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Mike Garafolo talks QB options; Chris Thompson on name change news

Mike Garafolo talks QB options; Chris Thompson on name change news

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


Mike Garafolo talks QB options; Chris Thompson on name change news

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

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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Jan 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for an action-packed episode with guests Mike Garafolo (NFL Network), Scott Abraham (WJLA) -- and former Washington RB Chris Thompson.
*Ben opens the show with news that the Washington Football Team will reveal its new team name on Feb. 2
*Then Ben welcomes former Washington RB Chris Thompson and WJLA sports anchor Scott Abraham to ponder the name news and offer their hopes and dreams for the final choice (6:15)
*NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo and Ben discuss all the potential QB options for Washington this offseason including Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson, Derek Carr Matt Ryan, Mitch Trubisky -- and Taylor Heinicke. Plus Mike's insight as to what went sideways for Washington in 2021 (32:53)
*Ben closes the episode with notes on Heinicke, Jamin Davis and more ahead of Washington's regular-season finale matchup at the Giants (50:04)
Released:
Jan 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Each week The Athletic's Ben Standig brings you the latest stories surrounding the Washington Commanders and other sports around the D.C. area.