Adam Peters must pivot as Commanders quickly become legitimate threat

Another game, another blowout win for the Washington Commanders. They're quickly becoming the surprising story of the season as this new-look football operation comes together much sooner than anticipated. Something that could force general manager Adam Peters to make a slight pivot as part of his grand plans for progression.

The Commanders aren't just beating teams, they're comfortably doing so. Dan Quinn's men are on a four-game winning streak following their emphatic success versus the Cleveland Browns in Week 5. It was a demolition job from start to finish. It was another contest where everyone played their part, putting together a complete display that sent the fans home from Northwest Stadium happy.

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Peters has plenty of food for thought. The respected front office leader came into the franchise with ambitious proposals and a long-term strategy to take this once-proud organization back to prominence. Something special is building quicker than most envisaged. The former San Francisco 49ers executive must react accordingly with the trade deadline just a few short weeks away.

If Peters was thinking about selling for additional draft assets, forget about it. There is a significant amount of momentum being accumulated and the vibes couldn't be more positive. Adding to this group is more important, especially considering it looks like Washington could genuinely make the postseason and even win the NFC East if the same trend continues.

The Commanders will get a stern test of their credentials at the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6, which will be the game of the week looking at the two teams through five weeks. If Quinn can rally his troops to another victory - however unlikely it might be right now - then it will strike a telling blow around the league.

This exceptional start isn't going unnoticed by Peters. He's a calm customer who cannot be anything other than thrilled by the way this squad is responding. It's still relatively early in the campaign, so he won't want to become reactionary. The bigger picture is the most important thing above all else.

That's not to say Peters won't strike a deal before the deadline. It won't be just to make a statement. It has to be the right one at a price that benefits the team and doesn't hurt them too much financially long-term. But if anyone can find the right guy, it's him.

Peters probably didn't expect the Commanders to be sitting at 4-1. They've faced some decent opposition and blown everyone but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers away comfortably. If those in power believe a couple more fresh faces could help them over the hump without jeopardizing their future draft assets too much, they'd be foolish not to consider it.

It's been a long time since the Commanders started the season with such a promising record. Fans should cherish every moment as a sleeping giant finally wakes. For Peters, it's time to take stock and potentially get more aggressive if there is 100 percent conviction in this team's chances this season.

There will be plenty of twists and turns to come. Peters will be watching events closely, but don't be surprised if there is some movement on the trade front with incomings if this fairytale run goes on.

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