Feb 5, 2024; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (L) smiles as Commanders general manager Adam Peters (R) speaks during Quinn's introductory press conference at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Commanders Land $96 Million WR In Blockbuster Trade Proposal.
The Washington Commanders have almost completely overhauled the roster since new general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn took over.
While the biggest question remains which quarterback Washington will select with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft later this month, there are a few other question marks on offense that will need to be addressed.
At running back, the team seems in good shape with Brian Robinson Jr. as the bruising every down back and the addition of Austin Ekler to serve as a change of pace option who can also serve as a reliable receiver for the young QB that comes to DC.
The Washington Commanders will likely draft a young tight end to learn behind Zach Ertz — who the team brought in due to his familiarity with new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. Peters has made a few moves to bolster one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL in 2023, but Washington will still use the draft to fill voids up front, particularly at tackle.
Last season, Washington’s WR group looked solid on paper. The trio of Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel and Jahan Dotson felt like it could be a nightmare for opposing defenses, but former OC Eric Bieniemy struggled to scheme ways to get the ball to McLaurin on a regular basis. The former Ohio State wideout is considered a top 10 NFL WR and has thrived in Washington despite inconsistency at the QB position.
Dotson felt poised for a breakout season after a noteworthy rookie campaign, but took a step back in the new offense.
Samuel had his best season in Washington, but the team decided to part ways with him in the offseason. With McLaurin and Dotson as small, speedsters who can beat defenses over the top, Washington is lacking a jack-of-all trades bigger bodied wideout who can line up from all the WR positions and compliment McLaurin’s skillset.
A recent trade proposal from Bleacher Report solves that problem via a trade between Washington and the San Francisco 49ers, who Peters has plenty of familiarity with as he’s been the architect behind that roster under John Lynch for the last several years
