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Ben Standig

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
8
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Sep 23, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Ben Standig, Last Man Standig

    Ben Standig: Jayden Daniels’ latest injury feels particularly cruel after his emotional return (opens the original)

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    ARLINGTON, Texas — We’ve seen enough Jayden Daniels commercials to know he isn’t a natural thespian. The smile is warm, and the Washington Commanders’ star comes across as likable whether pitching soup or laundry detergent. Unlike his creative passes or exciting runs, his line reads are a bit wooden. That hardly makes him unique among athletes-turned-pitchmen. Daniels is there for his popularity and sway among fans — plus a fat paycheck — not because his acting might lead to a Clio Award. These

  2. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Ben Standig

    Analysis: Commanders coach Dan Quinn doesn’t usually call out players. That changed with Sainristil gaffe. (opens the original)

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    ASHBURN — The public callout isn’t part of the Dan Quinn coaching playbook. Tonally, you would have been hard-pressed to sense Quinn’s frustration with cornerback Mike Sainristil based on his Monday media availability. The moments when this coach sounds like the angry version of himself from some movie or television universe typically surface publicly only in celebratory or motivational settings. Quinn saying the third-year cornerback’s focus on a second-quarter 9-yard touchdown pass during Sund

  3. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Ben Standig

    Analysis: Commanders coach Dan Quinn doesn’t usually call out players. That changed with Sainristil gaffe. (opens the original)

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    ASHBURN — The public callout isn’t part of the Dan Quinn coaching playbook. Tonally, you would have been hard-pressed to sense Quinn’s frustration with cornerback Mike Sainristil based on his Monday media availability. The moments when this coach sounds like the angry version of himself from some movie or television universe typically surface publicly only in celebratory or motivational settings. Quinn saying the third-year cornerback’s focus on a second-quarter 9-yard touchdown pass during Sund

  4. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Ben Standig, Last Man Standig

    Ben Standig: Enough worrying. Let’s look at what’s right with the Washington Commanders. (opens the original)

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    ASHBURN — Enough with the doom and gloom. The past few weeks haven’t exactly inspired confidence in the Washington Commanders. Laremy Tunsil is out. Injuries piled up elsewhere. The offensive line became a daily source of angst. Two ugly showings against Baltimore capped the summer on a worrying note. Even general manager Adam Peters’ attempt to calm the masses didn’t necessarily cool things down. At least we avoided a jersey number debate involving a Super Bowl legend. The regular season is her

  5. Article · Aug 7, 2026 · Ben Standig

    Analysis: Commanders’ GM evolves with Stefon Diggs signing (opens the original)

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    ASHBURN — Adam Peters has never seemed interested in chasing headlines. The Washington Commanders’ general manager often talks about patience, competition and sticking to a long-term vision. The Stefon Diggs signing doesn’t represent a departure from that philosophy. The lesson seems straightforward: Unnecessary uncertainty carries real football costs. Peters, hired away from the San Francisco 49ers in 2024, is entering only his third season as a general manager. He sought a raise-the-floor impa

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