"One couldn't ever accuse Adam Peters of being an absent general manager. He's incredibly active, turning over every stone to improve the Washington Commanders' roster. Nobody would deny that it's not in a better place now. Some signings have paid off. The jury is still out on others. There are far more hits than misses, which is why the Commanders went from the NFL's basement to the NFC Championship game in the first season under his leadership."
"Considering the exceptional credentials that Von Miller brought to the table, not much was expected of the veteran edge rusher. He's a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer one day, but at 36 years old, the player's highest levels of performance are now long behind him. Peters believed there was some good football left, signing Miller to a one-year, $6.1 million deal just before the campaign began. More importantly, the Commanders are utilizing him effectively as part of their surprising defensive front."
"Miller isn't being tasked with too much, which is expected. He's logged 39 percent of defensive snaps - his highest since 2022 - but the primary goal is to create havoc in obvious pass-rushing situations. It's having the desired effect. The former Texas A&M star already has three sacks and 10 pressures through five games. Miller could potentially reach double-digits at his current pace, which is far greater than even the biggest optimist envisaged."
Adam Peters has been an extremely active general manager, making numerous moves that transformed the Washington Commanders from the NFL's basement to an NFC Championship contender. The 2025 season has been bumpier due to significant injuries, but the team managed to tread water. Von Miller, signed to a one-year, $6.1 million deal at age 36, has contributed effectively in limited snaps as a situational pass rusher. Miller has logged 39 percent of defensive snaps, recorded three sacks and 10 pressures through five games, and could reach double-digit sacks while adding leadership and attention from opposing lines.
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