"The Washington Commanders moved forward with experienced figures early in general manager Adam Peters' franchise revolution. This was primarily down to how the front-office leader viewed the roster construction from the previous head coach, Ron Rivera. Most of Rivera's high-end draft picks are long gone. Peters brought in veterans with proven credentials to fill the void, which worked in the short term. However, for this project to have sustainable success, building through the draft is imperative."
"Peters has now had two drafts with middling profitability. He's hit on his two first-rounders - Jayden Daniels and Josh Conerly Jr. - but the jury is still out on several others. And with only six selections during the 2026 process - two of which are in the first four rounds - that doesn't exactly bode well for his hopes of finding the pieces needed to get this organization back on the right path to prosperity."
Adam Peters prioritized experienced veterans early in the franchise overhaul because he judged Ron Rivera's roster construction insufficient. Many of Rivera's premium draft selections are gone, so veterans filled immediate gaps but long-term sustainability requires successful drafting. Peters has had two drafts with middling returns, nailing first-rounders Jayden Daniels and Josh Conerly Jr. while several other picks remain unproven. Limited selections in 2026 - six total, only two inside the first four rounds - reduce opportunities to add foundational talent. Drafted players must improve rapidly. Linebacker Kain Medrano exemplifies a prospect with athletic upside who has been used sparingly.
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