Adam Peters is pretty tapped out when it comes to disposable income for the trade market. That doesn't mean the Washington Commanders general manager won't consider another bold move if he believes it could benefit the franchise's chances in 2025.
That seems unlikely, but there are always some willing sellers the closer we get to the trade deadline. Peters will be ready to strike with conviction if the right opportunity presents itself. But the Commanders would be wise to examine the bigger picture with no second-round pick next spring and only six selections across the seven rounds.
One NFL analyst believes a crazy reunion between head coach Dan Quinn and Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Mazi Smith could be a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Commanders trade idea would reunite head coach Dan Quinn with Mazi Smith
Kristopher Knox from The Bleacher Report thought the Cowboys could make Smith available after acquiring Kenny Clark in the trade that sent All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Given the 2024 first-round pick's previous connection to Quinn, the Commanders could be a possible destination, according to the analyst.
"The arrival of Kenny Clark via the Micah Parsons trade has essentially made [Mazi] Smith an afterthought. The fact that Dallas has a (mostly) new coaching staff this season does nothing to brighten his future with the franchise. However, Smith is a 6'3", 337-pound defender, and size can't be coached. He's also just 24 years old and has two years remaining on his rookie contract. Teams looking for a rotational run-stopper or even a project to develop for the future should be willing to take a flier on him. The Cowboys should be willing to listen to any reasonable offer."Kristopher Knox
This seems highly unlikely. The Commanders have a sixth-round pick to potentially get a deal done after shipping Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers, but this looks like a hypothetical transaction with the scope to backfire badly.
Smith has been nothing short of woeful since being drafted. The Michigan product struggles to generate any meaningful pressure, and his lackluster efforts against the run become an ongoing frustration. Dallas's patience has seemingly run out, so a fresh start could be the best possible solution for all parties.
Quinn was criticized for his initial approach with Smith. The Commanders also look set on the defensive line interior. Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, Johnny Newton, and Eddie Goldman are a capable quartet who are way down the list of Washington's problems currently. If Peters is going to make another trade, it should be centered on a weaker position group.
That's still to be determined, but it would be a bombshell of epic proportions if Smith ended up in Washington.