Commanders caught asleep at the wheel as prolific veteran joins bitter rival

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters | Brooke Sutton/GettyImagesThe Washington Commanders are confident in their current edge-rushing options. Fans are less bullish, so it'll be interesting to see if those who'll be tasked with significant responsibilities can produce the goods during a high-stakes campaign for the franchise.

Adam Peters is taking a calculated risk. This was magnified by a prolific veteran pass-rusher going overlooked, eventually joining one of Washington's biggest obstacles in its quest for a Super Bowl.

And it also happens to be a bitter division rival to rub further salt into the wound.

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