Ben Standig
FFToolbox Writer
Chevy Chase, MD
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2007
Favorite Team - Washington Redskins (even in the Snyder era)
Experience - Playing fantasy sports for 20 years and fantasy football for 15, winning four football titles, including the 2007 FFX Expert league. Also fortunate enough to win five basketball and two baseball titles along the way. Golf, Nascar, World Cup, you name, I'll play it.
Professional - Entering my fifth year with FFToolbox, this season I will write team and player profiles on the Redskins, Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens. Also posted an in-depth NBA draft preview. In addition, I have worked as a freelance writer covering professional and college sports for the past three years, primarily for the Associated Press, including coverage on the Redskins, Nationals, Wizards and Hoyas. Also have written features for newspapers including the Baton Rouge Advocate, Rapid City Journal and the Birmingham News.
Education - B.A. in Sociology/Minor in Journalism from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
Experience - Playing fantasy sports for 20 years and fantasy football for 15, winning four football titles, including the 2007 FFX Expert league. Also fortunate enough to win five basketball and two baseball titles along the way. Golf, Nascar, World Cup, you name, I'll play it.
Professional - Entering my fifth year with FFToolbox, this season I will write team and player profiles on the Redskins, Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens. Also posted an in-depth NBA draft preview. In addition, I have worked as a freelance writer covering professional and college sports for the past three years, primarily for the Associated Press, including coverage on the Redskins, Nationals, Wizards and Hoyas. Also have written features for newspapers including the Baton Rouge Advocate, Rapid City Journal and the Birmingham News.
Education - B.A. in Sociology/Minor in Journalism from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
Recent Articles by Ben Standig
- Redskins TE Fred Davis on track for training camp following torn Achilles
Fri, 24 May 2013 13:49:47 EST
Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis, who had his Achilles' tendon repaired in late October, told reporters during the team's OTA session on Thurs... - Redskins WR Pierre Garcon recovering from labrum surgery
Fri, 24 May 2013 13:22:32 EST
Pierre Garcon underwent surgery for a torn labrum after the season, the Redskins wide receiver revealed on Thursday during an interview on ESPN's &quo... - Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch DUI hearing postponed
Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:52 EST
Delays, delays and more delays in the legal matters surrounding Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch's DUI from July of 2012. First, a motion to su... - Fantasy mini-camp: Michael Floyd ready for WR2 duties with the Cardinals?
Tue, 21 May 2013 13:07:42 EST
Touring the sleepers, stars and storylines for all 32 NFL teams - Fantasy mini-camp: Patriots injuries hurting Brady's fantasy value?
Tue, 21 May 2013 07:06:39 EST
Touring the sleepers, stars and storylines for all 32 NFL teams - Broncos RB Willis McGahee skips opening day of OTAs
Tue, 21 May 2013 01:27:39 EST
Despite speculation that Willis McGahee's hold on the starting job - or a job at all - with the Broncos is tenuous, the veteran running back skipped M... - Fifth forearm surgery unlikely for Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski
Mon, 20 May 2013 19:19:15 EST
On Monday, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent his fourth surgery on his broken forearm. According to beat writer Ben Volin, a league source c... - Redskins reportedly changing offense to help QB Robert Griffin III
Mon, 20 May 2013 16:38:26 EST
Last year the Redskins option-read offense frequently dominated under rookie QB Robert Griffin III, but changes are expected for 2014 because "Gr... - Report: Chargers sign free agent DE Dwight Freeney to 2-year deal
Sat, 18 May 2013 11:49:41 EST
Needing to fortify their pass rush following OLB Melvin Ingram's knee injury, the Chargers and free agent Dwight Freeney have reportedly agreed to a t... - Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski headed toward forearm and back surgery
Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:56 EST
The ongoing buzz regarding Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was that a fourth surgery on his forearm would be required. At this point that surgery is... - Jets RB Mike Goodson arrested for marijuana, weapons possession
Fri, 17 May 2013 17:34:59 EST
Jets running back Mike Goodson was taken into custody early Friday morning, charged with drug and weapons possession, according to News 12 New Jersey.... - Bucs rookie QB Mike Glennon pushing Josh Freeman?
Fri, 17 May 2013 00:08:12 EST
Josh Freeman's disappointing 2012 season led to pre-draft speculation about the Bucs possibly selecting a QB in the early rounds. Former NC State pass... - Browns sign former Pats, Cards QB Brian Hoyer
Thu, 16 May 2013 23:45:38 EST
Many expected the Browns would add another quarterback to join Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell. That addition came on Thursday as Cleveland reported... - Fantasy mini-camp: Don't sleep on Dolphins RB Lamar Miller
Wed, 15 May 2013 00:09:20 EST
Touring the sleepers, stars and storylines for all 32 NFL teams - Fantasy mini-camp: Why Matt Barkley helps Michael Vick
Tue, 14 May 2013 23:34:49 EST
Touring the sleepers, stars and storylines for all 32 NFL teams - Chargers prepping LB Manti Te'o for every-down work
Mon, 13 May 2013 11:49:08 EST
Chargers head coach Mike McCoy told SI.com's Peter King that he anticipates rookie Manti Te'o to start inside as the team's "Mike" linebacke... - Jets 'in love' with rookie QB Geno Smith
Mon, 13 May 2013 11:23:05 EST
Obviously the Jets liked Geno Smith enough to draft him, even if they passed on the WVU passer in the first round. Now that the team has been around t... - Cowboys WR Terrance Williams dealing with drops
Sun, 12 May 2013 13:49:03 EST
Drafted by the Cowboys in the third round, Terrance Williams is the leader for Dallas' third receiver slot behind Dez Bryant and Miles Austin. That is... - Bengals TE Tyler Eifert lining up here, there and everywhere
Sat, 11 May 2013 14:36:47 EST
The Bengals showed they are not above being trendy by spending a first round pick on Notre Dame Tyler Eifert despite already having Jermaine Gresham o... - Fantasy mini-camp: Do the Steelers have a ground game?
Fri, 10 May 2013 18:15:38 EST
Touring the sleepers, stars and storylines for all 32 NFL teams - Eagles QB Michael Vick taking first-team snaps
Thu, 09 May 2013 23:52:41 EST
Though new Eagles coach Chip Kelly has declared a QB competition, Michael Vick took the first-team snaps during the team's mini-camp, so said wide rec... - Broncos RB McGahee getting cut? Or will it be Moreno?
Thu, 09 May 2013 00:10:11 EST
Last year the Denver Broncos drafted shifty running back Ronnie Hillman. This year, they selected power back Montee Ball from Wisconsin. With that duo... - Redskins QB Robert Griffin III says knee improving
Wed, 08 May 2013 18:42:45 EST
"Each day is a better day," is what Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III had to say on Wednesday about his surgically repaired knee. &quo... - NFL exec predicts Jets QB David Garrard Week 1 starter
Wed, 08 May 2013 01:39:53 EST
With Jets owner Woody Johnson telling the NFL Network that Mark Sanchez will compete for the starting job, NFL.com's Kimberly Jones reports one NFL ex... - Jaguars to keep rookie RB Denard Robinson busy
Wed, 08 May 2013 01:19:59 EST
While praising rookie Denard Robinson's burst during Jaguars rookie minicamp, GM David Caldwell said the plan is to get the former Michigam quarterbac... - Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo declares he's 100 percent
Mon, 06 May 2013 23:42:20 EST
Two-time Pro Bowler Brian Orakpo missed the final 15 games of the 2012 season with a torn left pectoral. Now, the Redskins outside linebacker says he'... - 49ers RB Marcus Lattimore likely opens camp on non-football injury list
Mon, 06 May 2013 14:58:42 EST
Because RBC Marcus Lattimore suffered multiple knee injuries and underwent surgeries in college, the 49ers rookie is expected to be placed on the non-... - 49ers WR Quinton Patton among opening game 'locks'
Mon, 06 May 2013 14:23:58 EST
Taking a very early look at the 49ers 53-man roster, CSNbayarea.com beat writer Matt Maiocco projected fourth-round selection Quinton Patton among t... - Jets QB Sanchez on being the starter: 'No doubt'
Thu, 02 May 2013 19:50:38 EST
Even following the release of Tim Tebow, the Jets have a crowded quarterback situation - but not really. David Garrard and Greg McElroy are around, bu... - Ravens re-sign LT Bryant McKennie
Thu, 02 May 2013 16:53:54 EST
The early part of this offseason saw several key members of the Super Bowl champion Ravens take flight elsewhere. At times it appeared left tackle Bry... - Michael Vick still has speed. Just ask the dusted LeSean McCoy
Thu, 02 May 2013 16:37:45 EST
In a footrace that teammates witnessed but apparently nobody recorded video of, 32-year-old Michael Vick sprinted past 24-year-old Eagles teammate LeS... - Draft gurus: 49ers win the draft, Cowboys struggled
Wed, 01 May 2013 06:51:16 EST
Not that there will be tangible proof any time soon about which teams scored big and which missed the mark in the NFL Draft, but there is an immediate... - The saga ends: Jets release QB Tim Tebow
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:49:36 EST
Last season, the acquisition of Tim Tebow by the New York Jets became the talk of the NFL despite the fact that Tebow rarely stepped onto the field. N... - Second round mock draft
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:37:35 EST
Ben Standig's second round mock draft - Final 2013 Draft thoughts
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:04:07 EST
Ben Standig shares his final draft day thoughts - NFL Draft - Top 100 Big Board
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:59:33 EST
FFToolbox lists the Top 100 prospects in the 2013 NFL Draft - FFToolbox Podcast NFL Mock Draft
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:00:58 EST
Ben Standig and Matt De Lima go pick-by-pick through the first round of the NFL Draft - Is MJD the new Adrian Peterson?
Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:30:11 EST
Another perennial high selection is reaching bargain value levels - Official: Carson Palmer to the Cardinals
Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:06:09 EST
Another day, another new change among starting NFL quarterbacks now that the Arizona Cardinals have acquired Carson Palmer from the Oakland Raiders. T... - Report: Falcons sign former Rams RB Steven Jackson
Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:12:48 EST
We knew Steven Jackson would be moving on from the Rams after spending his entire nine-year career in St. Louis. The destination remained unclear unti... - Report: Chiefs acquire former 49ers QB Alex Smith
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:53:19 EST
New Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid now has a quarterback. The Chiefs acquired former 49ers starter Alex Smith, according to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer... - Nick Foles-Andy Reid reunion on the horizon with the Chiefs?
Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:19:26 EST
Now that the Eagles have re-signed Michael Vick and added free agent quarterback Dennis Dixon, Nick Foles could be the odd man out in Philadelphia. If... - Last Man Standig - Championship game week and 2013 thoughts...
Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:27:30 EST
Championship game week and 2013 thoughts... - Playoffs: Top WRs
Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:20:02 EST
We rank the top WRs for the entire playoffs - Playoffs: Top Ks
Tue, 01 Jan 2013 22:26:43 EST
We rank the top kickers for the entire playoffs - Playoffs: Top QBs
Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:59:47 EST
We rank the top QBs for the entire playoffs - Playoffs: Top RBs
Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:55:59 EST
We rank the top RBs for the entire playoffs - Playoffs: Top DEFs
Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:47:08 EST
We rank the top defenses for the entire playoffs - Playoffs: Top TEs
Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:45:10 EST
We rank the top TEs for the entire playoffs - Players to trade for while you can
Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:24:13 EST
With the traditional fantasy trade deadline upon us, take a look at adding this players for the final weeks
