Another jammed episode of the "Standig Room Only podcast as Ben Standig welcomes former NFL GM Michael Lombardi to talk his reporting on Washington's view of Marcus Mariota, QB options and other WFT topics (59:45). First up, Ben opens the show with some notes on WFT and the Wizards. Then Pete Hailey (NBC Sports Washington) and Matt Paras (Washington Times) join to answer questions about random team needs, QB wish lists, receiver plan and the best way to eat Pop-Tarts (8:24).

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks Wizards and WFT with The Ringer's Joe House. After Ben shares his latest intel on Marcus Mariota's trade cost, a key injury update and checks in with the audience (1:18), Joe joins for a lengthy joint therapy session. On Russell Westbrook frustration, Bradley Beal's future, the lack of organizational vision, Deni Avidja, Randy Wittman and more. They also get optimistic when the topic shifts to the Washington Football Team under Ron Rivera and potential heights with a QB upgrade.

It's an all "Athletic" episode of the podcast. Ben Standig and The Athletic's NFL Draft insider Dane Brugler discuss options for Washington at 19 on both sides of the ball, whether to trade up for a QB, position strengths and weaknesses in later rounds and thoughts on the team's new front office (7:02). Then the conversation shifts to Chicago with Bears reporter Kevin Fishbain. Specifically free agent WR Allen Robinson's future and whether free-agent QB Mitch Trubisky is worth exploring. Plus Ben opens the show discussing the hiring of Chris Polian and the state of the QB search.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by ESPN's John Keim for a lengthy and deep-dive conversation about all things Washington Football Team. Of course, they discussed the quarterback situation now that Taylor Heinicke re-signed. Thoughts on the depth chart, Kyle Allen, who they like among the veteran options available, and whether a draft-day trade makes sense. Ben and John also talk Brandon Scherff's free agency, players they thought would hit that didn't, reporter life on social media and the late Marty Schottenheimer.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by the Team 980's Kevin Sheehan to discuss his Ben's latest reporting on the league-wide QB carousel, where the Washington Football Team fits, what Ron Rivera desires at the position and connections to Tom Brady and the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers.

The Athletic's Ben Standig goes 1-on-1 with former Washington Football Coach head coach Jay Gruden and recaps Wednesday's press conference with Ron Rivera, Marty Hurney and Martin Mayhew. First Ben dives into the latest from Rivera on the front office restructure, Kyle Smith's exit and QB plan (1:45). Then Gruden drops by to talk "Mr. Snyder," what happened with that Dwayne Haskins draft, QB options for Washington, his future plans and the biggest "what if" from his time in Washington (14:48)

The Athletic's Ben Standig welcomes Washington Football Team RB Antonio Gibson and former Wizards center Marcin Gortat to the podcast. Ben opens the show with the latest intel on WFT's offer to the Lions for Matthew Stafford and QB plans moving plus new Masai Ujiri-Wizards rumors and Bradley Beal trade thoughts. Then Gibson joins the podcast to recap his rookie season, update the status of his toe injury and share his next steps this offseason (25:40). From there it's some memory lane time with Gortat. On what it was like watching former teammates Bradley Beal and John Wall face-off, the biggest "what-if" from his five seasons with the Wizards, an appreciation of Randy Wittman and how to fix the current Wizards (36:20). Make sure y'all subscribe to the podcast and to The Athletic!

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks Washington missing out on QB Matthew Stafford and losing VP of Player Personnel Kyle Smith with Matt Paras (Washington Times). Then Fran Duffy ("Journey to the Draft" podcast) swings by to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each position in the 2021 NFL Draft plus recap Senior Bowl week.

QB talk galore! The Athletic's Ben Standig starts the show with thoughts on Matthew Stafford and the Washington Football Team's interest with Scott Jackson. Then he welcomes in noted QB coach Quincy Avery for a revealing conversation about what makes Deshaun Watson elite, Dwayne Haskins' struggles, draft prospects Trey Lance and Jamie Newman, and more (24:32)

The Athletic's Ben Standig tackles the Matthew Stafford trade rumors and the Washington Football Team's 2021 salary cap scenario with PFF's Brad Spielberger. First, Ben addresses the latest with changes to Washington's front office and scouting department plus announces a special guest for the next podcast (2:01). Then he welcomes Brad to the podcast for thoughts on acquiring Stafford including trade and salary-extension cost. They also explore Washington's 2021 salary cap, cutting ties with Alex Smith, re-signing Brandon Scherff, adding a free agent receiver like Allen Robinson and more.