Washington, D.C. – As the NFL draft approaches, the Washington Commanders have been the subject of intense speculation. General Manager Adam Peters recently shared insights into the team’s plans, hinting at their intentions to keep the second overall pick. Despite the high stakes involved in the draft, Peters exuded confidence in the team’s strategy, which includes holding nine picks, six of them in the top 100.
During a press conference at team headquarters, Peters remained composed and hinted that the team is close to finalizing their selection for the draft. While there is a possibility of packaging picks to acquire another first-round selection, Peters kept his options open, stating that they are considering all possibilities. The Commanders recently hosted over 20 prospects, including visits to Topgolf, as part of their pre-draft evaluation process.
The team’s unconventional approach of hosting group visits for prospects came under scrutiny, with some questioning its effectiveness in evaluating players individually. Despite the criticism, Peters defended the approach, praising the organization of the visits by player personnel assistant Ashley Cohrs. Additionally, assistant GM Lance Newmark highlighted the benefits of the group dynamic in evaluating players.
Managing partner Josh Harris played an active role in the team’s quarterback interviews and meetings with top prospects. Peters acknowledged Harris’s support and inquisitiveness, noting that this would be Harris’s first draft experience. As the Commanders finalize their selection, Peters expressed gratitude to the entire organization, including interns, for their contributions to the pre-draft process.
In the coming days, the team will complete procedural steps, such as debriefing from prospect visits and reviewing medical evaluations from the combine. Peters concluded the press conference by thanking his family for their support during the busy pre-draft period. As the Commanders prepare to make their selections, Peters looks forward to setting the foundation for the team’s future, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming draft in their rebuilding process.