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 locker room mood, hopes for Howell and players we're excited to see take a leap next summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 one under owner Dan Snyder? What about with Daron Payne and Taylor Heinicke? Plus Ben drops some notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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 keys to beating the Cleveland Browns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 discuss the offensive line in regard to the QB approach, offensive identity, Sunday's celebration honoring "The Hogs" that made headlines this week, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and how Washington slows down Kyle Shanahan's office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 wraps up the show with a mini-mailbag (43:55). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.