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

On the latest episode of the "Standig Room Only" podcast, The Athletic's Ben Standig goes 1-on-1 with Washington defensive lineman Tim Settle. They talk about playing under Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio, NFL life during a pandemic and Tim's sack goals. Then NBC Sports Washington's J.P. Finlay stops by to talk about their shared history as one-time fans who now cover WFT. They also discuss Scott Turner's offense, Dallas week/NFC East race and imagining a world where your life is The Truman show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah to the podcast. They discuss Dwayne Haskins' future and 2021 NFL Draft quarterback prospects including Justin Fields and Trey Lance. Then Ben shifts into different Washington Football Team talk with Scott Jackson. Specifically, where WFT solved issues since the season began and how they rank need areas moving forward. Ben and Scott also pondered the Washington Wizards' draft. 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 tackles the Washington Football Team's heartbreaking loss at Detroit with the Washington Post's Les Carpenter. That crazy finish, Chase Young's mistake and postgame surprise, and why all the NFC East title talk must stop (3:25). Then it's NBA Draft week so Ben and The Athletic's Fred Katz breakdown the options for the Wizards in the first and second round, ponder trades and consider scenarios involving Bradley Beal and Davis Bertans (43:37). Also be sure to check out Ben's latest piece on WFT for The Athletic and subscribe to the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of the "Standig Room Only" podcast, Ben Standig diagnoses Ron Rivera's thoughts on Zoom interviews and the local media in Ben's new article on The Athletic. Then Ben previews the Washington Football Team's Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions, whether Matthew Stafford becomes a WFT free agent option and the 2021 NFL Draft quarterback class with The Athletic's Lions reporter, Chris Burke (19:59). Lastly, part two of Ben's conversation with Washington Post NBA writer Michael Lee on where the Washington Wizards go from here (53:09). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fans returned to FedEx Field and so did Alex Smith as quarterback for the Washington Football Team following Kyle Allen's ankle injury. WFT, however did not return to the win column with a turnover-plagued performance against the New York Giants. Ben Standig (The Athletic) discusses what went down with Matt Paras (Washington Times) and Tarik El-Bashir (The Athletic). The fellas pondered whether the defense is overrated or just had a bad day, the QB plan moving forward and what it was like hearing noise from the stands. They also discuss why Tarik doesn't follow Matt on Twitter, Ben's car history and Washington's win total this season. 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 recaps the Washington Football Team's return to practice including Steven Sims practicing (1:50). Then Ben plays audio of Ron Rivera's latest thoughts on Dwayne Haskins' future and New York Giants coach Joe Judge talking about Terry McLaurin, who was just selected a team captain by his teammates (7:30). Then Julie Donaldson, Washington's Senior VP of Media and Content, joins the podcast. Ben and Julie discuss here transition from TV reporter to team executive, possible OTT plans for the team website, the most interesting player on the team and signs of optimism for any skeptical fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig tackles the NFL trade deadline with his latest reporting on Ryan Kerrigan (there's interest), Dwayne Haskins (phone not ringing) and more. Plus hear from Ron Rivera on Eric Reid and the safety position, and Ben answers mailbag questions. including one about the 2021 starting QB. Then The Athletic's boxing insider Mike Coppinger drops by to share this thoughts while at an airport on his favorite football team, Ron Rivera setting the tone, and sports with limited to no fans in the stands. Ben also asks Mike about the state of the heavyweight division, Baltimore knockout sensation Gervonta Davis and what's next in boxing (22:22). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Washington NFL writer Ben Standig starts the podcast talking NFL trade deadline, markets for Ryan Kerrigan and Dwayne Haskins, and what the practice-squad offer for Eric Reid says about the coaching staff's thinking. Then Ben talks one-on-one with Washington Football Team president Jason Wright. They tackle Jason's pre-game chat with Jerry Jones and Dan Snyder, Ben's issue with the "Football Team" name, timeline for a new stadium, Liverpool soccer, Twitter follows and more (12:05). Then Michael Lee, now with the Washington Post, stops by to discuss the NBA agent survey he and Ben co-authored for The Athletic. Thoughts on LeBron James, stars likely on the move, John Wall expectations and Bradley Beal's next step (47:40). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes his teammate from across the pond, film analyst Mark Bullock, to discuss the Washington Football Team's romp over the Dallas Cowboys. After Ben talks about the players buying into Ron Rivera's message, the fellas tackle Antonio Gibson's big day, schemes and such under offensive coordinator Scott Turner, the impact from linebacker Cole Holcomb, Landon Collins, Terry McLaurin and social media (12:12). Plus Ben with his own spin on "sponsors" by shouting out those that have helped him throughout his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of the "Standig Room Only" podcast, it's a double dose of The Athletic as Ben is joined by Cowboys insider Jon Machota to preview the Week 7 matchup and discuss their floundering teams. The fellas go back and forth with questions focusing on topics including Jerry Jones and Dan Snyder, when Washington might turn into a steady contender and how WFT can attack the Dallas defense, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.