Commanders insider Ben Standig is joined Kevin Sheehan and Grant Paulsen for a bye week deep dive into this season and beyond. Where did it all go wrong? Most costly injuries. Jayden Daniels' status. Has our view of the Terry McLaurin contract dispute changed months later? What happens if the losses keep piling up? Check out Ben's written work at Lastmanstandig.substack.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Math Ain't Mathing
Commanders insider Ben Standig and ESPN NFL analyst Seth Walder dive into what the analytics have to say about Washington's 3-8 start. The key stat change involving Jayden Daniels. Is Adam Peters' limiting the incoming player pool? Keeping Marshon Lattimore. Trading for Laremy Tunsil. Ben also shares what lineup direction he thinks Dan Quinn takes after the break. Check out Ben's written work at Lastmanstandig.substack.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Penalty Kicks
Commanders insider Ben Standig recaps Washington’s latest loss with LMS correspondent (and Team 980 radio host) Chris Russell, who chatted from Madrid. More competitive for sure defensively and the offense gained 379 yards, but the shorthanded Commanders also showed why they own a 3-8 record. Check out Ben's Substack, "Last Man Standig" for all of his written work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Build It, They Will Come
Commanders insider Ben Standig is here for the latest news and notes, including the architectural firm chosen for the new stadium design, an interesting WR addition to the roster, and thoughts on Noah Brown, facing the Dolphins offense, and more. Michael Phillips (The Richmonder) joins to discuss where the season goes from here, Daron Payne and the importance of good vibes. Check out Ben's first (partial) 2026 mock draft with help from an NFL head scout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Commanders Defensive Change; NFL Network Insider Ian Rapaport
Commanders insider Ben Standig recaps a newsy Monday with NFL Network senior Insider Ian Rapoport. Dan Quinn is taking over as defensive coordinator before the Madrid game. Daron Payne gets suspended. Trey Amos broke his fibula. Ben and Ian also talk about repercussions from the Terry McLaurin contract talks, Jayden Daniels' season, Commanders' culture, and the possibility of naming the new stadium after President Trump. Check out Ben's new Substack, also called "Last Man Standig." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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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.