Adam Peters is facing a big dilemma with the No. 7 pick. The Washington Commanders general manager hinted that staying put and picking were the most likely scenarios, but some experts around the league report that he is open to moving back if the right offer comes along.
It's not hard to see why. The Commanders have fewer holes after an aggressive free agency, but they only have six draft selections. After the blockbuster trade for five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil last year, only two of those are in the first four rounds.
Moving back to obtain additional assets couldn't be ruled out entirely. But for a Washington team legend, the strategy is simple.
Commanders legend gives Adam Peters sound advice before pivotal pick at No. 7
Brian Mitchell, the special teams ace turned 106.7 The Fan co-host, believes the Commanders have a price in mind — one they would be willing to trade back for. But if it's not a massive offer or it jeopardizes their chances of landing a prospect of interest, Peters would be wise to stand pat and take the best available on his board.
"I think they have something in mind of what they would trade (back) for. But if you don't come, they have a guy that they would pick. We're taking this guy unless you blow us out of the water.
"If you're thinking about trading, but you don't have somebody you'd be willing to pick when they come to you, you've lost. And you've gotta rush and take somebody. But if somebody comes with a trade, you can take a trade and know there are these two to three people that we'll take at that position."
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This is a sensible approach. There is no point in trading down just for the sake of it. It has to be for an enticing offer and strategic. The draft isn't loaded with blue-chip prospects. If moving back denies Washington the opportunity to take one, it wouldn't be smart, regardless of what they get back in return. And the market may not even be there, in any case.
Only one quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, is expected to go in the top 10. Depending on what happens with Alabama prospect Ty Simpson, only one might end up going in the first round entirely. Unless someone is completely besotted with a prospect, it's difficult to envisage a suitable offer coming forward. Peters is well aware of that, and he'll be making plans accordingly.
The Commanders would do their trade for Tunsil again in a heartbeat. Even so, it's significantly reduced Peters' margin for error with the No. 7 pick. And that's not exactly ideal, given how volatile the early stages of the process can be.
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