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

The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen to the podcast following Washington's 20-13 Week 16 loss to Carolina when a win clinched the NFC East title. The fellas discuss Dwayne Haskins' brutal performance and fourth-quarter benching - for Taylor Heinicke, the team's struggles in all three phases, the Week 17 QB plan and what's the perception of this season with a loss next Sunday at Philadelphia. Then Ben wraps up the episode with thoughts on Chase Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy holidays to everyone! The Athletic's Ben Standig and Michael Phillips with the Richmond Times-Dispatch debate Ron Rivera's decision not to suspend or sit Dwayne Haskins after the quarterbacks' COVID-19 infraction? Fair to side with the 52 over the one or a break from all the culture talk? Then Ben returns after Thursday's practice with thoughts on Alex Smith's status for Sunday's game against the Panthers, the linebackers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have topics. The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by the Washington Post's Liz Clarke to discuss the latest news involving Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder. First, Ben tackles the latest on Dwayne Haskins and the predicament for coach Ron Rivera after the quarterback was caught partying maskless following Sunday's loss. Then Liz helps detail the latest news involving Snyder including his ongoing legal battle with the team's minority owners and the sexual misconduct claim involving Snyder and a former female employee leading to a $1.6 million settlement (19:14) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode, The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by Pete Hailey (NBC Sports Washington) after the Washington Football Team's 20-15 loss to the Seahawks. They discuss the defensive showing, the polarizing Dwayne Haskins, and whether their perceptions of WFT changed at all after the setback (2:40). Plus Ben shares additional thoughts on Haskins, Logan Thomas and the 2021 roster (39:45). Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes, Spotify or all the usual places, and consider subscribing to The Athletic to read Ben's postgame thoughts and work throughout the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of the "Standig Room Only" podcast with The Athletic's Ben Standig tackles the Washington Football Team's massive Week 15 game against the Seattle Seahawks with Al Galdi (The Team 980) and Michael Shaun-Dugar (The Athletic-Seattle). After sharing the latest intel on Alex Smith and Antonio Gibson, Ben and Al discuss what's changed with the 2021 forecast during this winning streak and the sneaky run game (5:10). Then Mike shares intel on Russell Wilson and the Seahawks' coach-centered approach that Ron Rivera looks to emulate in Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode, The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by Matt Paras (Washington Times; @matthew_paras) and Mike Coppinger (The Athletic; @mikecoppinger) to discuss the Washington Football Team's standing after a road win over the San Francisco 49ers. The guys discuss Chase Young's stupendous performance, the latest QB situation following Alex Smith's injury, WFT running over its dramatic past and whether they believe Washington wins the NFC East. Fired up Ron Rivera audio via @washingtonnfl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks all things about the surging Washington Football Team. First up, Ohio State insider Stephanie Otey joins the podcast to share her views on Chase Young, Terry McLaurin and current Buckeyes QB Justin Fields as players and people from their time in Columbus (4:21). Then it's game preview time as The Athletic's 49ers reporter Matt Barrows joins Ben for a joint Q&A on Trent Williams' future, Alex Smith play and keys to Sunday's huge game (29:03). Plus the latest on RB Antonio Gibson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this action-packed episode, The Athletic's Ben Standig tackles all angles of the Washington Football Team's stunning win over the previously undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers with Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) including the postgam e mood and whether these guys are legit good. Then Ben dials up former Washington Wizards beat writer J. Michael (Indianapolis Star) to breakdown the short and long term ramifications of the blockbuster John Wall for Russell Westbrook trade (24:47). 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 is joined by the Washington Post's Dan Steinberg for a journey around the D.C.. sports scene. How do we judge 2020 for the local teams? Besides Alex Ovechkin, who are the biggest stars in town? Most influential and underrated voice in D.C. sports media? Can Ron Rivera truly transform the Washington Football Team? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig tackles everything that went down in Washington's rousing Thanksgiving Day win at Dallas with Matt Paras (Washington Times) and Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) including Terry McLaurin's hustle, Antonio Gibson's scoring, three phases contributing and WFT leading the NFC East. 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 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.

Episode 3 of the Standig Room Only podcast is the first two-guest show. Ben Standig talks Washington Football Team's wide receiver woes and whether Ron Rivera's latest apparent mixed message is a thing or just everyone wasting time with the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala (4:15). Then The Athletic's Nationals insider Britt Ghiroli stops by to discuss whether the Nats should lock up Juan Soto contractually already, if there's any hope for Ben's Orioles, who she wishes would follow her on Twitter and covering sports during a pandemic.38:28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig returned from from New Jersey for a new episode with fellow road warrior, Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times Dispatch. The fellas try separating fact from hysteria with Ron Rivera's two-point conversion and Kyle Allen's performance in the Washington Football Team's Week 6 loss at the New York Giants. They also discuss Rivera's Monday press conference, Landon Collins' struggles, Antonio Gibson's usage, bales of hay, Hall of Fame hobbies and habits, ideal road trip partners from the team and the WFT beat, plus the most important 2020 WFT moment as it pertains to the 2021 season and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben kicks off the Standig Room Only podcast by talking big picture Washington Football Team with Team 980 radio host Kevin Sheehan. They get into Dwayne Haskins, Ron Rivera, the trade deadline, along with some Wizards yak and covering/talking D.C. sports during this crazy 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pilot episode: Ben Standig is joined by former NFL lineman and current analyst Chris Long to break down down all the news surrounding the Washington Football Team heading into the 2020 NFL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.