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

The Athletic's Ben Standig is live from the NFL owners' meeting in Orlando, which is where the Washington Commanders' top three figures spent time answering questions from local and national media members. Ben and JP Finlay (106.7 The Fan) recapped all three sessions from Adam Peters and Dan Quinn on the QB search, plans at two, and free agency to Josh Harris' updates on the stadium search. Then The Athletic's Vikings insider, Alec Lewis, and Ben ponder Minnesota trading up into the top-4 picks for a quarterback and which passers are in play. Ben also discusses his new first-round mock draft, J.J. McCarthy buzz, and more.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking Commanders at college pro days, fact or fiction about free agency choices and more with Nicki Jhabvala. Ben opens the episode with what matters and what doesn't on the pro day circuit as Washington QB search makes stops at USC and Michigan this week, with UNC and LSU coming up. Then Nicki joins the chat. What does the Vikings trade for a second first-round pick say, if anything, about the Commanders' plans? Did Washington goof with Kam Curl? Favorite signings (and the most curious)? Also, is Maryland engaging with Ted Leonsis about an arena while talking with the Commander about a new stadium?

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about Austin Ekeler and the Commanders' free agency, and the NFL draft with college football insider Bruce Feldman (The Athletic). Ben opens the show with a rundown of Washington's 19 transactions since last week, the latest on QBs at two and a new home for Chase Young. Then, Bruce drops knowledge on Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels' rise, Drake Maye's future, and J.J. McCarthy's popularity and highlights DE, WR, OL, and other prospects from his "Freaks" list (19:32). Ben closes the episode with highlights from Ekeler's intro press conference.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for another eventful day as the Commanders trade QB Sam Howell to Seattle and see Kam Curl, Kendall Fuller, and Curtis Samuel sign elsewhere. Al Galdi (The Al Galdi podcast) joins the show (before the Howell/vets news) for a position-by-position breakdown of what Washington did over the opening three days of free agency and what remains. Jahan Dotson, Marcus Mariota, Frankie Luvu, and the TE room are among the topics.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is assessing the Washington Commanders' free agency haul -- 15 agreements! -- with former NFL general manager Randy Mueller and 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen.After day two of free agency, Ben and Randy (The Athletic) talked. Randy is a Frankie Luvu fan and sees the upside in Austin Ekeler. Plus, thoughts on Marcus Mariota and Sam Howell, Jeremy Chinn, the new defensive end rotation, and Adam Peters's plan.Then, after day three, Grant joined to discuss six-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner reuniting with Dan Quinn, Washington re-signing its first internal free agents, next moves, and whether the Commanders have made major strides toward 2024 success or are mainly setting the table for future moves.

The Athletic's Ben Standig wraps up a busy quasi-first day of NFL free agency as the Washington Commanders agreed to terms with six free agents, including LB Frankie Luvu, C Tyler Biadish -- and a kicker. As for RB Austin Ekeler, Chargers insider Daniel Popper stops by to share his thoughts on the signing and why the doubters should tread lightly before writing Ekeler off. Ben also explains how he assesses the first batch of signings and what it means that Jacoby Brissett and Antonio Gibson signed with New England.

The Athletic's Ben Standig and Pro Football Focus's Brad Spielberger dive into free agency ahead of next week's start. The marketplace for Kam Curl and Kendall Fuller, and do they have futures in Washington? If the Commanders spend good money on a free agent, which position and player? Free agents discussed include Bryce Huff, Christian Wilkins, Curtis Samuel, Noah Brown, Tyler Boyd, Marquise Brown, Jacoby Brissett, Dorance Armstrong, and Zach Moss.

The Athletic's Ben Standig discusses Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye's film reviews, Zach Ertz's signing with the Commanders, and the cost of acquiring a second first-round pick.Ben opens with thoughts on Ertz replacing Logan Thomas before welcoming back The Athletic's film analyst, Ted Ngyuen, to discuss his new article about the pros and cons of each QB at 2. A conclusion is reached. J.J. McCarthy mentions included.Then, in conjunction with Ben's Commanders-only mock draft, Mike Smeltz is back with various levels of trade-up options from 36, depending on how frisky Washington is about acquiring a lineman or another playmaker for the quarterback.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to talk at the intersection of the NFL draft and free agency with guests Nick Baumgardner (The Athletic) and Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk).Ben opens the episode with an array of post-Combine thoughts, including Drake Maye vs. Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy hype, and trading down from 2. The releases of Charles Leno and Logan Thomas mean what? Targeted free agency spending.Brief chat with Mike about Caleb Williams and Josh Harris sitting in QB meetings.Then Nick shares his draft insight on the Maye/Daniels debate, Adam Peters' lessons from the Trey Lance trade, Lance Newmark's hiring, and day 2 pass rushers.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is podcasting from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Topics galore. Senior NFL writer Kalyn Kahler shared insight into USC QB Caleb Williams following her investigative story for The Athletic on what the presumed No. 1 overall pick and his team seek upon entering the league and what it means for the Commanders. Ben opens the show with takeaways from comments by Adam Peters (QB search) and Dan Quinn (edge rusher plan). Renaming the current stadium and progress for the RFK Site. Signing Kam Curl, trading Sam Howell and more the Combine.