"There aren't many draft picks left from the Ron Rivera era. For every success story, there are three or four failures. The Washington Commanders are on the right track now, but it's got nothing to do with how the previous head coach approached his choices from the college ranks. Many of Rivera's high-end picks failed to meet even modest expectations. Adam Peters got rid of almost all of them. Some have secured opportunities elsewhere."
"One of Rivera's draft flops never got going in Washington. Phidarian Mathis was a luxury pick in the second round in 2022 when the Commanders had more than enough on their defensive front at the time. Injuries and poor performance meant the Alabama product barely got halfway through his rookie contract before Peters showed him the door. Mathis landed on the New York Jets but couldn't make their 53-man roster this summer."
Few draft picks remain from the Ron Rivera era, and many top selections failed to meet expectations. New general manager Adam Peters removed almost all of Rivera's high-end choices. Phidarian Mathis, a second-round pick in 2022, struggled with injuries and performance and was released before finishing his rookie contract. Mathis signed with the New York Jets but did not make the 53-man roster. The Buffalo Bills added Mathis to their practice squad amid suspensions and injuries on their defensive front, creating a possible activation opportunity despite doubts about his consistency and development.
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