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Ben Standig of The Athletic brings his unique insight and reporting covering the Washington Commanders, Washington Wizards and other DC Sports teams. He also shares his league wide access to decision makers across the NFL.
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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 extension drama, offensive line upgrades and potential stadium delay. Then DA shares insight from his "NBA Draft Confidentials," including what's going on with Ace Bailey and best options for Wizards at 6 -- and if they trade up. Also Giannis trade noise and the reeling Nats.
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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, Jaire Alexander signing with the Ravens, David Lee Roth and NBA Finals. Ben also shares updates on Noah Brown and start date for training camp.
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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 how these quiet team periods often lead to wild talking points.
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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 speed and size. Dan Quinn on Luke McCaffrey and sending rookies into the 40-day break. Staying with receivers and rookies, Virginia Tech reporter Andy Bitter provides insight on fourth-round receiver/returner Jaylin Lane.
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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 Lattimore opened up about his 2024 struggles and how he worked to get the "timid" out of his game. Jeremy Reaves. Kain Medrano. What's different at camp this year.
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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 arriving, Noah Brown's impact, on-field communication and more. Nicki Jhabvala also weighs in on McLaurin.
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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 brain roster idea involving ex-Packers CB Jaire Alexander. Jayden Daniels is number 5 beyond his jersey number.
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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 panic meter remains chill. When does that change? Also, joint practice updates, plus DL coach Darryl Tapp and RB coach Anthony Lynn share with Ben insight into their respective players.
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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 Marshon Lattimore. Improved passing game. Deebo Samuel. Colson Yankoff. OL. Those not on the field.
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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 and preview this Wednesday's OTA session.
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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 day. Sam Cosmi update. Frankie Luvu. UDFA sleeper.
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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 watching. Jayden Daniels' initial comments. Two rookies not named Josh Conerly Jr. The DL rotation. The weather. More.
Ben Standig and fellow Commanders beat reporter Nicki Jhabvala preview the upcoming OTA period and entire offseason program by giving out awards. Where is Waldo? High riser. "Let it f*****g rip". Over-caffeinated topic. Last Man Standig award. Which Washington player for the Olympics. More.
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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 the Commanders with comparisons to the other main sports franchises. Injury luck. The importance of Marshon Lattimore. WWE's uptick similar to Washington’s surge. More.
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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 Connelly and Trey Amos hurt the cause? Other receivers preferred over Jaylen Lane? Should we not view RB Jacoby Croskey-Merritt's potential as a 7th round pick?
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Commanders radio postgame host Scott Jackson tackle Washington’s official 2025 schedule. Eight standalone games with five in prime time and a Christmas Day tilt with the Cowboys. Toughest stretches. Order of opposing QBs. Madrid. Mahomes. More.
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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 hurdles. Ben also dives into 2025 schedule news, Trey Hendrickson's latest salvo, and the Wizards' terrible NBA Draft Lottery result.
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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. Thoughts on Trey Amos, Josh Conerly Jr.'s speed and Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt's RB room impact. Pack for Madrid? Ben and Terry connected at the receiver's newest charitable initiative, helping at-risk young adults in the area enter the job market. More this week.
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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 after Washington drafted players at those spots, and whether the DL not receiving help is concerning. Ben also has a rookie camp preview, latest on stadium talks and the 2027 NFL Draft coming to town.
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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 the unavoidable rankings bias that affects the entire pre-draft conversation (i.e., Shedeur Sanders) are discussed. The Travis Hunter projection misses the mark. The Josh Conerly fit and OL changes. Kain Medrano's tape. More.
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