Adam Peters has some big decisions to make before the trade deadline. The general manager won't want to sell off assets unless it is absolutely necessary, but the Washington Commanders must gain some positive results over the next two games.
Anything less, and the front-office supremo might have no choice but to make the Commanders sellers at the deadline.
Peters might not like it, but if the Commanders lose their next two games, he must see this situation for what it is.
Adam Peters would be admitting defeat with Commanders trade deadline sale
A growing sense around the league is that the Commanders will attempt to recoup draft capital for what looks like another massive rebuild during the 2027 offseason. Some have claimed Peters' ego will eventually get in the way, but there's no way to know for sure right now.
Time will tell, and the upcoming games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams could be decisive. But most of the media have already made up their minds.
And a large section of fans agree.
Daniel Popper of The Athletic added his name to the list of those who believe Peters must do everything in his power to sell what he can before the trade deadline. The senior writer thinks this experiment is over, and it's on the general manager to rescue something from this current group of players.
"It is time for GM Adam Peters to sell and salvage what he can from this roster."
He's not alone in his thoughts. But only the opinions in the building matter.
Commanders' trade sale would all but confirm Dan Quinn's fate
And there are no guarantees whatsoever.
The Commanders are still in the NFC East race, believe it or not. That speaks more to the division's terrible state than anything, but the New York Giants created some breathing room with an overtime win over the Houston Texans.
If the Commanders are beaten on home soil by an Eagles team missing quarterback Jalen Hurts, it's over. They might have an easier schedule moving forward, but losing this one would be arguably the final nail in the coffin.
And if this is followed by a loss to the Rams, who looked much more impressive against the Las Vegas Raiders, Peters has to wave the proverbial white flag and focus on the future.
Even if that means the writing will be on the wall for head coach Dan Quinn.
This is about protecting the future. If that means disposing of established veterans who may or may not be part of the plans, so be it. But majority partner Josh Harris isn't going to give Peters many more chances to right the ship, especially with the likes of Bob Myers and Magic Johnson in his ear.
Drastic measures might be imminent. Some fans may not like it, but it is what it is at this point.
All the big talk, bravado, and confidence in this roster have worn thin. And unless significant improvements arrive after the bye week, Peters must salvage something from another lost campaign.
Anything less would be organizational malpractice. But the situation is still fluid.
And the results will tell fans all they need to know.
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