The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to explain why Daron Payne isn't going anywhere after signing a 4-year, $90 million contract on Sunday. After opening the episode with his own assessment, Ben welcomes salary cap expert J.I. Halsell to explain the terms, what this might say about Dan Snyder selling the team and the roster future (10.40). Then free-agent linebacker Jon Bostic stops by to share his plans for a massive $38 million athletic training center, the Commanders' defense, that NFLPA survey and more.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig and Commanders analyst Logan Paulsen returned from the NFL Combine to tackle Washington's options next week in free agency and next month's NFL Draft. The QB plan. How to fix the offensive line. Cornerbacks. Stay at 16 or trade down. Also, Ben, on the latest ownership news as potential buyer Josh Harris adds a partner. (We wrapped before Washington announced the hiring of WR coach Bobby Engram. Next time.)

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The Athletic's Ben Standig and Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) join forces to discuss revised expectations for Dan Snyder selling the Commanders, the location of a new stadium, Montez Sweat's future, Taylor Heinicke' possible return, and more.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is back from the NFL Scouting Combine and ready to talk Sam Howell and prospects with The Athletic's college football writer Andy Staples. Ben opens the show by discussing the Commanders' organization finishing last in the NFLPA player survey, the Combine scene, Daron Payne and more. Then Andy joins the pod (27:22) to share his thoughts on Howell and new QB coach Tavita Pritchard, the quarterback and cornerback classes, and Florida guard O'Cyrus Torrence.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig talking from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis about more Dan Snyder madness and the Commanders' football moves. Guests: JP Finlay (106.7 The Fan) and Kevin Sheehan (Team 980). Ben and JP open the show by talking face-to-face about Ron Rivera's comments on Sam QB1, interesting nuggets, Combine scene. Then Ben and Kevin gab -- over the phone -- about the fallout from several juicy reports on Snyder's actions and his tenuous hold on the franchise.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig recaps Eric Bieniemy Day in Ashburn as the Commanders' new offensive coordinator held his introductory press conference. Why Washington? The play-calling dynamics between Bieniemy and Ron Rivera. QB approach. Plus, some ownership news involving Jeff Bezos. Bonus: Hear audio clips from Bieniemy, Terry McLaurin, Sam Howell, and Jason Wright (20:23)

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The Athletic's Ben Standig gets insight on Commanders OC Eric Bieniemy from former Chiefs' Pro Bowl tackle Mitchell Schwartz and talks news on Washington's plan for Daron Payne and coaching staff changes. After Ben gets into the headlines, Schwartz, a starter on Kansas City's first Super Bowl team under Andy Reid, helps us learn more about his former OC, why he thinks Bieniemy hasn't become a head coach and his view of LeSean McCoy's Bieniemy shade. How did Bieniemy aid Patrick Mahomes and the offense? What type of linemen Washington should consider for Bieniemy's likely offense? Bunch more.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Washington Commanders hiring Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach with Al Galdi. Yes, this happened. The fellas discuss why the two-time Super Bowl-winning OC with the Chiefs would see this team as attractive. Also, how did Ron Rivera pull this off? What does Bieniemy mean for Sam Howell, the offense, and winning games? More.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig has an ownership update, more on Eric Bieniemy and the offensive coordinator search, and Super Bowl 57 thoughts with guest Jay Gruden. Ben opens the show with his reporting on potential franchise bidder Josh Harris, plus OC interviews for Greg Roman and Bieniemy. Then Jay enters to talk about Bieniemy and the Chiefs' winning play calls; what goes on during these coordinator interviews; Sean Payton's comments; the QB scenario and his own coaching future.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to discuss his 1-on-1 interview with Ron Rivera and the latest buzz on the potential franchise sale with Bram Weinstein, voice of the Commanders and radio host. The fellas dive into Rivera's comments about Sam Howell and the QB competition, Daron Payne and Chase Young's contracts, Eric Bieniemy and the OC search. Also, what to make of the latest noise around Dan Snyder's plans and tons more.

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