"Adam Peters is in a tricky situation. His gamble to propel the Washington Commanders into win-now mode during the offseason hasn't reaped the required rewards. Injuries haven't helped, but the general manager has a significant amount of hard work ahead of him as his third recruitment period begins."
"David Bailey of Texas Tech is the only power conference player in the country who is set to post back-to-back years with a pass rush pressure rate above 20%. This season he's putting up an absurd 23% pass rush pressure rate and he's leading the nation in sacks. Grabbing the best pure edge rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft class who always has a strong plan of attack is an easy win for the Commanders."
"The Commanders desperately need help generating more pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Dorance Armstrong Jr., Jacob Martin, and rotational presence Javontae Jean-Baptiste should be back, but the same cannot be said of the others. Peters didn't address this critical position group as fans had hoped last spring. He cannot do the same again."
Adam Peters faces mounting pressure after offseason moves failed to deliver expected wins and injuries compounded roster problems. The Commanders could free more than $100 million in salary-cap space with sacrifices, which would address some needs but long-term sustainability requires effective draft building. The team currently holds only six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, with just two selections inside the first four rounds, necessitating significant roster maneuvering or trades. A projected top-10 pick offers trade-down options, but taking a high-impact edge rusher like David Bailey would directly address the urgent need for increased quarterback pressure.
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