NFL analyst links Commanders with underperforming All-Pro defensive back

General manager Adam Peters has gone about his business with purpose and conviction in equal measure since joining the Washington Commanders. The front-office leader completely changed the culture through methodical alterations to the infrastructure and a dramatic roster overhaul. Looking at how things have unfolded up to now, he's the right man for the job.

Peters is always looking to improve the playing personnel and is adapting to injury issues when they arise. He'll have a good sense of what more is needed before the trade deadline and during the 2025 offseason. The Commanders are also in a strong financial position to make moves if those in power believe they can legitimately contend.

That's for the future. For now, the Commanders have some depth chart problems that could hold them back in 2024. These are more evident in the defensive secondary, which lacks the quality and sufficient depth overall to counteract the league's best offenses.

Options are relatively limited on the free-agent market at this stage of the campaign. Almost everyone remaining comes with significant risks attached. That didn't stop one analyst from touting a former All-Pro down on his luck as someone the Commanders could acquire if the price is right.

Commanders named as potential landing spot for Jamal Adams

Tyler Sullivan from CBS Sports named the Commanders as one of two potential landing spots for veteran safety Jamal Adams, who was recently granted his release by the Tennessee Titans. This centered on his previous connection to someone on Washington's staff and their lack of conviction in coverage on the backend.

"While [Jamal] Adams shouldn't be looked at as someone who can come and completely change the completion of a defense at this point in his career, the Commanders could use any help that they can get. They are allowing 24.2 points per game, allowing a 46.1% conversion rate on third down, and 70% of their opponents' red zone trips to end with a touchdown. On top of the simple need for bodies on defense, Adams does have some familiarity with the Commanders coaching staff. Specifically, linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. was Adams' defensive coordinator during their time in Seattle."

- Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports

Adams was one of the league's most prolific safeties once upon a time. That's not the case anymore. He's dealt with some troubling injury issues and lost the explosiveness that made him a dominant presence at the peak of his powers. He's also a liability in coverage, which makes this a non-starter if Peters had any sense.

This isn't the sort of move that's become associated with the Commanders since Peters took charge. Had the previous owner been involved, things might have been different. He loved to acquire the big names who couldn't make any lasting contribution. Thankfully for everyone associated with the franchise, things are changing.

Adams is a big name but not much else at this stage of his career. His bombshell trade to the Seattle Seahawks was an unmitigated disaster overall. Washington might need help in the secondary, but this is not a viable solution when one factors everything into the equation.

Peters will make more additions in some capacity. Adams shouldn't be one of them.

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