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

The Athletic's Ben Standig recaps the first OTA session of the year and talks about the Washington Football Team crushing the offseason with The Athletic's Football Show podcast host, Robert Mays. Ben opens the show sharing his thoughts on Tuesday's activity in Ashburn. Where were Chase Young and Montez Sweat? How did the quarterbacks look? There's also post-practice Zoom audio from Ryan Fitzpatrick, Landon Collins and Bobby McCain. Then Robert discusses his recent article where he ranked Washington as the most improved team this offseason. Yeah, the QB switch played a big factor (20:38) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a new episode to discuss the release of starting right tackle Morgan Moses. Details on the tick tock, what went down, what this means for the offensive line and Ron Rivera's power. Plus Scott Jackson joins the pod to share his view on Moses, Sam Cosmi and the now-released Geron Christian. Also, make to catch Ben's interview earlier this week with offensive coordinator Scott Turner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes Washington Football Team offensive coordinator Scott Turner to the podcast, but with a topic twist. First, Ben and Matt Paras (Washington TImes) open the show discussing Ryan Kerrigan signing with the Eagles, details on Bobby McCain's contract, The Athletic's story on Washington's major renovation with the turf at FedEx Field and Wizards-Celtics (1:00). Then Turner joins Ben to discuss... Russell Westbrook and the Wizards? Yes, as Turner drops takes on the Wizards' playoff push, Westbrook's ferocity, why converted basketball players land at tight end, and how football is taking on a hoops approach. (28:30). Then Ben and Matt close the episode looking ahead to OTAs (53:10) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig recaps the Washington Football Team's rookie camp and explores all this depth and competition with Nicki Jhabvala from the Washington Post. Ben opens the show sharing a SRO podcast milestone and his thoughts on rookie camp and more WFT (2:15) before discussing the play-in-bound Washington Wizards (14:25). Then Nicki joins the pod. Biggest WFT questions remaining? Most intriguing units? Favorite for third receiver honors? Sammis Reyes? Does adding Ryan Fitzpatrick offset the opposing QB gauntlet on the schedule? (19:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig dives into the Washington Football Team's 2021 schedule and the impact of new left tackle Charles Leno with Bobby Bancroft (SB Nation). After opening the show with a breakdown of Leno's role and potential ripple effects across the line, Ben and Bobby have fun going through all 18 weeks of Washington's schedule, picking wins and losses along the way. Toughest stretch? Trap games? Trade deadline considerations? Ben's fave road situation? They also spent the final 10 minutes talking Georgetown hoops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes NFL Insider Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) and North Carolina OC Phil Longo to the podcast. Ben opens the show with some Washington Football Talk updates and dives into the now incredibly entertaining Washington Wizards headlined by triple-double king Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal. Then Jason joins the show to talk about Washington's league-wide reputation under Ron Rivera, QB hopes and dreams, Brandon Scherff and more (13:14). From there, the conversation shifts to third-rounder Dyami Brown as Longo helps explain how the explosive WR could thrive in Washington's offense (44:10) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Mark Stoops, Mark Bullock. ... The Athletic's Ben Standig opens the show with the breaking news of Washington meeting with former Bears LT Charles Leno Jr. A tackle upgrade or more options in case Brandon Scherff's situation goes south? Also visiting, ex-Dolphins safety Bobby McCain. Then Ben welcomes University of Kentucky coach Mark Stoops to share insight on Jamin Davis and memories of Sean Taylor from their time together at the U (10:02). Then WFT film analyst Mark Bullock joins the chat to ponder the safety plan with Landon Collins and Kam Curl, Davis's present and future, the OL lineup, and how rookie John Bates meshes with the tight end room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Jaret Patterson, Michael Phillips. ... The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes new Washington RB and college football star Jaret Patterson to the podcast. They discuss Patterson's insane 409-yard rushing performance at Buffalo last season, growing up with Chase Young, overcoming obstacles at every football level and competing for a WFT roster spot (4:05). Then Michael Phillips from the Richmond Times-Dispatch joins the pod for some questions and superlatives fun. Favorite rookie? Intriguing roster and lineup battles? Which new players could join the roster and should one of those players be... Aaron Rodgers? (18:10) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Bruce Feldman, Grant PaulsenThe Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a post-NFL Draft episode. After Ben opens the show with some notes on targets acquired and lost, he welcomes The Athletic's senior college football writer Bruce Feldman, who wrote profiles on Jamin Davis on Sam Cosmi and a 2022 QB target to know now that Washington skipped drafting a passer (11:53). Then Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins the pod to discuss Washington's process in selecting LB Jamin Davis, Dan Snyder's muted presence at the draft, looming roster battles and more from the 2021 NFL Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig previews the NFL Draft one final time before Thursday's start and focuses on the Washington Football Team with guest Burgundy Blog. The fellas discuss Justin Fields, Davis Mills and the logic behind WFT drafting or not drafting a quarterback, They also explore how Tuesday's trade for Ereck Flowers altered Ben's mock draft plan, and review Ben's new 3-way, 7-round Washington Football Team-only mock draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.