Best Ben Standig Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 859: conversation with Ben Standig on Eugene Shen's departure and Jason Wright's future and more 1:04:51

5h ago1:04:51

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12:53 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on Eugene Shen leaving the Commanders after just eight months as the team's senior vice president of football strategy; what to make of Commanders team president Jason Wright per a report having been a finalist for Green Bay Packers chairman of the board, president and CEO; and the state…

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Episode 858: what happened with Eugene Shen?, Wizards supercharge rebuild via 2024 NBA Draft and more 1:01:03

1d ago1:01:03

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16:10- Commanders: discussion of what to make of Eugene Shen leaving the Commanders after just eight months as the team's senior vice president of football strategy 29:55 - Wizards: in-depth reaction to the Wizards reportedly agreeing to trade Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers and taking/acquiring three players in the first round of 2024 NB…

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Episode 857: evaluation of Commanders' 2024 offseason with ESPN NFL analytics expert Seth Walder and more 1:08:28

2d ago1:08:28

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20:06 - Guest: ESPN NFL analytics expert Seth Walder on his grade for the Commanders' 2024 offseason, his assessment of the team's revamping of its football operations, whether he sees the Commanders as now being big on analytics, his thoughts on the team taking quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Walde…

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Commanders embracing analytics 34:25

2d ago34:25

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders and analytics with ESPN's Seth Walder -- and fresh changes made in the department. Ben opens with a reaction to Eugene Shen's departure after only eight months as SVP of Football Strategy, Doug Williams rejoining the front office, and other moves announced on Tuesday. Then Seth enters with …

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Episode 856: Commanders turn down trade for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk and more 48:59

3d ago48:59

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19:50 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of intel from ESPN NFL analyst and former Redskins safety Ryan Clark and ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter on the Commanders potentially trading for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, including the reveal that the Commanders turned down a trade for Aiyuk 33:46 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-6 10-in…

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Commanders' offense analysis: Jayden Daniels 1:03:01

4d ago1:03:01

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a deep dive on the Commanders roster with film analyst Mark Bullock. Part one focuses on the offense. The best of Jayden Daniels and the sacks discussion. Puncher's chance at left tackle with Cornelius Lucas and Brandon Coleman? Ben Sinnott's versatility. WR room depth. The backfield roles. Chris Rodriguez fit…

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Episode 855: conversation with Derek Brown of Fantasy Pros on why he's so high on Jayden Daniels and more 1:16:10

4d ago1:16:10

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14:49 - Guest: NFL analyst Derek Brown of Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros on the Commanders, including why he is a big believer in the team's offense for the 2024 season, why he had Jayden Daniels as the QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Brown likes Daniels from a fantasy-football perspective for the 2024 season and how Brown arrived at the comp of form…

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Episode 854: analysis with PFF's Trevor Sikkema on Commanders' potential to go from worst to first and more 1:10:39

7d ago1:10:39

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16:13 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on the potential for the Commanders to go from worst to first in the NFC East, why rookie quarterbacks are doing better than ever before, why Sikkema is such a big fan of Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, whether the Commanders should trade for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brand…

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Episode 853: chat with former Redskins WR Anthony Armstrong on potential trade for Brandon Aiyuk and more 1:09:12

8d ago1:09:12

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12:06 - Guest: former Redskins receiver and current co-host of the BLEAV in Commanders podcast Anthony Armstrong on the Commanders potentially trading for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, what the Commanders should be willing to give up to get him, whether he's worthy of top-of-the-market money, whether his and Commanders quarterback Jay…

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Episode 852: chat with ESPN BET's Tej Seth on Jayden Daniels and myth of not playing rookie QBs and more 57:24

9d ago57:24

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15:57 - Guest: Penn Interactive/ESPN BET football data scientist Tej Seth on the Commanders, including analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels, the myth of not playing first-round quarterbacks in their rookie seasons, whether the Commanders should trade for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk if he is available, notable items on Commanders of…

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Episode 851: film breakdown with Commanders analyst Mark Bullock on Jayden Daniels' sack issue 49:38

10d ago49:38

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20:10 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of the sack issue of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, including Bullock's takeaways from studying every sack that Daniels took in his Heisman Trophy-winning 2023 season for LSU, how Daniels compares with former Commanders quarterback …

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Episode 850: conversation with Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on team's offseason and more 1:20:59

11d ago1:20:59

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15:02 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on whether he has talked to any sources who do not like the Commanders' well-received 2024 offseason, which move by the team in the 2024 offseason was the most important move, his interpretation of the high praise of quarterback Jayden Daniels since the team took him with the No. 2-overa…

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Minicamp review: How the defensive pieces fit together 36:06

11d ago36:06

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here with more on the Commanders' minicamp and offseason practices. After talking about all things offense in the prior episode, part two dives into the defense with Mitch Tischler (Monumental Sports). Who sticks on the defensive line? Is Jamin Davis a linebacker or edge rusher -- and on the roster bubble? Jeremy Chinn…

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Episode 849: Dan Quinn addresses whether Jayden Daniels is Commanders' QB1 and much more 53:01

14d ago53:01

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12:25 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a press conference following the team's final practice of mandatory minicamp (and final practice of the 2024 offseason), including insight on a speech that Commanders linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. gave to the team, whether quarterback Jayden Daniels is the team's QB1, where …

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What we learned from Commanders minicamp 1:06:49

14d ago1:06:49

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' three-day minicamp with Mitch Tischler (Monumental Sports). In part one, the position-by-position review focuses on the offense, starting with Daniels' maturity, mile markers, and the quarterback "competition." Curiosity with running back usage on offense and specia…

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Episode 848: Jayden Daniels has another impressive press conference and more 1:03:13

15d ago1:03:13

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21:15 - Commanders: discussion of comments from quarterback Jayden Daniels at a post-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference, including more examples of his humility and self-awareness, insight on him notoriously arriving early at the team facility, how things are going with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and why Daniels seemingly is al…

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Episode 847: Terry McLaurin provides major endorsement of Jayden Daniels and much more 1:04:46

16d ago1:04:46

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12:16 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-mandatory-minicamp-practice press conference on the Commanders' evolving situation at kicker, how interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton is doing off his latest foot surgery, what quarterback Jayden Daniels needs to show to be officially named as the team's QB1, what ha…

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Episode 846: insight from John Keim on Kliff Kingsbury's offense and Joe Whitt Jr.’s defense and more 47:26

17d ago47:26

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19:23 - Guest: Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN on expectations from and thoughts on the Commanders' offense under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and the Commanders' defense under defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including whether we should expect a heavy dose of read-option runs with quarterback Jayden Daniels and the impact of an e…

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Joe House talking Commanders (and some Wizards) 1:06:47

18d ago1:06:47

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about the Commanders with some basketball mixed in. There is no better guest for that combo than Joe House (The Ringer). Ben opens with a commentary on the biggest disconnect with the Caitlin Clark debates via Washington and Jayden Daniels's arrival (2:20). Then Ben and Joe chat about the positive vibes ar…

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Episode 845: deep dive with Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN on Jayden Daniels and more 1:03:55

18d ago1:03:55

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16:27 - Guest: Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, including whether Daniels has the best situation for any first-round quarterback for Washington over the last 30 years, how much stock Keim is putting into the high praise from coaches and players for Daniels' work ethic and command of the offense, Keim's …

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Episode 844: is Joe Whitt Jr. Washington's best head of defense since Gregg Williams? and more 53:29

21d ago53:29

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13:31 - Commanders: discussion of Joe Whitt Jr., the Commanders' defense and whether he is the Washington defense coordinator who will have the team for the first time in decades being consistently good on defense over multiple seasons off comments from Whitt at a post-OTA-practice press conference on his philosophy regarding starters, what has sto…

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Pump up the Volume 41:45

22d ago41:45

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The Athletic' Ben Standig discussed a chatty but focused Washington Commanders OTA practice with Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post). Coordinator Joe Whitt's passion and energy had the defense taking center stage on the field and at the podium. What Whitt chose to say about his schematic and lineup plans. Ben and Nicki also banter about why digging up…

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Episode 843: Dan Quinn talks Brandon McManus, ESPN's Louis Riddick raves about Jayden Daniels and more 59:40

22d ago59:40

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14:58 - Commanders: reaction to comments by Commanders head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-OTA-practice press conference on the team releasing kicker Brandon McManus off him being accused of sexual assault, the team finally removing the Astroturf field at the team facility and the appeal of center Tyler Biadasz 30:33 - Commanders: discussion of quarterba…

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Episode 842: conversation with Commanders analyst Mark Bullock on state of Commanders' offense and more 1:01:45

23d ago1:01:45

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17:01 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of the state of the Commanders' offense, including deep dives on the team at running back, offensive line, receiver and tight end and an assessment of if the team has set up quarterback Jayden Daniels with a quality supporting cast 43:14 - …

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Episode 841: conversation with former NFL executive Joe Banner on Commanders' new front office and more 49:25

24d ago49:25

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17:57 - Guest: former Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons executive and founder of The33rdTeam.com Joe Banner on the Commanders' new front office, including what he especially likes about managing partner Josh Harris, an underrated positive about general manager Adam Peters, a key point about analytics in the current NFL, how …

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Episode 840: conversation with former NFL executive Joe Banner on Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels and more 1:14:25

25d ago1:14:25

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10:35 - Guest: former Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons executive and founder of The33rdTeam.com Joe Banner on the Commanders, including insight on head coach Dan Quinn (whose hiring as Falcons head coach was recommended by Banner), why Banner likes the hirings of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and assistant head coac…

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Help wanted: Kicker needed 1:12:58

25d ago1:12:58

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking Washington Commanders with Entertainment Weekly's Editorial director -- and lifelong fan -- dalton Ross. Ben opens with a breakdown of Washington's kicker situation now that the organization has released Brandon McManus. Then Dalton enters for a wide-ranging chat. The franchise overhaul, 2024 patience, Jay…

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Episode 839: chat with Ben Standig on Brandon McManus, name issue, Commanders' new front office and more 1:01:25

28d ago1:01:25

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21:51 - Guest: Commanders analyst Ben Standig of The Athletic on the situation with Commanders kicker Brandon McManus, the team's name issue from a business perspective for the Josh Harris group and the role and impact of new Commanders senior vice president of football operations Brandon Sosna 50:04 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 win at the Atlant…

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'So, it's Commanders, for now' 53:33

28d ago53:33

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about what the Commanders' ownership said about the team name's future—and what he heard. How the stadium plan offers a potential timeline should the Harrisses seek a change. Another joint practice, observing Jayden Daniels and an optimistic update about the delayed U.S. Senate vote on the RFK site (2:35).…

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