Greg Cosell returns, and the WFT has a 53

09/01/21 • 62 min

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports

The Athletic's Ben Standig breaks down everything that happened on cut down day -- and talks all things Washington Football Team with the great Greg Cosell from ESPN's NFL matchup show. Ben starts with Washington trimming its roster to 53. Why is Jimmy Moreland gone? How about Sammis Reyes staying! Which release surprised other NFL teams the most (nope, not him. Or him. Or even him)? Then Greg joins the episode for a deep dive into WFT. Scott Turner's X's and O's, and Ryan Fitzpatrick's fit. Defensive wrinkles and the DL he likes watching on tape. Praise for Jamin Davis? Plenty of other topics as well.

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Deciphering Ron Rivera's hints about WFT's final 53

The Athletic's Ben Standig examines the Washington Football Team's forecast and final roster decisions before Tuesday's 53-player deadline with Matthew Paras (Washington Times). Ron Rivera said four roster spots were in play before Saturday's preseason finale. Then another two opened up. Ben and Matt ponder those battles, discuss outside interest in Sammis Reyes, and share their final roster debates involving Dax Milne, Casey Toohill, Shaka Toney and others. Oh, they also discuss Ryan Fitzpatrick, and changed opinions since the start of camp.

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WFT's most indispensable players for 2021; Where are the Wizards?

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a bonus episode of the podcast entering Week 1 of the NFL season. The main focus: He ranks the Washington Football Team's most indispensable players, which is different from best. Ryan Fitzpatrick the clear number one? Kam Curl over Terry McLaurin and Brandon Scherff? Did all four DL starters make the cut? Ben also sets the table for the week ahead and recaps Peyton Barber moving on. Then he welcomes NBA insider J. Michael to the podcast for some Wizards talk. The fellas offer praise for GM Tommy Sheppard, question the Wizards' upside in the East, and assess the new players including Aaron Holiday and Spencer Dinwiddie.