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The Athletic's Ben Standig shares his insight and projections for the Washington Commanders' initial 53-player roster following the preseason finale. Mike Smeltz joins to discuss how many quarterbacks stick around, summer standouts that will stay, which familiar names are on shaky ground and potential moves. Also thoughts on Josh Harris's comments about the stadium search and overdue upgrades at the current home.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about a significant day for the Washington Commanders. Jahan Dotson is out, and a new kicker arrives in separate trades. Ben also talks Dotson, Jayden Daniels, the 2024 QB class, NFC East and more with The Athletic's Derrik Klassen. Plus, new insight into Mike Sainristil's role.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is discussing Jayden Daniels officially being named the Week 1 QB starter, injury updates, and 53-player roster projections.

Ben recaps the Commanders joint practice with the Dolphins, shares some notes on Kliff Kingsbury's offense and the #2 WR discussion that came to a head in Dan Quinn's press conference on Thursday.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders' increasingly unsettled WR room, the signing of Martavis Bryant and a fake Jahan Dotson trade idea. Also, OL injury updates, Jayden Daniels, a kicking change and more camp notes ahead of this week's joint practice and preseason game at the Dolphins.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to buzz the tower as he recaps Jayden Daniels's preseason debut with fellow maverick Scott Jackson (Commanders radio broadcast). The Commanders' rookie quarterback shines as a passer, runner -- and play-caller in one notable series against the Jets. Dan Quinn's postgame reaction, OL injuries, Jamin Davis, RB room, returners and Emmanuel Forbes also discussed.

The Athletic's Ben Standig shares his takeaways from Thursday's rain-soaked joint practice with the Commanders and Jets. Outsized expectations for 2024 meets reality? Jayden Daniels gain experience. OL concerns grow. Pass coverage. Dyami and Tremayne. Kickers. Preseason next.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for the second episode of the new "Last Man Standig" podcast (subscribe to the new feed!!!) after a busy day for the Washington Commanders. Jayden Daniels will officially start the preseason opener, there's a new unofficial depth chart, and the Jets joint practice is on deck. All of that and more was discussed with Mitch Tischler (Monumental Sports) live from the sidelines during Tuesday's practice. Plus, there were roster moves made, the Brandon Aiyuk league-wide trade rumors heated up, and coordinators Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr. met with the media.

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks about Jayden Daniels' growth and more from Commanders camp with Bram Weinstein and starting guard Nick Allegretti. But first... SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: There's a new feed and name coming for this podcast. Subscribe to the new "Last Man Standig" podcast wherever you listen to podcasts to hear Ben's insight and conversations with great guests about all things Commanders!!! The current feed will end after the preseason games. More details in the episode, along with Ben and Bram discussing the latest from camp ahead of the first joint practice, plus a 1-on-1 with the entertaining Allegretti on camp life, the OL and Olympic wrestling.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here with the latest from Commanders training camp: Notes from recent practices on Jayden Daniels, Benjamin St-Juste, tackle rotation (2:05) 1-on-1 interview with rookie TE Ben Sinnott (15:12) Position by position look at the defense: end, cornerback rotations in flux? (20:59)

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about the Commanders' first training camp practice with pads via a position-by-position deep dive into what's happening with the offense. Jayden Daniels and the QB room. Austin Ekeler is showing a burst. Quiet receivers. Brandon Coleman and the tackles. Plus, thoughts on Mike Sainristil and the returner options (2:35). Then analytics guru Aaron Schatz enters for his insight into Kliff Kingsbury's offense, the roster strengths and weaknesses (42:03).

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks about Commanders' training camp and more with David Aldridge. Their assessment of Jayden Daniels, what the exciting quarterback means for the D.C. sports scene, and the organization investing in little but big elements to help the team thrive. They also talked about hope and new concerns with the U.S. men's basketball team—David will cover the Paris Olympics for The Athletic—and recap of Wiz(ards) kids' time at the NBA Summer League. Ben opens with camp notes on Daniels and rookie tackle Brandon Coleman getting first-team reps.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to rumble -- or at least discuss the start of Commanders training camp with Nicki Jhabvala (Washington Post). After Ben opens with notes on a slimmer Jonathan Allen and physical changes inside the building, Nicki enters. They begin with takeaways from Tuesday's news conference involving Dan Quinn and Adam Peters and the challenges with covering all the organizational newness. Practice topics include Jayden Daniels in the red zone, starters, leg tattoos, plus way-too-early predictions.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to preview the start of training camp this week with Terry McLaurin and his colleague, Mike Smeltz. Ben opens with thoughts on 49ers' WR -Jayden Daniels' college teammate - Brandon Aiyuk, requesting a trade and Jason Wright's departure. Then Ben heard from the Commanders' top receiver, McLaurin, on building chemistry with new teammates and his latest charitable project within the DMV. Then Ben and Mike preview the training camp, including the positivity of Daniels' potential and the first anniversary of the franchise sale.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back from Vegas and talking about Commanders football, real and fantasy: *Why Washington hired former Panthers GM Scott Fitterer (3:20) *There's a market survey in the field asking (me and others) about where the new stadium should go and team name options (6:30) *Fantasy Football legend John Hansen joins Ben to chat about Washington's 2024 season, the fantasy draft day plan for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' other playmakers. Plus, fantasy studs, sleepers, and roster-building strategies. (24:10 *Lastly, Ben shares his impressions from NBA Summer League on the Wizards three first-round picks (1:16:02)

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back talking Commanders with Brian Mitchell (106.7 The Fan). Who better to discuss the NFL's new kick return rules and how Washington can attack the changes than arguably the greatest kick returner in league history? The guys also share thoughts on those spring practices, the new organizational vibes, Austin Ekeler's usage, the most interesting position group, and Doug Williams rejoining the front office.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back to break down the Commanders' defense. In part two of his chat with film analyst Mark Bullock, the guys discuss the unit's potential growth under the new coaching staff and how the scheme aids Emmanuel Forbes. Which defensive backs play the most? Edge rusher options. Johnny Newton. More. ICYMI, Ben and Mark talked all about the offense in part one.

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 a look at Shen/the analytics group, the Commanders' transactional offseason, Jayden Daniels, if Washington made the proper choice with Montez Sweat, and why the receivers struggled to get open last season.

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. More.