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

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about OTAs live during practice, Josh Harris's vision, and the Wizards' new direction. Guests: Joe House (The Ringer), Matt Paras (Washington Times) and Pete Hailey (NBC Sports Washington).Ben opens with takeaways on Sam Howell and more from Wednesday's session.Then hear Ben, Matt and Pete discuss all the activities (Howell mic'd up for work, Cole Turner, CB usage, more) from the sideline as practice happens steps in front of them (14:30).Lastly, Ben and Joe on the slow-moving franchise sale and positive vibes in Ashburn. Also, Michael Winger takes over the Wizards' operation and the NBA Finals (34:15). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking Sam Howell and marketing advice for the Washington Commaners' pending ownership group. Ben opens with former NFL quarterback-turned-analyst Shaun King (VSIN), who rated Howell above the other 2022 draft prospects and thinks the good with the second-year passer outweighs the uncertain. Then George Perry, a George Mason professor and former Washington VP of Strategic Marketing, joins Ben to discuss business priorities for the Josh Harris group and whether a name change should be high on the list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back from Minnesota to talk about what the NFL owners are saying about the Commanders' sale, OTA takeaways, and the Wizards hiring a new front-office leader. After sharing injury and roster notes, Ben welcomes Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post) as they were both at the owners' meeting and OTA (10:20). They discuss the sale timeline, if Josh Harris has leverage over the NFL, quiet Dan Snyder, Sam Howell learning, OL concerns. Then Ben and Scott Jackson (Team 980) on Eric Bieniemy's practice presence, a trademark hurdle, and the Wizards starting a new path with former Clippers executive Michael Winger (42:05). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here with a notebook-esque edition. We start with Ben in Minneapolis for this week's owners' meeting, the agenda regarding the Commanders' sale and joint practices on deck. Then hear from Washington OC Eric Bieniemy on installing an offense, Sam Howell, and the RB room. Lastly, Ben talks about the stadium chase and Josh Harris eyeing a $1.5B investment from the commonwealth with Virginia State Senator Chap Petersen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes Team 980 host Kevin Sheehan to the pod. How has the sale agreement between Dan Snyder and Josh Harris changed the stadium forecast? Would Snyder have explored selling if he had struck a stadium deal? Thoughts on returner option Kazmeir Allen, why the Commanders have over $80 million in 2024 cap space, and whether they could give up a Shohei Ohtani foul ball. Ben also gets into Eric Bieniemy's presence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about the remaining franchise sales process now that Dan Snyder and Josh Harris have reached an exclusive agreement. Jump for joy, but there are reasons to keep one foot on the ground. Next process: Rookie camp. Takeaways from Emmanual Forbes' debut and other notes. Finally, Ben talks about "The Process," as in the 76ers' infamous rebuilding plan greenlit by Harris. Some are calling "The Process" a failure with Philadelphia's latest playoff exit. By doing so, they show a misunderstanding of the original goal, which might be an issue for them whenever Harris takes over the Commanders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here with a monster episode on schedule release day:Schedule breakdown with Matt Paras (Washington Times)What's holding up the franchise sale and why at least some concern has crept in with Dan Kaplan (The Athletic)Commanders rookie RB Chris Rodriguez on prepping for the pros, going Beast Mode and how he fits in the backfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig and guest Mike Jones (The Athletic NFL national writer) are talking about Jason Wright's journey and future with the organization and the Sam Howell risk/reward. The fellas discussed Mike's profile on Wright that dropped Tuesday; pros/cons on the business side of the building; how new ownership might view Wright's work; why the team president aspires to run a football operation; Rivera praising Howell; Emmanuel Forbes's promise. Also, what's going on with this story about the Commanders previously inquiring to or about Andrew Luck returning to football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig and Team 980's Scott Jackson are here talking Commanders -- and horse names? After Ben opens the show with some thoughts regarding assistant coach Juan Castillo's role, Scott enters the chat. Topics: Belief in Sam Howell; The quiet sales process; whether any stadium talk matters until there's a new owner; Pick a player extension; if Washington needs a bigger season from Jamin Davis or Sam Cosmi; And in honor of the Kentucky Derby, they name a hypothetical horse after any moment from this franchise's history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig takes a deep dive into the Commanders' draft choice and roster ramifications with Logan Paulsen. After Ben shares an update on the franchise sale and UDFA additions, he and Logan discuss each of Washington's seven draft picks. Emmanuel Forbes praise and head-to-head vs Christian Gonzalez. Who plays where with three CB or three safety lineups? Dr. Paulsen helps me with position flex frustration -- or does he? Overspending on center? Left guard needs, edge rusher adds, RB room and ... a new returner? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.