Wide receiver splashes reinforce Commanders GM Adam Peters' genius

The Washington Commanders are in good hands with general manager Adam Peters. Josh Harris' ownership group and their advisors identified him as the primary target for the role and were left in no doubt following the interview process. He's done nothing to diminish this confidence since taking the job.

Peters instantly underwent a significant roster overhaul. He improved the infrastructure in the front office and got everyone on the same page through a collaborative, cohesive operation with no leaks emerging from the building. It took some adapting for media and fans who weren't used to this previously. But it's a refreshing change of pace all the same.

It was a wild Tuesday around the NFL, which centered on two bombshell trade deals. All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams was shipped to the New York Jets for an expected reunion with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Just a few short hours later, the Buffalo Bills secured a deal with the Cleveland Browns for Pro Bowl pass-catcher Amari Cooper.

Commanders GM Adam Peters is the right man to lead this franchise

This sent shockwaves across the league. It also reinforced what an accomplished negotiator Peters is in pursuit of getting the best deals possible for the organization.

One only has to look at the deal involving Jahan Dotson to see that. The former first-round selection fell out of favor quickly under the new regime. Instead of letting things play out, Peters struck while the iron was hot, sending the wideout and a fifth-round pick to the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick and a pair of seventh-rounders.

That raised a few eyebrows, but Peters had conviction regarding his thought process and stuck to it. Looking at how Dotson's performed for the Eagles so far - gaining six receptions from 12 targets for 35 receiving yards on 66 percent of offensive snaps - it looks like a tremendous piece of business.

Considering the compensation received for Adams and Cooper, it looks even better.

Both proven performers went for third-round picks. Adams' price could rise to a second if the player and the Jets meet some almost unattainable objectives. The Bills also had to cough up a sixth-rounder to bring Cooper into the fold. There's still time for Dotson to turn things around, but Peters deserves immense credit for timing things impeccably and extracting maximum value for a player who wasn't part of his plans.

This should provide confidence for fans who became familiar with rash gambles and letting good players leave for pennies on the dollar previously. They have supreme faith that Peters will always put the team first and build on this foundation amid increasing positivity across the organization.

Whether this comes with a slight pivot before the trade deadline following Washington's outstanding start to the campaign remains to be seen. There is an opportunity for the Commanders to make their presence felt moving forward and challenge for the NFC East title in Year 1 of this extensive rebuild. Some weaknesses can be exploited by better teams, which Peters could rectify by finding value with players that could become available in the coming weeks.

Regardless of which way Peters and his accomplished staff decide, the Commanders' faithful support should trust them fully. After all, it's been a long time since they had legitimate hope within such a solid structure.

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