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

Big episode of the podcast as The Athletic's Ben Standig interviews Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane on the day the Washington Football Team unveils its new front office. First, Ben talks about the hires of GM Martin Mayhew and Executive VP of Football/Player Personnel Marty Hurney, Ron Rivera's big picture, and Kyle Smith's future. Then Ben welcomes in Brandon Beane (18:47), who worked at Carolina with Hurney and Rivera. On what he learned from Hurney, the appeal of this new dynamic, evaluating quarterbacks and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig breaks down the Washington Football Team's expected hiring of former Carolina GM Marty Hurney as their new GM, whether a safe hire is a wrong move and what this means for Kyle Smith (1:55). The Athletic's Panthers reporter Joe Person also joins the podcast to share his insights on Hurney's draft history, relationship with Ron Rivera and more (15:13). Then Ben wraps up the episode with an update on the NFL pre-draft process (42:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks all things Washington Football Team with film guru Mark Bullock. Ben opens the show recapping Alex Smith's "60 Minutes" interview including Smith's comments about his future. Then the fellas discuss the latest on Washington's GM search as Ben shares what he's heard from league sources on the candidates, the pre-interview favorite and Ron Rivera's vision. Plus they assess the quarterbacks vs. reality, properly rate the defense and more (8:18). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig double dips with talk about the Washington Football Team and Washington Wizards. First up, the latest on the WFT's GM search including new names in the mix (1:35). Then Ben dives into Russell Westbrook's status (8:15) before Chase Hughes (NBC Sports Washington), Neil Dalal (Hoop District), and Adam Rubin (Truth About It) weigh on the Wizards' season, whether to trade Bradley Beal in light of the James Harden trade, when this team next makes the playoffs and plenty more (11:30). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig shares what he's heard about the Washington Football Team's general manager search including apparent frontrunners and what the speculation means for VP of Player Personnel Kyle Smith. Plus other WFT thoughts on quarterbacks, sustainability, facing a first-place schedule and more with the Washington Times Matt Paras. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig recaps the Washington Football Team's playoff loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and previews the offseason with Chris Russell (The Team 980), Does Ron Rivera think QB1 is on the roster?Is the positive trend sustainable? Will Alex Smith, Brandon Scherff or Ryan Kerrigan return? Will a general manager arrive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of the "Standig Room Only" podcast, The Athletic's Ben Standig talks about Washington's GM vacancy and previews Saturday's Bucs-WFT playoff game with The Athletic's Greg Auman and the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala. Ben starts the episode with what he's heard on the GM front (1:50). Then Greg joins the chat for the Bucs perspective on that stout Tampa defense and all things Tom Brady (16:45). Finally, Nicki returns to the pod with thoughts on this possible QB rotation, Ron Rivera's messages, more GM talk, and what happens Saturday night (33:30). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig stayed up late in Philly to recap the Washington Football Team's ugly but successful Sunday night triumph over the Eagles along with The Athletic's Greg Rosenstein. Topics included Alex Smith's return, Terry McLaurin's gutsy performance, Philadelphia's blatant tanking, chances next week against Tom Brady, and the keys to Washington's first division title since 2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by Matt Paras (Washington Times) to answer your questions about the Washington Football Team and the Washington Wizards. They start on the hardcourt. For the Wizards, any sense in trading young players for immediate help, and if so, who? Scott Brooks in trouble? (3:01) Then to the gridiron. What's WFT's 2021 QB plan? Heck, what happens Sunday with Alex Smith and Terry McLaurin -- and do they win? (35:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Standig is joined by The Athletic's Eagles reporter Zach Berman and the Washington Post's Sam Fortier. After Ben shares what he's learned about the release of Dwayne Haskins and Ron Rivera's power (1:05), he discusses the Week 17 game at Philadelphia with the NFC East division title at stake plus the Eagles' mindset and Philly's looming QB dilemma (15:28). Then Ben and Sam discuss Washington's QB situation for Sunday, who is Taylor Heinicke and more (35:39). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.