"The first significant roster move Adam Peters made with 2025 in mind occurred midway through the 2024 season. The Washington Commanders traded three picks to the New Orleans Saints for Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore and a fifth-round selection. Lattimore was coming off an injury. When questioned about his health, Peters made it clear that, though he hoped the 28-year-old could contribute in 2024, the deal had come about only because he was signed through the 2025 season."
"It became increasingly clear over the offseason that Peters was going all-in on 2025. Jayden Daniels' spectacular rookie campaign had pushed the timeline for success ahead. Whereas the new regime's strategy had been to build methodically through the draft and wise investment in young free agents, they seemed to do a complete 180 in preparation for the quarterback's second campaign. Things went about as badly as they possibly could."
Adam Peters executed a major midseason trade, sending three picks to New Orleans to acquire cornerback Marshon Lattimore and a fifth-round pick, citing Lattimore's contract through 2025. The front office shifted toward an aggressive 2025-focused timeline after Jayden Daniels' rookie success, reversing earlier methodical draft-and-develop plans. That approach included multi-year deals for young veterans expected to be entering their primes but relied on optimistic roster assessment. Injuries and bad luck compounded problems, and results deteriorated through the season. The team faces a likely 4-13 record, the oldest roster in the league, and a renewed need for large-scale overhaul despite retaining promising young players like Daniels.
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