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Last Man Standig

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Ben Standig brings his unique insight from over a decade reporting on the Washington Commanders to "Last Man Standig." That’s the podcast and his Substack, home to his written work, mock drafts, and where he shares his league-wide access to decision-makers across the NFL.

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#463
Today · 53 min
The show goes on
Commanders insider Ben Standig discusses David Blough's play calling, in-game adjustments, and his role in Sunday's final play. Dan Quinn's future. Brand downturn. Why locker-room culture needs to shift toward accountability. At least the defense is dictating terms of engagement. All of this and more with Mike Smeltz.
#462
Yesterday · 28 min
Upon further review
Commanders insider Ben Standig dives back into Sunday’s end of game fiasco with day after thoughts. Dan Quinn's focus at Monday press conference provided insight. Jayden Daniels. David Blough. Coverage breakdowns. Injuries.
#461
Monday · 37 min
Commanders clocked
Commanders insider Ben Standig is joined by Liam Griffin for an attempt at understanding how Washington lost its way into an overtime tie with New York. Jayden Daniels doesn't clock the ball in the closing seconds. Blowing a 14-point lead. Positives exist but that's not the story. But what is the story with the Adam Schefter writing about Daniels eventually needing surgery?
#460
Saturday · 34 min
Next man (to the next man to the next man) up
Commanders insider Ben Standig on the lengthy injury report with the good (Daniels, Cosmi), down (Diggs, Cross), and positively trending (McLaurin). The Kaytron Allen confusion. Why it matters who controls the regular-season 53. 1-on-1 with starting center Lucas Patrick.
#459
Friday · 37 min
Giant week
Commanders insider Ben Standig is here to make sense of Washington releasing rookie RB Kaytron Allen, a very lengthy injury report, and Sunday's NFC East battle. The Associated Press' Steve Whyno joined for the latest on the 3-1 Giants, the Jameis Winston roller coaster, how John Harbaugh and Joe Schoen are meshing, and what it's like covering an NFL team in New York versus Washington.
#458
Thursday · 58 min
Logan Paulsen returns
Commanders insider Ben Standig is joined by former NFL TE Logan Paulsen for a wide-ranging conversation. Ben ranks Adam Peters's draft picks. The 2024 draft class. Reallocating offseason spending. The IOL plan. What’s up with Bill? Does Trey Amos go back to starting? More!
#457
October 7 · 54 min
Case of the missing TE production
Commanders insider Ben Standig and Scott Jackson reconvene for thoughts on all things London and beyond. Should Washington have gone for it on its initial fourth down? Is Austin Ekeler already RB1? What body type is best for returning kickoffs? Seriously, why doesn't the NFL hire full-time refs? Also, European interest in NFL anecdotes, David Lee Roth vs. Sammy Hagar, and the keys to beating the Giants.
#456
October 5 · 22 min
Commanders cooked by Colts and calls
Commanders insider Ben Standig from London breaks down the penalties, the injuries and the choices that factored into Washington's 30-13 loss to the Colts. Hear from Dan Quinn on the fourth down call. The Jayden Daniels Week 5 plan. More. Also, subscribe to the Last Man Standig substack.
#455
October 2 · 33 min
Jayden out. What about Terry?
Commanders insider Ben Standig is talking from London ahead of Sunday's game. Marcus Mariota will replace Jayden Daniels. Not a surprise. Will he have Terry McLaurin as a target? Insight into the receiver popping up on the injury report. Plus thoughts on Austin Ekeler and how they can defeat the Colts. Also, intel on what Wizards guard Bub Carrington was saying about last season's tank job.
#454
October 1 · 25 min
Jayden Daniels unexpectedly steals the spotlight
Commanders insider Ben Standig is talking from London about Jayden Daniels' Week 5 chances, the concern with his injured elbow, and more with Mitch Tischler.
#453
October 1 · 32 min
Taking on London in Styles
Commanders insider Ben Standig and Ethan Cadeaux reconvene to assess Dan Quinn's latest comments on Jayden Daniels' Week 4 status, the RB room, NFC Defensive Player of the Week Sonny Styles, and a little Wizards.
#452
September 30 · 29 min
Bucking the Colts
Commanders insider Ben Standig is talking about which players made the trip to London, including Jayden Daniels, who stayed back and who might play. Then hear from The Athletic’s Zak Keefer on the 1-2 Colts' erratic start, Daniel Jones and more. Plu, Ben shoots down a Wizards trade rumor.
#451
September 29 · 49 min
Commanders taking off? Wizards misunderstood?
Ben Standig is here for a busy day in Commanders land. Jayden Daniels to practice, but does that mean he plays in London? Leo Chenal/other injuries. Austin Ekeler returns. Good vibes after Sunday's win. Then Ben plays part of his conversation with The Ringer's Michael Pina about Michael's blunt assessment of the Wizards offseason and where the national media are missing the memo.
#450
September 28 · 37 min
That's why they play the game
Commanders insider Ben Standig dives into Washington's stunning 33-31 home winning over the Seahawks with Liam Griffin. Marcus Mariota thrives. Then defense generates three turnovers. Big plays in big moments. Looking ahead to London.
#449
September 26 · 18 min
The (not definitive) definitive Daniels injury update
Commanders insider Ben Standig dives into Friday’s news of Jayden Daniels avoiding surgery and IR for his recent elbow injury, plus other notes ahead of Sunday’s game against Seattle.
#448
September 25 · 43 min
Words, what are they good for?
Commanders insider Ben Standig talks coverage "communication" issues, Marcus Mariota upside, Jayden and the QB depth chart, and more. Liam Griffin from The Washington Times also joined.
#447
September 24 · 48 min
Cross him off
Commanders insider Ben Standig digs into Washington's extensive injury list, including the lack of an update on Jayden Daniels and Nick Cross being ruled out for Sunday. Speaking of, Ben spins the conversation forward toward the Seahawks with The Ringer's Danny Kelly. Thoughts on Seattle's QB plan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs. Washington's secondary, Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs with Marcus Mariota, how the Commanders can win, fantasy football replacement QBs, and more.
#446
September 23 · 39 min
Next steps
Commanders insider Ben Standig discusses the potential medical or surgical paths for Jayden Daniels' dislocated elbow with Dr. Annu Navani, Chief Medical Officer at Le Reve Wellness. Ben also shares Terry McLaurin postgame audio, and looks at the criticisms of the players going into the halftime locker room with Daniels hurt, Washington working out three safeties Tuesday and another NFC QB injury.
#445
September 22 · 23 min
Brace yourself
Commanders insider Ben Standig solo pod's his reaction to Jayden Daniels elbow injury updates, whether surgery is an option and if the QB should have worn a brace on that previous injured elbow. Plus, Nick Cross was hospitalized Sunday night (he returned to Virginia on Monday), updates on Cosmi, Kinlaw, Coleman, another round of coverage breakdowns.
#444
September 21 · 28 min
Not again
Commanders insider Ben Standig with the reaction from Dallas, where Washington falls to 0-2 on the season but loses Jayden Daniels to another elbow injury. Martenzie Johnson joins to discuss Daniels, defensive struggles and what comes next.

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