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The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about what the Washington Commanders pulled off over three days of the NFL draft with the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala. Ben begins the show by talking about where he gives the Commanders high marks that has little to do with the players drafted. Then Nicki enters (30:10) for thoughts on the selections, starting with QB Jayden Daniels. Best value pick and most surprising. The offensive tackle debate: Curious or crisis? QB and CB depth chart.
(They spoke before former the OT market thinned out a bit more when ex-Jet OT signed with the Eagles. The Commanders didn't show interest, per source.) -
The Athletic's Ben Standig talks about Jayden Daniels and day one of the NFL draft with David Harrison (SI/Locked on Commanders). What Adam Peters had to say about why he and his staff fell for the QB. Daniels on Peters, coming to Washington happily. day Day targets and priorities. Six QBs selected in first 12 picks is bonkers.
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The Athletic's Ben Standig is wrapping up the pre-draft coverage with Commanders analyst Logan Paulsen. Ben begins with a dissertation on groupthink, everyone naming Jayden Daniels as the No. 2 pick and folks unwisely dismissing J.J. McCarthy's candidacy. Then Logan enters (27:45). More on McCarthy (Logan would pick him at 2), Drake Maye, and why we'll both probably land on Daniels. Is this draft for Washington more about '24 or '25? Trading up or back at 36. Logan's TE to watch. More. Ben wraps up the episode with non-Commanders' mock draft notes (1:00.10)
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The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking with VSIN's Tim Murray about the Commanders and the NFL draft. Ben opens the episode with a reaction to the recent kerfuffle about Washington's choice at 2 and why he's not assuming Jayden Daniels is the pick (even though he keeps picking the LSU star). Then Tim enters (18:40) for some draft talk through the prism of the betting world. Do the latest odds reveal anything about the Commanders' plan? How many QBs and tackles in round one? Top 5 trades? Fate for Brock Bowers, Byron Murphy, Michael Penix, and others.
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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for the Standig Room Only 2024 NFL first-round mock draft. Ben, Evan Silva (Establish The Run), and Danny Heifitz (The Ringer) alternate all 32 selections while sharing how they see each pick. There are conversations about the Commanders at 2, Drake Maye, whether Michael Penix goes in the first round, GM Aaron Rodgers, offensive tackles, and more.
Trades were in play. One happened. No, not with two even before Commanders GM Adam Peters said on Thursday that Washington would use the No. 2 pick. Ben opens the show with thoughts from the press conference as Peters and assistant GM Lance Newmark talked about next week's draft and more. -
The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking about the NFL draft, Jayden Daniels's development -- and why teams are often so lousy with draft strategy.
After opening with notes on Josh Harris' new batch of organizational upgrades, Ben welcomes in Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis (10:45). Alec researched the best practices in drafting for NFL teams an reasons why many choose not to follow them. Think trade down with some "Trust the Process." Also, how using virtual reality helped Jayden Daniels soar at LSU and whether Minnesota trades into the top 5.
Then, Greg Cosell from NFL Films shares his evaluations (42:20) of Daniels, Drake Maye, and J.J. McCarthy and how they fit with Washington. Edge rushers (Austin Booker), offensive tackles (Patrick Paul), and tight end (Jared Wiley) were also discussed. Also, the one free-agent signing Greg loves for Washington. -
The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about the NFL draft with The Athletic's senior analyst Dane Brugler. Ben opens the episode running through his view of the teams choosing in the top 15, including the best bets for trades. Then it's Dane time (18:10). On J.J. McCarthys' rise even as someone touting the Michigan QB. The number one required element for quarterbacks. What matters with marrying a QB to Kliff Kingsbury's offense? Trading up for an offensive tackle. Day 2 options at Edge, OT, CB.
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The Athletic's Ben Standig follows up the 1-on-1 with Adam Schefter in the prior episode with more Commanders and NFL draft talk.
Ben and Al Galdi (The Al Galdi podcast) discuss the QB talk at 2, what we should discuss beyond 2, and a reflection on how much the trial of the late O.J. Simpson impacted our news coverage to this day (8:35).
Then 49ers insider Matt Barrows (The Athletic) with insight into how Commanders GM Adam Peters ran point for San Francisco's draft. Takeaways from Peters' many finds, the Trey Lance miss and more. -
The Athletic's Ben Standig talks Commanders and The NFL draft with ESPN's NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Ben opens the episode discussing the upcoming "30" visits for Daniels and Maye in Ashburn before welcoming in the NFL's go-to newsbreaker (8:35). They discuss what "signs" point them to Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick—for now. Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy buzz. Aggregation annoyance. Adam's friends question his NFL information. They also revisit the Ben Johnson/Commanders coaching search drama and what that scenario revealed about the flow of news and information.
Ben wraps up the episode with quarterback and offensive line tidbits from The Athletic's draft guide, "The Beast," via Dane Brugler (33:10) -
The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for another round of Commanders' pre-draft talk -- with charts!
Ben opens (1:00) with some show notes and Terry McLaurin's thoughts before playing some recent Q&A audio from Washington's top receiver (12:45). Then the chat shifts to those cool statistical charts seen all over social media. They're insightful, but with so many, how can we know which ones offer the most evaluation context? @fball_insights shares the data that best helps explain this class of quarterbacks, receivers, offensive tackles, and edge rushers (15:50) along with Jahan Dotson. Lastly, as "Curb" says goodbye, Ben begins a (hopefully not preachy) "Airing of Grievances" segment, specifically on the discourse for Commanders' rumor mill, fake LeBron-Wizards transactions, the real Stefon Diggs trade and Caitlin Clark (1:05:08). -
The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking -- wait or it -- quarterbacks with NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms. The former NFL quarterback is never shy about offering an opinion, and Chris came out firing with pros/cons, rankings/tiers, and specific insight on his top six passers, starting with Caleb Williams. As prospects, Jayden Daniels or C.J. Stroud? Who is the QB you want in the fourth quarter on 3-and-7? The J.J. McCarthy hype, the Drake Maye polarization and Michael Penix's underrated qualities. Plus, quick notes on some possible second-round targets.
Ben opens the show with notes on his Commanders-only mock draft 2.0 and from the local beat's chat today on all the organizational changes with several holdover players, including Terry McLaurin and Daron Payne. -
The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking Commanders with Sheil Kapadia (The Ringer). Ben opens with his current assessment of the QB-at-2 buzz and where the other eight draft picks slot into the depth chart. Then Sheil joins to analyze Washington's voluminous free agent moves, the apparent roster plan, Marcus Mariota, and Frankie Luvu. Also, Sheil's Josh Harris assessment as a 76ers fan, the Eagles' off-season/moving on from Brian Johnson and curious league-wide signings.
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The Athletic's Ben Standig is still discussing this busy time for the Commanders. This time with Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein. Ben opens with thoughts on Drake Maye's pro day and the Commanders signing a veteran receiver. Then Jori enters to share insight from years of covering Washington head coach Dan Quinn at Dallas. His creativity with personnel and obsession with "superpowers." Also, what to make of the rumor mill buzz on the draft quarterbacks, pro day hype, and analysis of new rule changes, including banning hip-drop tackless and radical new kickoff plan.
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The Athletic's Ben Standig is so fired up to talk Commanders that he has two episodes coming back-to-back. In part one, Ben opens with thoughts on Jayden Daniels' pro day and an updated interpretation of how often Dan Quinn likely uses 5 or 6 defensive backs and, in turn, Jamin Davis. Then you'll hear Jim Harbaugh and Antonio Pierce from the league meetings talking about the quarterbacks they coached in college, J.J. McCarthy and Daniels. Finally, with the Wizards and Capitals remaining in D.C., WUSA's Eric Flack joins to ponder what this means for a new Commanders stadium.
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The Athletic's Ben Standig is live from the NFL owners' meeting in Orlando, which is where the Washington Commanders' top three figures spent time answering questions from local and national media members. Ben and JP Finlay (106.7 The Fan) recapped all three sessions from Adam Peters and Dan Quinn on the QB search, plans at two, and free agency to Josh Harris' updates on the stadium search. Then The Athletic's Vikings insider, Alec Lewis, and Ben ponder Minnesota trading up into the top-4 picks for a quarterback and which passers are in play. Ben also discusses his new first-round mock draft, J.J. McCarthy buzz, and more.
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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking Commanders at college pro days, fact or fiction about free agency choices and more with Nicki Jhabvala. Ben opens the episode with what matters and what doesn't on the pro day circuit as Washington QB search makes stops at USC and Michigan this week, with UNC and LSU coming up. Then Nicki joins the chat. What does the Vikings trade for a second first-round pick say, if anything, about the Commanders' plans? Did Washington goof with Kam Curl? Favorite signings (and the most curious)? Also, is Maryland engaging with Ted Leonsis about an arena while talking with the Commander about a new stadium?
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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about Austin Ekeler and the Commanders' free agency, and the NFL draft with college football insider Bruce Feldman (The Athletic). Ben opens the show with a rundown of Washington's 19 transactions since last week, the latest on QBs at two and a new home for Chase Young. Then, Bruce drops knowledge on Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels' rise, Drake Maye's future, and J.J. McCarthy's popularity and highlights DE, WR, OL, and other prospects from his "Freaks" list (19:32). Ben closes the episode with highlights from Ekeler's intro press conference.
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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for another eventful day as the Commanders trade QB Sam Howell to Seattle and see Kam Curl, Kendall Fuller, and Curtis Samuel sign elsewhere. Al Galdi (The Al Galdi podcast) joins the show (before the Howell/vets news) for a position-by-position breakdown of what Washington did over the opening three days of free agency and what remains. Jahan Dotson, Marcus Mariota, Frankie Luvu, and the TE room are among the topics.
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The Athletic's Ben Standig is assessing the Washington Commanders' free agency haul -- 15 agreements! -- with former NFL general manager Randy Mueller and 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen.
After day two of free agency, Ben and Randy (The Athletic) talked. Randy is a Frankie Luvu fan and sees the upside in Austin Ekeler. Plus, thoughts on Marcus Mariota and Sam Howell, Jeremy Chinn, the new defensive end rotation, and Adam Peters's plan.
Then, after day three, Grant joined to discuss six-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner reuniting with Dan Quinn, Washington re-signing its first internal free agents, next moves, and whether the Commanders have made major strides toward 2024 success or are mainly setting the table for future moves. -
The Athletic's Ben Standig wraps up a busy quasi-first day of NFL free agency as the Washington Commanders agreed to terms with six free agents, including LB Frankie Luvu, C Tyler Biadish -- and a kicker. As for RB Austin Ekeler, Chargers insider Daniel Popper stops by to share his thoughts on the signing and why the doubters should tread lightly before writing Ekeler off. Ben also explains how he assesses the first batch of signings and what it means that Jacoby Brissett and Antonio Gibson signed with New England.
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