The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking Sam Howell's opportunity and the revamped Wizards with Mike Smeltz (The Athletic) and Joe House (The Ringer). Ben and Mike dive into the Commanders' offense, Howell's promise and "The Playcallers" narrative podcast that includes stories from Sean McVay and those other former Mike Shanahan assistants (3:20). Then Joe arrives to help evaluate everything the Wizards have done this week including blowing up their roster, acquiring Jordan Poole, adding numerous interesting assets -- and becoming interesting. (39:20)

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