The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to talk Commanders' money future and the Wizards' never-ending mid plan. Ben and PFF salary cap analyst Brad Spielberger do the math on the next deals for Daron Payne and Kam Curl, potential salary cap cuts and restructuring candidates, and the QB market (5:49). Then, The Athletic's Fred Katz updates Ben on what's been happening in the NBA, and they both try making sense/finding peace with the Wizards' roster-building approach.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is back from Mobile and talking Senior Bowl and Commanders with Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post). They share behind-the-scenes details covering the league-wide event and why the pre-draft cycle appears poised for change. Also on the agenda: "most likely" questions involving the offensive coordinator search, Daron Payne's future, offensive line, Taylor Heinicke, tight ends, franchise sale and more. Ben also remembers the late Bobby Beathard and the power of unconventional thinking.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking NFL Draft from Mobile, Ala., site of the annual Senior Bowl. Guest: The Athletic's NFL Draft analyst Nick Baumgardner. After Ben opens the show with notes on the overall draft class (meh), the offensive coordinator search (Anthony Lynn new favorite?), and what Tom Brady's retirement means for the Commanders' QB options, Nick enters (20:34). Offensive line and cornerback standouts. Draft risers. How Nick views Washington's evaluation process. More.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy and the latest turns in the Commanders' offensive coordinator search, plus this weekend's championship games with NFL/Broncos reporter Benjamin Allbright. Ben opens the show with some OC notes, Sean Payton-Tom Brady to Washington noise, and looks back at a pivotal moment in recent Washington franchise history in light of the Eagles winning the NFC. Then Benjamin enters to discuss his reporting on the Commanders' interest in Bieniemy and what he thinks of former Broncos OC Pat Shurmur, who is a candidate as well.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to preview the 2023 Senior Bowl with SB executive director and former NFL scout Jim Nagy. Ben opens the episode by sharing some intel on the Commanders' offensive coordinator search. Then Jim joins the chat (11:20) for a look at prospects headed to Mobile at positions of need for Washington, including quarterback, offensive line, and linebacker.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig and listeners of the "Standig Room Only" podcast get football smarter thanks to this chat with Commanders analyst Logan Paulsen. Best fits and likely scenarios for the offensive coordinator role. What went wrong with the OL last season, and what are the best fixes? Three-receiver sets for a run-first team. Also, Senior Bowl prospects, Washington's tight end room, and Logan's UCLA days.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to discuss Lamar Jackson's future and whether longtime offensive coordinator Greg Roman makes sense for the Commanders with The Athletic's Ravens insider, Jeff Zrebiec. The fellas also discuss Washington and Baltimore vying for fans and whether current variables -- Dan Snyder possibly selling the franchise and Jackson's contract talks -- could alter that dynamic. Ben also updates the overall OC scene.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to look back at the positive aspects of the Washington Commanders' 2022 season, specifically the good stuff that could carry forward. Matthew Paras (Washington Times) is along for the good times, including what the fellas need to see for this offseason ends in the plus column. The fellas also get into the latest with the potential new names in the offensive coordinator search, Lamar Jackson, playing overseas, and a dash of Wizards/Kuzma/Hachimura banter.

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is chatting with Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, and talking about the offensive coordinator search and ownership buzz. Ben opens by sharing his brief conversation with McLaurin on the season's frustrating finish, the revolving door at quarterback, and the dynamic WR room. Then Ben and Mike Smeltz (The Athletic) react to QB coach Ken Zampese interviewing for the OC job, what Sam Howell means for the search, if they are worried Dan Snyder won't sell and more. (We recorded before news broke that Darrell Bevell turned down OC interviews).

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for a solo show. Topics: Sam Howell's QB1 shot and the extra benefit from this story; Jeff Bezos skipped the bid deadline to buy the Commanders; Notes on Scott Turner and Carson Wentz and the coordinator search; Notebook nuggets

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