Adam Peters could do no wrong during his first season running the Washington Commanders' front office in 2024. The general manager's drastic roster overhaul paid dividends, with head coach Dan Quinn's squad going on a fairy-tale run that culminated in the NFC Championship Game.
Expectations were high that this could provide the platform for a prosperous new era in Washington. Fans were dreaming big, especially after being starved of success for so long during the tyrannical reign of Dan Snyder. However, it didn't take long for things to come crashing back down to earth.