Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports

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Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports episodes

  • "I own this city!"
    The Athletic's Ben Standig recapped the Commanders' 17-16 comeback win over the Indianapolis Colts in Terry McLaurin's triumphant return home with Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch). Plenty of positives to consider, most notably McLaurin's brilliance and the Commanders improving to 4-4 with this 3-game winning streak. And yet, there's not much in the way of style points during this surge. Can we call Washington a playoff contender?

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    28 min
  • Commanders' going streaking?
    The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for a quick update and chat before Sunday's Commanders-Colts game. Ron Rivera emphatically said today Washington would not trade Antonio Gibson before Tuesday's trade deadline. What about anyone else? Meanwhile, Cole Holcomb is among those injured players out this week, a significant loss for a defense facing an unknown commodity in Colts QB Sam Ehlinger.

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    19 min
  • Buckle up for Commanders-Colts
    The Athletic's Ben Standig and Colts insider Zak Keefer tackle the array of subplots ahead of Sunday's Commanders road game. Zac knows Jim Irsay well. Why does he think the Colts owner sounded off on Dan Snyder? What do the Colts think of trading Carson Wentz now that they've already benched his replacement, Matt Ryan? Who is Sam Elhinger? Keys to the game? Also, Ben with the latest on Chase Young's status, the trade deadline, and the injury report.

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    38 min
  • Commanders dump Packers; Chase Young time?

    The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to break down the Commanders' 23-21 over Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, Taylor Heinicke's return, Chase Young's rehab update, and the Colts benching Matt Ryan before Sunday's game.

    Ben opens the episode with breaking news on Young expected to start practicing this week, Ron Rivera's day-after-game comments and Indianapolis turning to Sam Ehlinger.

    Then we get to Ben and the Associated Press's Steve Whyno recapping the win from FedEx Field. Heinicke and Terry McLaurin maintain their chemistry. Tress Way rules. What's behind the defense's surge? They also discuss Steve's new book out this week: "Odd Man In: Hockey's Emergency Goalies and the Wildest One-Day Job in Sports"

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    39 min
  • Jay Gruden and Joe House
    The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to talk about this crazy Commanders week and the Wizards' season-opener in real time. Guests: Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and Joe House from "The Ringer." Ben opens the show with the latest news and notes as Taylor Heinicke takes over at quarterback. Then Ben and Jay discuss Washington's QB change, why Kirk Cousins is durable, NFL owners, how to handle the trade deadline (10:58). Then Joe joins Ben -- and they talk while watching the fourth quarter of the Wizards-Pacers game. They discuss their level of optimism, Bradley Beal's usage, what-if the Wizards' bottomed out. and every key player on the roster (45.33). They wrap up with more on the Commanders, Heinicke, and Jim Irsay (124:30).

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    1 hr 43 min
  • Mailbag: Does Carson Wentz's finger injury change Commanders' calculus?
    The Athletic's Ben Standig updates everyone on Carson Wentz's fractured finger, offers more reaction from Thursday's win, and tackles other Commanders' topics with Mike Smeltz (The Athletic). Now that it happened, is the Wentz injury a possible long-term win-win? We cool if Taylor Heinicke starts? Any chance Sam Howell plays? Also, Ben's random (but juicy) trade idea, William Jackson, and backfield usage.

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    52 min
  • Snyder, Rants, Beating the Bears, oh my
    The Athletic's Ben Standig tried his best to summarize an unreal day in Commanders land which included an ugly TNF win over the Bears and a Dan Snyder-focused report which was co-authored by our guest, ESPN's Seth Wickersham. Ben opens the show by addressing all the headlines, including the Snyder story, the 12-7 squeaker, Ron Rivera's epic rant, and the William Jackson trade-request report. Then Seth joins the chat (15:22) for the inside scoop on Snyder's alleged persuasion tactics with his fellow owners, Jerry Jones's fading support, whether Snyder is closer to losing the franchise, and much more.

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    40 min
  • 'Quarterback,' Gruden, Bears
    The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to tackle an already wild week for the Commanders with former Washington coach Jay Gruden and "The Athletic's Football Show" host Robert Mays. Ben opens the show with insight into Ron Rivera's "quarterback" comment and the more important point that became overshadowed. Then it's Gruden time (14:43). What he saw on those three plays from the Titans' 2-yard line and his view of Rivera's press conference. Lastly, Ben and Robert discuss Carson Wentz's season, NFL topics and preview Commanders-Bears (43:01).

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Remember (the Commanders losing to) the Titans
    The Athletic's Ben Standig and Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan) break down the in-game and big-picture questions coming out of the Washington Commanders' 21-17 home loss to the Tennessee Titans. Those final play calls and Carson Wentz's interception from the 2-yard line. Ron Rivera's clock management. The apparent benching of William Jackson. Big days for Dyami Brown, Montez Sweat -- and Brian Robinson. What about significant changes should they lose Thursday in Chicago? All discussed.

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    51 min
  • Brian Robinson returns; Jay Gruden talks 'Code Red'

    The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders' vibe with rookie RB Brian Robinson back at practice five weeks after being shot and where this team stands entering Week 5 with Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) and former Washington head coach Jay Gruden.

    Ben opens the show with Michael discussing Robinson's thoughts on his recovery, his potential usage, frustrated Ron Rivera, injuries to Jahan Dotson and Sam Cosmi, and Dan Snyder's presence in Dallas. Then Jay joins Ben (26:10). They discuss if 1-3 Washington faces a "code red" scenario in Week 5, what's wrong with the offense, how to fix play-action, and facing the Titans.

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    57 min

About Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports

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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.

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