Not many players emerged from the Washington Commanders' first preseason game with credit. And general manager Adam Peters sent a blunt warning about the standards expected in its immediate aftermath.
The front-office leader gained a fierce reputation for being a ruthless roster builder upon taking the job. Peters leaves sentiment completely out of the equation, even when it comes to franchise cornerstones like wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The team is all that matters, and the results speak for themselves so far.
Peters wasted no time in laying down the gauntlet to those on the fringes after watching the Commanders get embarrassed in their preseason curtain raiser.