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

The Athletic' Ben Standig discussed a chatty but focused Washington Commanders OTA practice with Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post). Coordinator Joe Whitt's passion and energy had the defense taking center stage on the field and at the podium. What Whitt chose to say about his schematic and lineup plans. Ben and Nicki also banter about why digging up the old-school practice field artificial turf is much more than about appearances, Jayden Daniels' development, and Dan Quinn's comments on releasing Brandon McManus. Ben also talks about the LB room.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking Washington Commanders with Entertainment Weekly's Editorial director -- and lifelong fan -- dalton Ross. Ben opens with a breakdown of Washington's kicker situation now that the organization has released Brandon McManus. Then Dalton enters for a wide-ranging chat. The franchise overhaul, 2024 patience, Jayden Daniels, Jahan Dotson, RFK nostalgia, how they deal with negative reader comments, team name and more.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about what the Commanders' ownership said about the team name's future—and what he heard. How the stadium plan offers a potential timeline should the Harrisses seek a change. Another joint practice, observing Jayden Daniels and an optimistic update about the delayed U.S. Senate vote on the RFK site (2:35). Then Ben welcomes Neil Stratton (Inside The League) for insight into Washington's new-look front office and scouting department and the process that led to the changes (27:22)

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for a solo episode about the Washington Commanders roster during this break in the schedule. How many are you keeping at each position? Three quarterbacks (Sam Hartman) or six corners? Room for John Ridgeway, Braeden Daniels, and all Day-three picks? Enough viable 2024 wide receivers to keep six? Thoughts on Bobby Wagner, Efe Obada and more.
Breaking news: Commanders kicker Brandon McManus faces allegations of sexual assault during a flight last season with the Jaguars, according to a civil suit filed in Duval County Court. Details at the end of the episode.

The Athletic' Ben Standig survived a scorching day at Commanders OTA to discuss Jayden Daniels, Jonathan Allen and coaches experimenting with Al Galdi (Al Galdi podcast). Ben opens the episode with how Bobby Wagner's leadership is already showing and the rise of no-huddle snaps. Then Al joins to consider whether the hold-up in the Senate really matters with putting a stadium at the RFK Site, how Daniels is impressing the veterans and Allen's 180-degree mood change. Also, Emmanuel Forbes, Jamin Davis, the safety tandem, and more.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about who are the five best players on the Commanders' roster, what all the front office activity shows about the organizational mindset, whether Jayden Daniels needs to be named starter already, and more with David Harrison (SI Fan Nation). Who we're tracking at Wednesday's OTA. Joint practice in Miami. You get the drill.