The Athletic's Ben Standig and Al Galdi consider Commanders head coach Ron Rivera's comments about leaving the franchise better than he arrived. The fellas compare and contrast aspects of the 2020 roster with the one a likely new coach and GM would inherit. Ben also shares a quick roster update ahead of the regular-season finale against the Cowboys.

Has Ron Rivera left the franchise better than when he arrived?

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The Athletic' Ben Standig survived a scorching day at Commanders OTA to discuss Jayden Daniels, Jonathan Allen and coaches experimenting with Al Galdi (Al Galdi podcast). Ben opens the episode with how Bobby Wagner's leadership is already showing and the rise of no-huddle snaps. Then Al joins to consider whether the hold-up in the Senate really matters with putting a stadium at the RFK Site, how Daniels is impressing the veterans and Allen's 180-degree mood change. Also, Emmanuel Forbes, Jamin Davis, the safety tandem, and more.

Someone found their happy place

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about who are the five best players on the Commanders' roster, what all the front office activity shows about the organizational mindset, whether Jayden Daniels needs to be named starter already, and more with David Harrison (SI Fan Nation). Who we're tracking at Wednesday's OTA. Joint practice in Miami. You get the drill.

Commanders' best of the best

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for part two of his chat with Kevin Sheehan (Team 980) and Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan). Ben opens the episode with comings, goings and targets with Washington's front office and scouting department. Are more changes coming? Then more with Kevin and Grant on Jayden Daniels' progression, main roster concerns, defensive growth, Johnny Newton and whether fans are cool if 2024 is about rebuilding.

Front office buzz and roster review

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here on schedule release night with guests Kevin Sheehan (Team 980) and Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan). In part one, the fellas tackled numerous Commanders' topics, including the aforementioned 2024 schedule, drafting Jayden Daniels, and how the new regime handled retooling the roster over the past four months. They also discussed what they're most excited to watch going forward in the non-Daniels division.

The Summit returns: Kevin Sheehan and Grant Paulsen

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here after a soggy day in Ashburn for the start of the Washington Commanders' OTA sessions. Takeaways include Kliff Kinsgbury's approach, Bobby Wagner's impact, Luke McCaffrey's role, and rugged running backs (1:35). Then Ben welcomes ESPN's Molly McGrath for a behind-the-scenes look at draft night from the first person to interview Jayden Daniels after his selection. Molly's fascinating insight includes observations of the QB before and after the big moment, the backstage stage scene, and what happened when the Falcons shockingly took Michael Penix Jr. (25:30).

Has Ron Rivera left the franchise better than when he arrived?

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