Adam Peters is officially watching a Commanders draft pick go up in flames

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters | G Fiume/GettyImagesAdam Peters faces some honest soul-searching this offseason. His grand plans to propel this ambitious project after the Washington Commanders reached the NFC Championship game have blown up spectacularly. Now, it's time to take stock and make the necessary changes as the 2026 recruitment period begins.

Some harsh truths are needed. The Commanders can point to injuries as a prominent factor in their demise, but this roster looks old and off the pace. And several young players who were expected to progress haven't met their billing, either.

One such example was one of Peters' first high-end draft picks upon taking the job.…