"Adam Peters went all-in this offseason to see if the Washington Commanders' sensational run to the NFC Championship game in 2024 could be the start of something special. But as the general manager is finding out, the NFL is a year-to-year league. A lot has changed for the Commanders. They were 6-2 at this point last year, riding on the crest of a wave and formally announcing themselves back on the main stage."
"Unlike last year, when Washington approached the deadline with a surplus of nine picks in the subsequent draft, it has only six picks this time around: a first, a third, a fifth, two sixths and a seventh. This [holding] is my top option for the Commanders this year. The roster needs a lot of work, and acquiring short-term help could cost them in the long term. Keep the picks, maintain financial flexibility and focus on the future."
Adam Peters invested heavily in the offseason to build on the Commanders' NFC Championship run in 2024. The team has slipped to a 3-5 record after starting 6-2 at the same point last year. Injuries and roster depth issues have compounded problems, and quarterback Jayden Daniels appears to have masked underlying weaknesses that are now exposed. Short-term trade fixes would be band-aids that risk the long-term project. The team holds only six current draft picks, reducing flexibility, so preserving picks and financial capacity while focusing on roster construction is advised.
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