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Each week The Athletic's Ben Standig brings you the latest stories surrounding the Washington Commanders and other sports around the D.C. area. Hosted on Acast. See ... more
FAQs about Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports:How many episodes does Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports have?The podcast currently has 474 episodes available.
April 06, 2023Lurking Jeff Bezos and Chase Young conundrumThe Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about Jeff Bezos' interest in the Commanders, the Chase Young contract conundrum and what the top 30 visits show about Washington's NFL Draft interest. Ben opens the show with a brief recap of his new article on what Washington should do with Young and those pre-raft visits before welcoming in Teddy Schliefer from Puck News. Teddy covers the Silicon Valley "rich guy" beat and wrote an article about Bezos' stealth acquisition maneuvers and the Amazon founder talking to Dan Snyder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more44minPlay
April 04, 2023Bruce FeldmanThe Athletic's Ben Standig is talking NFL Draft with college football insider Bruce Feldman and some Commanders' organization nuggets (It's quiet on the owner front, for now). Bruce's latest mock draft includes intel from college sources, and the fellas ran through a bunch of prospects -- and how they connect with Washington, including quarterbacks Will Levis and Hendon Hooker, Bijan Robinson, cornerbacks and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more40minPlay
March 31, 2023Commanders' money movesThe Athletic's Ben Standig is back from the league meetings and talking about the latest franchise sale news, roster building and the NFL Draft. Guest: Salary cap insider J.I. Halsell. Ben opens the show with thoughts on the sale timeline, how Jeff Bezos fits into recent reporting, and his 1-on-1 with Ron Rivera about possible OL shuffling. (14:58). Then J.I., a former Washington employee, talks the apparent end of the Snyder era, money options on the DL, and why there is no interest in Lamar Jackson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more51minPlay
March 29, 2023Love the smell of $6 billion bids in the morningThe Athletic's Ben Standig is live from the NFL league meetings in Phoenix, talking about the latest on the Commanders' sales process and a wide-ranging press conference with Ron Rivera. First, it's Ben on Roger Goodell's comments, and then The Athletic's Dan Kaplan on news that two groups made official $6 billion bids to purchase the franchise. Then Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) and Ben talk ownership, what Ron Rivera said about his QB plan, why no Lamar Jackson and waiting for a new owner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more50minPlay
March 26, 2023Owners and analyticsThe Athletic's Ben Standig is in Phoenix for the NFL league meetings and therefore gets you set with the latest intel on the possible sale of the Washington Commanders. There are no declarations of timing or resolution, but insight is shared on the process, whether the Josh Harris group remains the favorite or if other bidders loom. Then we talk football analytics with ESPN's Seth Walder (11:12) about the Commanders' use of analytics, the QB room, paying Daron Payne, offensive line win rates, what's next in analytics, and the impact of a new owner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more47minPlay
March 24, 2023Don't get blindsided by owner, NFL draft ideasThe Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders' ownership buzz, roster improvement and the overlooked first-round draft consideration with 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen. Thoughts on Ben's new Commanders-only mock draft; potential new billionaire bidder from north of the border; new owner to-do list; decision timeline; whether Washington has improved since free agency opened; and why defensive end cannot be ruled out at 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 8minPlay
March 22, 2023All up in the Commanders' businessThe Athletic's Ben Standig is focused on the Commanders' ownership and business with Sportico's Eben Novy-Williams and Sports Business Journal's John Ourand. Ben and Eben discuss all angles of the potential franchise sale, including a realistic timeline, a lurking Jeff Bezos and how Magic Johnson could help public frontrunner Josh Harris become the next owner (8:55). Then Ben and John on the Commanders-NBCSW breakup, and what business opportunities (host an NFL Draft?) exist for Washington if Snyder sells (35:10). Plus, Cam Sims is moving on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more56minPlay
March 20, 2023For Commanders, it's all about the ownerThe Athletic's Ben Standig is a little cranky and very pumped to discuss the potential Commanders' ownership change and one week of free agency with Matt Paras (Washington Times). Ben opens the show with his report over the weekend about why a key date in newly-signed player contracts might offer a sales timeline and also drops a PSA on deciphering all the buzz. Then Matt joins (17:58) for more owner talk, the QB plan and what's next. Bonus: Bobby Bancroft (SB Nation) makes a surprise appearance for some Georgetown coaching search banter (58:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 11minPlay
March 17, 2023Brissett breakdown and roster review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more36minPlay
March 14, 2023Commanders get busy in free agency -- but better?The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about a busy opening day for the Commanders with Matt Paras (Washington Times) and Michael-Shaun Dugar (The Athletic's Seahawks insider). Ben and Matt open the episode with thoughts on the new OL additions, their impact on Sam Cosmi, defensive newcomers, quarterback options and Daron Payne. Then Mike shares insight on LB Cody Barton, a possible Cole Holcomb replacement. Also the Seahawks' options with the fifth pick, the NFC and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more53minPlay
FAQs about Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports:How many episodes does Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports have?The podcast currently has 474 episodes available.