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

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here and ready to talk Washington Commanders and free agency with Pro Football Focus's salary cap analyst Brad Spielberger. The "legal tampering" period begins Monday with the official start to FA on Wednesday,Ben opens the show with the latest intel on the Commanders' in-house free agents J.D. McKissic, Tim Settle, Cornelius Lucas and Danny Johnson plus why free-agent TE Zach Ertz makes sense for Carson Wentz.Brad joins the discussion (17:40) as the fellas assess Washington's options with limited cap space following the Wentz trade. They look at all sides of the Wentz move/expense, releasing Landon Collins, ways to create more cap space and potential external targets.ICYMI - Three episodes dropped last week including a deep dive into what happened to Wentz in Indianapolis with Colts insider Zak Keefer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back on the mic after the Washington Commanders' stunning trade Wednesday afternoon for Carson Wentz. Ben opens the show with his reaction to the trade that sent draft picks to the Colts for the Commanders' new starting QB.Then Colts insider Zak Keefer (The Athletic) shares his excellent reporting and the candid truth about Indianapolis dealing Wentz after only one season and what Washington fans should expect (7:25).Ben wraps up the show focused on Commanders with a pair of The Athletic colleagues, Greg Rosenstein and Mike Smeltz. Panic trade or savvy move? Are we underrating Wentz or is Ron Rivera overestimating the potential impact? Draft a rookie QB at 11? What's the 2022 ceiling? (22:42) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here with Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan) and Sheil Kapadia (The Athletic) for a huge episode on quarterbacks and free agency after Russell Wilson gets traded, Aaron Rodgers re-signs and the Washington Commanders remain searching for a QB.Ben and Grant open the show on the Commanders falling short in their pursuit of Russell Wilson, who is now with the Broncos. Did Washington have a chance or did Seattle really just want Wilson out of the NFC? What now for Ron Rivera? Plus trade ideas and a little on Landon Collins.Then it's a free agency preview with Ben and NFL senior writer Sheil Kapadia. This pre-Wilson/Rodgers news chat includes plenty of Commanders/Mitch Trubisky/QB talk but also tackles Bobby McCain and J.D. McKissic, Tyrann Mathieu/safeties, Amari Cooper/receivers, linebackers, and more (56:50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back from the NFL Combine and ready for NFL Draft talk with Pro Football Focus's Trevor Sikkema. Ben opens the show with his notes on the QB buzz (Russell Wilson offer, Mitch Trubisky buzz, the Aaron Rodgers waiting game) and the Commanders' free agency plans. Then it's a Combine recap with Trevor (13:30) on the rookie QB class, targets at WR and LB, and the top of the 2022 Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is coming to you from the NFL Combine with thoughts on the Washington Commanders. Joined by former Washington TE turned analyst Logan Paulsen and Washington Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala.After Ben sets the scene, Logan stops by to discuss the incoming class including Malik Willis and Kenny Pickett, best fits and more (4:25). Then Ben and Nicki dissect comments this week from Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew on the QB search, Landon Collins, Terry McLaurin and more about Washington's offseason and what goes on off the field at the NFL Combine (11:15). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig gets you ready for the NFL Combine this week in Indianapolis and the upcoming free agency period with former Saints and Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller.Ben opens the show with some quick notes on prospects he's intrigued by this year before welcoming in Randy. How do front offices handle this team on the NFL calendar when draft and free agency prep collide? What does the former GM think of Washington's coach-centric setup? Is he intrigued by Malik Willis and Kenny Pickett? Which vet passers are upgrades? How about fixing the defense? Spend on receiver? Fun and insightful conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a new episode talking about his interview with Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, answering mailbag questions, and more Wizards banter with Fred Katz*Ben opens the episode delving into his 1-on-1 with Rivera which can be found on The Athletic. Specifically, what Rivera said about the expected quarterback depth chart, how aggressive Washington will be for a QB, and updates on contract talks with Terry McLaurin and Daron Payne.*Then it's mailbag time. On the most likely QBs next season, top needs beyond passer, Chase Young, Carson Strong (15:32)*Ben wraps up the episode with part 2 of his Wizards chat with Fred Katz (34:02) including thoughts on Bradley Beal's future, team culture, Daniel Gafford's role, next year's starting point guard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for deep dives into the Commanders' offseason and the new-look but same old Wizards with Lindsay Jones and Fred Katz.*Ben opens the show telling folks to be careful about "lyin' season'*Then here comes Lindsay Jones, The Athletic's national NFL writer (8:35). What she's hearing about the league-wide QB searches and decisions, the NFL's rift with Dan Snyder, takeaways from the Rams' Super Bowl victory, and her Super Bowl experience in LA.*Ben and Fred Katz (The Athletic) spoke for so long about the Wizards that the discussion requires two parts. In this section (53:10), the fellas ponder the current iteration following all those trade-deadline deals; why the constant roster shifting is hardly ideal, Rui Hachimura's positive steps; and why Bradley Beal heading into free agency is riskier than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig returns for a new episode with guests Matt Barrows, Michael Phillips and Brian McNally. Ben opens the show with Michael and Brian discussing if all signs -- fading fan support, NFL/Congressional investigation, Ron Rivera needing a winning season, etc -- point toward a very, very active offseason. They also get into crest-gate and some Commanders media silliness. Then Matt Barrows, The Athletic's 49ers insider, joins the conversation to help separate fact from fiction on all things Jimmy Garoppolo, trade cost and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to tackle the Super Bowl recap, a new Dan Snyder report and the Washington Commanders offseason with Al Galdi (Al Galdi podcast)Ben opens the show with thoughts on Sunday's report of NFL owners perhaps losing patience with Dan Snyder, and the bold hiring of Sean McVay leading to the Rams' Super Bowl triumph. Then Al joins the discussion (14:05). Topics include takeaways from the Super Bowl with Washington in mind; Choose your own QB adventure; Splashy player acquisition alternatives; salary cap casualties; more on the Dan Snyder-NFL beef. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.