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

The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by film analyst Mark Bullock to ponder what's happened and what's next for the Washington Football Team this offseason. The fellas discuss possible next steps for Washington in free agency, including linebackers, defensive backs, offensive line and quarterback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined the Washington Post's Les Carpenter to talk Washington Football Team and free agency. After Ben's opening remarks on Curtis Samuel and other WFT tidbits, Les joins the conversation to gab about how Ryan Fitzpatrick's stellar opening press conference showed why Ron Rivera desired him here. The guys also discuss the long-term QB plan, the symbolism of Nick Sundberg's release, next on the team's wish list and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another jammed-packed episode of the podcast with NFL analyst Ross Tucker, Bengals insider Jay Morrison and The Athletic's Rhiannon Walker and Zac Boyer join The Athletic's Ben Standig to discuss free agency. Ben and Ross analyze all aspects of Washington signing Ryan Fitzpatrick and whether keeping Brandon Scherff on any kind of deal makes sense. Then the Washington beat trio of Ben, Rhiannon and Zac answer your mailbag questions on the QB competition, wide receiver options -- and then get interrupted when breaking news that WFT signed Jackson! Enter, The Athletic's Jay Morrison who explained what WFT receives in the 2016 first-round selection they signed to a 3-year, $42 million contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back - and so is former Washington head coach Jay Gruden to help preview next week's free agency. First, Ben opens the podcast making predictions/guesses about what Washington does in free agency and the draft with thoughts on the QB plan, first-round target, Ronald Darby and more. Then Gruden joins the discussion to share his insight into what happens heading into free agency, chasing after free-agent targets, the "legal tampering" period and other behind the scene details. They also discuss signing Landon Collins, paying Brandon Scherff, Alex Smith, which QB target he likes this cycle and 2021 free agents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back on the mic to analyze Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera's Wednesday press conference and discuss NFL free agency. After Ben shares his reporting on QB Kyle Allen receiving his free-agent tender, he and Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) each share their takeaways from their time with Ron including Brandon Scherff's future and the QB plan (3:10). Then Tennessee Titans insider Joe Rexrode (The Athletic) shares his insight on potential targets WR Corey Davis, LB Jayon Brown and QB Marcus Mariota (39:45). Then we get smarter as Ben Baldwin (The Athletic) offers his view of free agency from the world of analytics including the QB target with the most upside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Washington Football Team reporter Ben Standig is joined by The Athletic's national writer Sheil Kapadia to discuss... NFL free agency! First off, Ben opens the show with an impassioned opinion on WFT's Brandon Scherff dilemma and what to glean from the Broncos using a second franchise tag on Justin Simmons. Ben also shares thoughts on Alex Smith's release and the report on the NFL's investigation into Dan Snyder (1:45). Then Sheil joins the podcast to play the role of WFT GM and explains whether in this free-agent market he would prioritize WR, OT, LB or DB. The fellas also discuss the best QB plan, Chris Godwin, Curtis Samuel, Matt Milano, Ronald Darby and more (20:12). Then Ben closes the show with thoughts on the Bradley Beal-Wizards future angle not receiving enough chatter but an angle that's the best/most realistic path moving forward. It involves Damian Lillard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Washington Football Team reporter Ben Standig is joined by The Ringer's Kevin Clark for the latest episode of the "Standig Room Only" podcast. Ben starts the show pondering Alex Smith's legacy now that the QB is headed out of town shortly before discussing Deshaun Watson and when we might hear next from Washington's brain trust (2:12). Then Kevin enters and shares his insight into Ron Rivera's vision of the analytics world and what this means for WFT's next steps. The fellas also discuss quarterback options, free-agent wide receivers and who would narrate their personal hell (15:21). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig dives deep into the offseason with Senior Bowl executive director/ESPN analyst Jim Nagy and 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen. Ben and Jim begin with the NFL Draft, including insight into Alabama's Mac Jones and the quarterback prospects, lessons learned from Washington finding Terry McLaurin and Antonio Gibson at the Senior Bowl, and options at 19 (3:15). Then Grant joins the conversation with Ben as the fellas each offer their moves to make for Washington this offseason including players to sign, extend or draft, plus where they stand on the QB front (34:20). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig and Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga banter on six primary topics with a 10-minute timer on each. First, Ben opens the show talking Brandon Scherff's contract, the surging Wizards - and asking for a favor from the audience (1:32). Then Barry joins the show and the fellas tackle all kinds of topics including Alex Smith's comments to GQ and the Washington Football Team's QB hopes; fixing any one aspect of the D.C. sports scene; Juan Soto's future with the Nats and whether he, Chase Young, Bradley Beal or others becomes the most popular athlete in town in a post-Alex Ovechkin world. They also discuss Tiger Woods, his legacy and the PGA's future in town (10:27). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by Robert Mays, host of The Athletic's Football Show podcast for a fun discussion on the Washington Football Team and the NFL offseason. Topics include whether Brandon Scherff's free agency, whether Washington's coaching staff could fix one of the potentially available quarterbacks like Marcus Mariota or Sam Darnold, free-agent targets, the Eagles fairing better than expected with the Carson Wentz trade, random movies they've watched and "Top Chef". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.