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

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a new episode previewing the Washington Football Team's Week 1 matchup against the Chargers with The Athletic's LAC beat writer Daniel Popper. Ben opens the show reacting to Tanya Snyder's interview, her first since being named co-CEO, including her reaction to the organization's tumultuous year. Then it's on to Sunday's action as Ben and Daniel exchange three questions each about the other's team. Topics include whether Justin Herbert is poised for a monster year or a sophomore slump, how Chargers' first-year coach Brandon Staley is already leaving his mark plus several Washington angles. Ben then closes the episode with the latest on Curtis Samuel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a bonus episode of the podcast entering Week 1 of the NFL season. The main focus: He ranks the Washington Football Team's most indispensable players, which is different from best. Ryan Fitzpatrick the clear number one? Kam Curl over Terry McLaurin and Brandon Scherff? Did all four DL starters make the cut? Ben also sets the table for the week ahead and recaps Peyton Barber moving on. Then he welcomes NBA insider J. Michael to the podcast for some Wizards talk. The fellas offer praise for GM Tommy Sheppard, question the Wizards' upside in the East, and assess the new players including Aaron Holiday and Spencer Dinwiddie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig breaks down everything that happened on cut down day -- and talks all things Washington Football Team with the great Greg Cosell from ESPN's NFL matchup show. Ben starts with Washington trimming its roster to 53. Why is Jimmy Moreland gone? How about Sammis Reyes staying! Which release surprised other NFL teams the most (nope, not him. Or him. Or even him)? Then Greg joins the episode for a deep dive into WFT. Scott Turner's X's and O's, and Ryan Fitzpatrick's fit. Defensive wrinkles and the DL he likes watching on tape. Praise for Jamin Davis? Plenty of other topics as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig examines the Washington Football Team's forecast and final roster decisions before Tuesday's 53-player deadline with Matthew Paras (Washington Times). Ron Rivera said four roster spots were in play before Saturday's preseason finale. Then another two opened up. Ben and Matt ponder those battles, discuss outside interest in Sammis Reyes, and share their final roster debates involving Dax Milne, Casey Toohill, Shaka Toney and others. Oh, they also discuss Ryan Fitzpatrick, and changed opinions since the start of camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is to preview the Washington Football Team's preseason game against the Ravens and talk fantasy football with the legendary John Hansen. Ben opens the show with what to watch Saturday night including offensive execution, whether Kyle Allen can push Taylor Heinicke, Jamin Davis, cornerback/roster battles and more. Then fantasy football guru John Hansen stops by to get everyone ready for their drafts. John loves Antonio Gibson. What about others on WFT? Also sleepers, players to avoid, and quarterbacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes NFL insider Adam Caplan to the podcast to talk about the Washington Football Team and the NFC East. Ben opens the episode with a behind-the-scenes look at his third annual NFL agent survey which is live on The Athletic (2 parts) and shares his view of Washington's roster bubble. Think 21 players for eight spots. Then Adam joins the conversation. What do league sources think of Washington under Ron Rivera? What's the latest with Cowboys QB Dak Prescott? Are the Giants a sneaky division pick or a losing battle? What would it take for the Eagles to shock the world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by ESPN's John Keim to discuss all things about the Washington Football Team. Ben opens the show with thoughts on why Jaret Patterson is making the 53-player roster -- and wouldn't clear waivers -- plus what to watch this week in camp and WFT position battles other teams are tracking. Then John joins the chat (10:30). Topics include why Ron Rivera won't just name Ryan Fitzpatrick the starting QB, the urgency with getting Curtis Samuel on the practice field, possible surprise roster moves, and whether our opinions of this team's 2021 forecast have changed since the start of camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes to the podcast, Washington Football Team linebacker Cole Holcomb. Topics include Holcomb's progress entering his third season, knowledge gained by facing Ryan Fitzpatrick daily in practice, the difference in defending backs like Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic, selfie sticks, Crossfit, and more. Ben opens the episode with the latest from camp including Sammis Reyes' roster hopes and entering the concussion protocol, before adding some reality to WFT's latest name-change update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig returns to recap the Washington Football Team's Sunday's training camp practice, Sammis Reyes's progress, William Jackson's adjustment and more with Matt Paras (Washington Times). Then Ben welcomes WR skills coach David Robinson to the podcast to discuss two of his clients, Cam and Stephen Sims. What did Cam work on after his breakout year? How does Stephen work himself back into the rotation? Good stuff from one of the best at his craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back to recap the Washington Football Team's preseason opener with 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and talk all things Ryan Fitzpatrick with The Athletic's Robert Mays. First up, Ben and Grant chat about the fun QB play from Fitzpatrick and Taylor Heinicke, Jaret Patterson making moves, Dustin Hopkins missing kicks and depth chart action. Then Ben catches up with Robert, who wrote a stellar Fitzpatrick feature for The Athletic. Beyond those stories of a man chasing a high -- and seven kids -- the fellas explored what success looks like for the QB in Washington this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.