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

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Things to think about the WFT; Wizards rolling Nov 09, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig returns for a post-bye week episode with WFT radio postgame host Scott Jackson to kick off the final nine-game stretch. Wizards reporter Chase Hughes from NBC Sports Washington also stops by.

Open - Practice/injury update

9:50 - Ben and Scott tackle what they're watching over the final nine games including Antonio Gibson's yards after contact, Scott Turner's play-calling, Chase Young’s closing act, players in need of more work and Ron Rivera's view.

101:15 - Ben and Chase on the surging Wizards, Deni Avdija's growth, and Bradley Beal's next step.

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More WFT summit with Matthew Berry; NFL Draft QB class with Dane Brugler Nov 04, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig returns for part 2 of his Washington Football Team summit with three guests: ESPN's Matthew Berry, 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and The Athletic's NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler

Open - Ben on the latest injury news with Montez Sweat and Chase Roullier plus some live for the OL.

1726 - Berry, a lifelong Washington fan, and Paulsen share their views on the season, quarterbacks/Taylor Heinicke, Ron Rivera, and the organization from the top down with a little bit of fantasy football talk as well.

4305 - Brugler breaks down the 2022 QB class including prospects Malik Willis and Matt Corral plus whether it's fair to criticize Washington for missed QB opportunities in recent drafts.

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WFT summit: Big picture talk with Kevin Sheehan, Grant Paulsen Nov 03, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig returns for a deep dive into where things stand big picture with the Washington Football Team. His guests: 980's Kevin Sheehan and 106.7's Grant Paulsen. The topics: finding a quarterback, the roster, Ron Rivera, ownership.

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Now what? Washington needs a win against equally desperate Broncos Oct 28, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is back from Green Bay and ready for the Rocky Mountains as the Washington Football Team prepares for the Denver Broncos:

*Intro - Owners meetings, practice/injury updates, Danny Johnson, Vic Fangio speaks

*12:45 - Broncos insider Nick Kosmider on WFT-Broncos comparisons from the underachieving defenses to the QB conundrum to weird ownership situations

46:30 - Wizards thoughts on their win over the Celtics -- and The Athletic's new Wizards beat writer!

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Say cheese: Washington's small gains at Green Bay can't hide bigger worries Oct 25, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about Washington's 24-10 loss at Green Bay from Lambeau Field with Matt Paras (Washington Times). Yes, the defense played its best game of the year, but that hardly mattered against Aaron Rodgers. The fellas discussed Taylor Heinicke's day, red zone woes, the shorthanded secondary and the big picture.

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Washington kicks out Hopkins; Wizards season preview Oct 21, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig discusses all things Washington Football Team and Washington Wizard with The Ringer's Joe House. Ben opens ith a wild day for the WFT as kicker Dustin Hopkins is released, Ron Rivera calls Landon Collins a "downhill linebacker" and a false QB rumor cause angst. Then Joe joins to talk WFT's struggle, Taylor Heinicke's upside and hat come net before shifting into a Wizards season preview.

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Washington's second half fade against Chiefs; Sean Taylor's day Oct 18, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig recaps Washington's Week 6 loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, and the emotional day for family and friend of the late Sean Taylor with WUSA sports anchor -- and "Succession" actress -- Sharla McBride. After Ben opens the episode with some postgame notes, Sharla enters to talk about that second half fade, Taylor Heinicke coming back down to earth, and defensive struggles. They also shared thoughts on the number retirement ceremony for Taylor and his family's reaction plus the organization's botched job with the announcement. Sharla also talks about how she landed a role on the hit HBO series.

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Charles Leno; Chiefs preview; Gruden/Snyder theories; Wizards Oct 14, 2021

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Mega, mega episode as The Athletic's Ben Standig talks with Washington Football Team tackle Charles Leno, Chiefs insider Nate Taylor and journalist Patrick Hruby.

Intro - Ben with the latest from WFT practice and explains next week's small private chat for listeners

13:50 - Charles Leno on the season through five games, his mental prep, Sam Cosmi, what film analysts get wrong

38:58 - The Athletic's Nate Taylor on the Chiefs' slow start, two terrible defenses, best hope for slowing down Patrick Mahomes

105:50 - Patrick Hruby with reaction to Washington's role in Jon Gruden's stunning exit, and conspiracy theories about leak motives

133:00 - More with Patrick on the new-look Wizards, Tommy Sheppard's work, Bradley Beal, season expectations

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Sins doom Washington against Saints Oct 11, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is on the mic after the Washington Football Team's 33-22 loss to the New Orleans with Matthew Paras (Washington Times) and Bobby Bancroft (Associated Press). All three were at FedEx Field to witness the defense surrender big plays including a Hail Mary right before halftime, and Taylor Heinicke throw two interceptions. There were positive moments, but it's time for some changes. What kind? Good question and the fellas pondered options with the lineup and play-calling.

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Wild times in Ashburn entering Saints week Oct 07, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a mega episode with film analyst Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL ) and The Athletic's Saints insider Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell). Ben opens with the latest from Washington Football Team headquarters including Logan Thomas to IR, injuries galore, and the latest on the investigation into head trainer Ryan Vermillion. Then Katherine enters to preview Sunday's game including Taylor Heinicke vs. the Saints defense, how Washington corrals Alvin Kamara (10:31). Then Mark arrives to help examine the first four weeks with thoughts on Jack Del Rio's play-calling, the safeties, pros and cons with Heinicke, and tons more (36:18).

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