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

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the NFL head coaching search, Ben Johnson's options, Commanders vs. NFC East, brainiac hire or leader of men, and a little bit about the Wizards making a coaching change. Guests: Cowboys insider Jon Machota (The Athletic) and Joe House (The Ringer). Is it time to lock in Johnson or Washington's HC position? Why isn't Mike Vrabel getting any mention, and is Dan Quinn getting too much?

The Athletic's Ben Standig is still talking about the Commanders' coaching search, but this time from the film breakdown perspective with his teammate Ted Nguyen. Ted is one of the top film analysts in the game and was kind enough to share details on Lions OC Ben Johnson's offense, what makes Ravens' DC Mike Macdonald's defense formidable, and Eric Bieniemy's first season with the Commanders (20:35). Ben opened the show with the buzz on the coach search, Bieniemy's HC interview reaction to Mel Kiper Jr.'s mock draft selection for Washington.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders lining up second interviews with head-coach candidates, CEO vs play-caller, Lions OC Ben Johnson's presence, and more with the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala. Also, thoughts on Ron Rivera's job interview with the Eagles and lessons learned from the Chiefs beyond Patrick Mahomes's awesomeness. (FWIW, we recorded before the Titans hired Brian Callahan as their next HC.)

The Athletic's Ben Standig and Mike Smeltz banter about the head coach search and thought-provoking ideas involving the Commanders. Ben opens with the latest on what he's heard about the candidates, including Ben Johnson's buzz and other options lurking. Then Mike enters for outside-the-box on Washington topics involving Caleb Williams and Dak Prescott, whether this coming season might be as bad as 2023 or worse, and ... is Adam Peters is too handsome?

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to recap highlights from new GM Adam Peters' introductory press conference and chat with former Washington head coach Jay Gruden. After opening with Peters' comments on joining the franchise, the head coach search and more, Ben welcomes in Jay (11:45). They discuss playoff showcases for HC candidates Ben Johnson and Bobby Slowik, the tricky transition from coordinator to head coach -- and Jay's wild 24 hours on social media involving back-and-forths with Robert Griffin III and Brian Mitchell.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about Adam Peters being officially hired, the ins and outs of the coaching search carousel, and expectations for a rookie QB with Al Galdi. Ben opens the show with a breakdown of the seven head coach openings and how they relate to the Commanders. Also, Martin Mayhew's future. Then Al joins. They discuss how coaching candidates fared in the playoffs, where playoff performances affect long-term plans, and QB at 2.

The Athletic's Ben Standig reacts to Friday's news that the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with 49ers' Adam Peters to become the team's new general manager. Why Peters? What next? What happens to Martin Mayhew and Marty Hurney?

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders shrinking their football ops candidates down to two -- Adam Peters and Ian Cunningham -- and where Lions OC Ben Johnson lands. Guest: Chargers insider Daniel Popper, who is also covering an HC and FO search. Ben opens with notes on Peters, Cunningham and the process. Then Daniel joins as the fellas present pro/con arguments for Johnson and their respective while pondering the overall landscape. Ben wraps up the episode with wild card weekend predictions.

The Athletics' Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders' starting the front-office interview process, Josh Harris' urgency, Ron Rivera and free agents to re-sign with Nicki Jhabvala from the Washington Post. Ben also shares his insight into 49ers assistant GM Adam Peters and the hierarchy of the front office candidates.

The Athletic' Ben Standig is joined by 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen to discuss a seismic day for the Washington Commanders. Ron Rivera is officially out as head coach after four years. Owner Josh Harris spoke on the change and the next phase, which includes former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers becoming an advisor to Harris for big-picture matters, including the next coach and front office. Washington also quickly requested interviews with candidates, including Lions OC Ben Johnson, Cowboys DC Dan Quinn, 49ers assistant GM Adam Peters, and Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham.