with Terry McLaurin and his colleague, Mike Smeltz. Ben opens with thoughts on 49ers' WR -Jayden Daniels' college teammate - Brandon Aiyuk, requesting a trade and Jason Wright's departure. Then Ben heard from the Commanders' top receiver, McLaurin, on building chemistry with new teammates and his latest charitable project within the DMV. Then Ben and Mike preview the training camp, including the positivity of Daniels' potential and the first anniversary of the franchise sale.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 30min

Commanders' fantasy reality

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back from Vegas and talking about Commanders football, real and fantasy:*Why Washington hired former Panthers GM Scott Fitterer (3:20)*There's a market survey in the field asking (me and others) about where the new stadium should go and team name options (6:30)*Fantasy Football legend John Hansen joins Ben to chat about Washington's 2024 season, the fantasy draft day plan for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' other playmakers. Plus, fantasy studs, sleepers, and roster-building strategies. (24:10*Lastly, Ben shares his impressions from NBA Summer League on the Wizards three first-round picks (1:16:02)
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Jul 11, 2024 • 37min

Brian Mitchell

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking Commanders with Brian Mitchell (106.7 The Fan). Who better to discuss the NFL's new kick return rules and how Washington can attack the changes than arguably the greatest kick returner in league history? The guys also share thoughts on those spring practices, the new organizational vibes, Austin Ekeler's usage, the most interesting position group, and Doug Williams rejoining the front office.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 37min

On the defensive

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back to break down the Commanders' defense. In part two of his chat with film analyst Mark Bullock, the guys discuss the unit's potential growth under the new coaching staff and how the scheme aids Emmanuel Forbes. Which defensive backs play the most? Edge rusher options. Johnny Newton. More. ICYMI, Ben and Mark talked all about the offense in part one.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 34min

Commanders embracing analytics

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders and analytics with ESPN's Seth Walder -- and fresh changes made in the department. Ben opens with a reaction to Eugene Shen's departure after only eight months as SVP of Football Strategy, Doug Williams rejoining the front office, and other moves announced on Tuesday. Then Seth enters with a look at Shen/the analytics group, the Commanders' transactional offseason, Jayden Daniels, if Washington made the proper choice with Montez Sweat, and why the receivers struggled to get open last season.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 3min

Commanders' offense analysis: Jayden Daniels

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a deep dive on the Commanders roster with film analyst Mark Bullock. Part one focuses on the offense. The best of Jayden Daniels and the sacks discussion. Puncher's chance at left tackle with Cornelius Lucas and Brandon Coleman? Ben Sinnott's versatility. WR room depth. The backfield roles. Chris Rodriguez fit. More.

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