Last Man Standig
Episodes
Kevin Sheehan and Grant Paulsen
20 Nov 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is joined Kevin Sheehan and Grant Paulsen for a bye week deep dive into this season and beyond. Where did it all go wro...
The Math Ain't Mathing
19 Nov 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and ESPN NFL analyst Seth Walder dive into what the analytics have to say about Washington's 3-8 start. The key stat ch...
Penalty Kicks
16 Nov 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig recaps Washington’s latest loss with LMS correspondent (and Team 980 radio host) Chris Russell, who chatted from Madr...
Build It, They Will Come
13 Nov 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is here for the latest news and notes, including the architectural firm chosen for the new stadium design, an interesti...
Commanders Defensive Change; NFL Network Insider Ian Rapaport
11 Nov 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig recaps a newsy Monday with NFL Network senior Insider Ian Rapoport. Dan Quinn is taking over as defensive coordinator b...
D is for Disaster
10 Nov 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig does his best to explain Washington’s latest debacle, a 44-22 home loss to the Lions, and where things go from here. ...
No Surgery for Jayden Daniels
08 Nov 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is here to discuss good news on Jayden Daniels' dislocated elbow and what it means for the remainder of the season. Als...
Midseason Report: Where Do The Commanders Go From Here?
07 Nov 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is joined by ESPN's John Keim to discuss where things went so wrong for Washington BUT more importantly, what are the f...
"I missed it"
04 Nov 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is here for the aftermath of Sunday's brutal loss to the Seahawks, where Jayden Daniels's elbow injury trumped all othe...
The Worst Timeline
03 Nov 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig discusses all that went wrong on SNF, most notably, Jayden Daniels' injured elbow. But the 38-14 loss to the Seahawks w...
Hope Lies With Jayden Daniels
31 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig brings the 411 following Thursday's practice, which included Jayden Daniels for a second consecutive sesson while the Q...
Picking Up The Pieces
29 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Scott Jackson (Commanders postgame show) discuss where Washington went wrong in Kansas City, what happened to the r...
Cooked in Kansas City
28 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and The Richmonder's Michael Phillips convene at Arrowhead Stadium following Washington's 28-7 loss to the Kansas City ...
Commanders Need Swift Turnaround
26 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig gets everyone set for MNF in Kansas City. The offense gets good injury news but Daron Payne is now questionable. Defens...
Mood And Momentum
24 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig gets you up to speed on what's happening in Ashburn ahead of MNF with quick-hitting thoughts on Terry McLaurin's return...
Daniels Sits, Wizards Start
23 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and The Ringer's Joe House tackle the largely expected news of Jayden Daniels being ruled out for MNF, the trade deadli...
Receiving Good News
22 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Al Galdi catch up with each other's sense of this 3-4 team. More or less optimistic than the record suggests? Chang...
"We're Off Course"
21 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and film analyst Mark Bullock do their best to get Washington back on track after a calamitous day in Dallas. Jayden Da...
Doom in Dallas
20 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig tries explaining all that went wrong in Washington's 44-22 loss at Dallas along with Mike Smeltz. Jayden Daniels's inju...
Cowboys Week. WR Room Weak?
18 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig preps everyone for Sunday's pivotal game in Dallas and shares a special announcement for his Sunday plans that involve ...
Commanders-Cowboys and Sports Media Talk
16 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig with practice updates on Terry McLaurin and other key injuries and praise for guard Chris Paul. Then Ben welcomes The R...
WR Room Keeps Spinning
16 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Bram Weinstein, "Voice of the Commanders," dive into a newsy Wednesday in Ashburn. Terry McLaurin practices, but No...
Commanders Fumble Win Away
14 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares his takeaways -- and frustrations following Washington’s home loss to the Bears. The turnovers. Another slow s...
Bring On The Bears
12 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig gets everyone ready for a Chicago-Washington MNF meeting loaded with subplots. Ben opens with the latest injury updates...
Why Didn't The Bears Take Jayden Daniels?
09 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig updates everyone on Terry McLaurin, Sam Cosmi and Noah Brown's early week status, and Jordan Magee's expanding role. Th...
Momentum Is Real. Just Ask The Commanders
06 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares the winning formula from Washington’s 27-10 win over the Chargers. On Jayden Daniels's return, Bill's breakout...
Daniels and Deebo Trending Up
04 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider and LA weather lover Ben Standig drops a brief episode from So Cal with positive injury updates on Jayden Daniels and Deebo Samuel,...
Gain and Pain
03 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is talking about the return of Jayden Daniels for Sunday's game at the Chargers, but also Terry McLaurin's extended abs...
Jay Gruden
01 Oct 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig assesses the team's present and immediate future with former Washington head coach Jay Gruden. Thoughts on defensive fi...
Will The Real Defense Please Step Up
30 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig spins Washington’s season forward after a defensively-challenged showing in Atlanta with Scott Jackson. Ben also shar...
Shorthanded in Hot 'Lanta
26 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig on Washington announcing that Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin will not play in Sunday's game against Atlanta. Though ...
Get In Line
25 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig plays the roles of football and medical analyst due to Washington’s relentless injury issues. Statuses for Jayden Dan...
Pain and Gain
25 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig updates everyone on the hopeful injury news for Jayden Daniels and the (at least short-term) concerns with Terry McLaur...
The Waiting Game
23 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig puts a bow on Washington’s Week 3 win and spins the discussion forward with Mark Bullock and George Carmi. How good i...
Back On Their Feet
22 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares his takeaways from a resounding 41-24 win over the Raiders without Jayden Daniels. Game balls for Marcus Mariota...
Win One For Jayden
19 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is here to help everyone cope with this: Jayden Daniels (knee) won't start for the first time in the NFL. Others are al...
Jayden Daniels, RFK, Logan Paulsen
18 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig takes everyone through a wild Wednesday with injury updates, the RFK Stadium finally passing and a familiar face return...
Just Win, Baby
16 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig gets into film review mode with analyst and Raiders podcast host Ted Nguyen (The Athletic). What Ted is noticing with h...
Jayden Daniels Hurt His Knee
16 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is here with Kevin Sheehan Team 980) to talk about Jayden Daniels (minor?) knee injury, what this means short/long-term...
Damage Control
15 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig sets the scene for Week 3 by assessing the fallout from Thursday’s loss. Reading the tea leaves on a limping Jayden D...
Lost At Lambeau
12 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is tasked with assessing the damage from Washington’s loss in Green Bay. DT Javon Kinlaw weighs in. Ben also speaks w...
Commanders Pack Up For Green Bay
11 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig digs into Washington's TNF matchup at Green Bay with Brendan Darr (SiriusXM). How much are Jayden Daniels and Jordan Lo...
Deebo Shines in Week One
09 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares his day-after thoughts on the Commanders' Week 1 win, including Deebo Samuel's risk-reward, RB usage and a domin...
Commanders Practice, Day 1
04 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is blown away by the team’s locker room transformation -- and intrigued by the RB and RG work from Wednesdays practic...
Giant Test
02 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig gets everyone set for Week 1 as he chats with NYDN Giants reporter Pat Leonard. Can Russell Wilson lift New York's susp...
The Commanders' Qs and As
01 Sep 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig takes a whack at projecting Jayden Daniels in the MVP race, Washington’s 2026 best CB, fantasy RB hierarchy and whet...
Getting Ready For The Regular Season with Bram Weinstein
29 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig gives you the scoop on what’s real with Terry McLaurin's extension, reacts to the Micah Parsons trade and puts a bow ...
Roster React
27 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig digs into Washington's initial 53-player roster with Mike Smeltz. Final choices. Jayden Daniels helping WR depth. UDFA ...
Terry McLaurin's New Deal and QB Tiers
26 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares his perspective on Terry McLaurin's new contract extension. Ben also talks Jayden Daniels and QB Tiers with The ...
Let's Play Commanders' 53 Pick-Up
25 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen discussed Ben's final 53-player projection. QB3, WR6 or DL10? Jacory Croskey-Merritt ...
Brian Robinson Trade Fallout
22 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig puts a bow on the Brian Robinson drama that he predicted now that Washington traded the fourth-year RB to the 49ers. On...
Found Waldo
22 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig helps put a bow on training camp practices (open to the media, that is), the latest Jayden Daniels highlight, seeing Te...
Jayden Daniels Delivers & Brian Robinson Reaction
19 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig digs into a busy Monday that included the apparent end of the Brian Robinson era. How did we get here? Ben explains. Th...
The McLaurin Activation Explainer
16 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig explains what Washington's activation of Terry McLaurin means for the receiver moving forward. With the contract talks,...
What's The Deal With Brian Robinson?
13 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig looks at Brian Robinson's future and what's a big, little or no deal after three weeks of training camp. DL depth? The ...
Defense Dominates Commanders' Scrimmage
12 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares what transpired in Tuesday's split-squad scrimmage. Jayden Daniels had a rare rough day. He had plenty of help. ...
Get In Line
11 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig digs into Washington's 14-player tryout on Sunday that led to one signing and yet no receivers were involved. Plus inju...
Open Space?
07 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig brings you the action from Washington’s joint practice at New England on Wednesday with guest Adam Kilgore (Washingto...
All the Smoke
05 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig previews this week's joint practice and preseason opener at the Patriots with Mitch Tischler (Beltway Football). We'll ...
Game Week but Other Issues Are Pressing
04 Aug 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig catches everyone up on the latest with Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel's usage, WR rotation and RFK. 2.0 on the verge of b...
Terry McLaurin Asks for a Trade
01 Aug 2025
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Ben reacts to WR Terry McLaurin asking for a trade from Washington amid a contract extension stalemate. Welcome our new sponsor AAA and their AAA ...
Where the Competition is at Commanders Camp
29 Jul 2025
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Last Man Standig's Ben Standig and Bram Weinstein, the Voice of the Commanders, dig into Ben's new 53-player projection, one surprising roster strengt...
Pads On/Terry Does the Curtain Call Again
28 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is joined by The Athletic’s David Aldridge for a breakdown of Monday's padded practice and Terry McLaurin's second ap...
Terry McLaurin Returns- To Hold In
27 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and The Richmonder's Michael Phillips assess Terry McLaurin turning his hold-out into a hold-in. Good sign or slow road...
Defense Beats McLaurin-Less Offense
25 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig breaks down Day 3 of training camp as the defensive backs took advantage of an offense thin at receiver now and possibl...
It's Miller Time
25 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares insight into Day 2 of training camp, including a virtuoso media debut from Von Miller, practice observations on ...
"I Think He’s Going to Make a Big, Big Leap.”
24 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares insight into Day 1 of training camp, including Jayden Daniels' spectacular first throw and why Bobby Wagner and ...
Terry is Tardy
23 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig, now the empresario of the "Last Man Standig" Substack page for all of his written work (and more), is here to explain ...
Adam Schefter on The Terry McLaurin Contract
22 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig opens training camp week with a major work update and... ESPN's Adam Schefter on the Terry McLaurin contract talks an...
Emergency Pod: Commanding Von Miller
17 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig provides his instant reaction to Washington adding pass rusher Von Miller. Ben also talks all things about Terry McLaur...
"Up In The Air"
16 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares what he heard when Terry McLaurin candidly spoke on Tuesday about stalled extension talks with Washington. Skipp...
Ownership is Everything in DC Sports
13 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Al Galdi compare the Commanders and Nationals organizations and ownership impact following the MLB squad firing the...
Dress Code
09 Jul 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig enters into a fashionable chat about Washington's old-school alternate uniform reveal with the Washington Post's Nicki ...
Ross Tucker Joins LMS
02 Jul 2025
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Ben is joined by former NFL Guard turned NFL analyst Ross Tucker to discuss the Commanders as training camp is 3 weeks away from starting. https://...
The One to Watch
29 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig welcomes the Team 980's Craig Hoffman for some Commanders (and Wizards) talk. Why the secondary is the group to watch. ...
We Interrupt This Podcast To Announce a Huge Trade
24 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and The Ringer's Joe House are together again to talk all things Commanders (O/U 9 5 wins, Deebo Samuel forecast, stadi...
"Surviving" The Off-Season
23 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig welcomes Dalton Ross back. Topics: Has the offense improved enough to carry the team? Daron Payne's time. Trey Amos hyp...
David Aldridge Returns
19 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig welcomes back the all-knowing David Aldridge. They start with all things Commanders, including Terry McLaurin's extensi...
To Sign or Not to Sign
19 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Scott Jackson discuss their level of optimism with Washington ahead of training camp, likelihood of a DL signing, J...
The Waiting Game
17 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig welcomes Kevin Sheehan to the podcast for a lively discussion about a possible stadium delay, the cornerback room and h...
Discussing Deebo, WR Room
13 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig closes out Washington’s mini-camp with the latest on Noah Brown's injury and the outside noise about Deebo Samuel's s...
Lattimore Talks/Noah Brown Hurt
11 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares his insights from Day 2 of mini-camp. Noah Brown left practice early with an undisclosed injury. Marshon Lattimo...
Mini-Camp Arrives, McLaurin Skips
11 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig breaks down opening day of mandatory mini-camp including Terry McLaurin skipping, Laremy Tunsil and Marshon Lattimore a...
Mini-Camp Primer
10 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares what's on his mind entering mandatory mini-camp week. Tunsil in town. McLaurin and Lattimore TBD. The galaxy bra...
What's Going on With Terry's Extension Talks?
05 Jun 2025
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The Athletic’s Ben Standig digs into a national report about Terry McLaurin's camp expressing frustration over slow contract extension talks. Ben's ...
Payne Props/Lattimore Remains a No Show
05 Jun 2025
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The Athletic’s Ben Standig shares his insight into the Commanders' latest OTA session. Joe Whitt Jr.'s fascinating comments about Daron Payne and Ma...
The New OL/OTA 2 Preview
02 Jun 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Mitch Tischler (Monumental Sports) discuss Josh Conerly Jr.'s positional future, the OL depth chart, cornerbacks an...
The View From OTA's
29 May 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig recaps Washington’s initial OTA session. Swole Jayden Daniels? No Terry McLaurin. How Noah Brown helped Trey Amos's d...
OTA's On Tap
27 May 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and the play by play voice of the team Bram Weinstein convene ahead of the first OTA week for a look at what they'll be...
And the Pre-OTA Awards Go To...
26 May 2025
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Ben Standig and fellow Commanders beat reporter Nicki Jhabvala preview the upcoming OTA period and entire offseason program by giving out awards. Wher...
The Value of Competency
21 May 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig catches up with Al Galdi for an interesting, wide-ranging chat. Looking at the power of Josh Harris' leadership helping...
Put On The GM Hat
19 May 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig returns to Washington’s 2025 draft scenarios with PFF analyst Trevor Sikkema. Did passing on a pass rusher for Josh C...
The Where and When
15 May 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Commanders radio postgame host Scott Jackson tackle Washington’s official 2025 schedule. Eight standalone games w...
Good News: RFK. Bad News: Wizards Lotto Luck
13 May 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig talks with WUSA's Eric Flack about the optimistic D.C. stadium vibes, projecting the City Council's vote and remaining ...
Rookie Camp and Terry McLaurin's Extension Status
12 May 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig spoke with Terry McLaurin about contract extension talks, and has observations following Washington's rookie mini-camp....
Rookie Camp and Roster Review
08 May 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is back for part 2 of his conversation with former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen. They dive into the WR, RB and CB rooms ...
Logan Paulsen Recaps the Commanders Draft
05 May 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig dives deep into the Commanders' draft and roster with analyst Logan Paulsen. In Part 1, Logan's evaluation process and ...
Alex Smith Joins LMS
01 May 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig welcomes former Washington quarterback Alex Smith to the LMS pod for a discussion about Jayden Daniels' impressive rook...
Kicking Around Commanders Moves
30 Apr 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and ESPN's John Keim talked Commanders draft and roster during Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Thoughts on Conerly and Amos, st...
Welcome Home!
29 Apr 2025
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is here to put a bow on the NFL Draft and discuss this historic Monday as the organization has an agreement to move the...