Minicamp review: How the defensive pieces fit together

Ben talks about the cuts made by the Commanders to reach the initial 53-man roster and signs off from the Standig Room Only Feed. Subscribe to the "Last Man Standig" feed"!!! Apple -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-man-standig/id1760952448 Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/show/2IFrK4Mk3BFLBumbYJNs7t

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.