Last Man Standig

Mar 11 2025 119 ep. 47 mins 68
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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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Laremy Tunsil Trade Headlines Commanders Early Moves

Mar 11 2025 57 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is joined by Mike Smeltz to discuss the Commanders' BIG trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Expensive, but smart. Javon Kinlaw in, Dyami Brown out. What comes next? HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Setting The Free Agency Stage

Mar 09 2025 65 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is talking about Zach Ertz re-signing and what the NFL's wild lead up to Monday's start of free agency means for the Commanders. Then draft analyst Fran Duffy joins for "Mock Draft Monday." HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Wagner Staying

Mar 06 2025 57 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is here for the breaking news that the Commanders are re-signing LB Bobby Wagner. Important piece staying put. Ben also talks free agent targets, a possible trade for NFL sack leader Trey Hendrickson and more with Dalton Ross HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Agency with Gregg Rosenthal

Mar 05 2025 41 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is joined by NFL Media's Gregg Rosenthal for a look at the Commanders entering free agency and the Deebo trade. Pick your adventure at DE (Khalil Mack?), WR (Davante Adams?) and safety (keep Jeremy Chinn?). Jonathan Allen's value. Ben also takes a spin around the NFC East looking at where the suddenly motivated Cowboys drew inspiration and the Giants QB

The Deebo Details

Mar 03 2025 66 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is here for more thoughts on the Commanders' risk-reward trade for Deebo Samuel and the free agency fallout with Al Galdi (The Al Galdi podcast). Ben also assesses Washington’s post-trade/post-Combine options at 29 for this "Mock Draft Monday." HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deebo Coming to DC

Mar 01 2025 29 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is here for the breaking news as the Commanders acquire WR Deebo Samuel from the 49ers. Worth the risk? Yes. Concerns? Some. Does this help Jayden Daniels? Sure does. Considered ramifications (Austin Ekeler, FA receivers) and potential moves. HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Agency Focus

Feb 28 2025 84 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is talking about the NFL Combine and rhe Commanders' internal free agents with Craig Hoffman (Team 980). Then Ben and Dalton Ross go down memory lane to explore lessons learned from Washington’s best signings. Also, Deebo Samuel rumors spark. HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grades Are Up at the Combine

Feb 26 2025 50 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig continues taking in NFL Combine week. Ben talks edge defenders with draft analyst Fran Duffy, all things Commanders and Dan Quinn with Mitch Tischler, and Washington high marks on the NFLPA's report card. HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Allen's Final Days

Feb 26 2025 32 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is at the NFL Scouting Combine which is where Commanders GM Adam Peters spoke on Tuesday. Granting Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade. Terry McLaurin's expected extension. Brandon Coleman's future role could reshape the offensive line. Also the latest on Myles Garrett's future in Cleveland and a possible replacement for the retiring Martin Mayhew

Mock Draft Monday-Bruce Feldman

Feb 23 2025 42 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig talks about the NFL Scouting Combine with senior college football insider Bruce Feldman, author of the annual "Freaks" list. "Mock Draft Monday" includes thoughts on the DL and WR classes, freaky Travis Hunter and Jayden Daniels's stunning transition to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices