The Front Office: Adam Peters and Roster Construction

[burgold]

Some of us have banged the drum for signing FA's to multiyear contracts opposed to so many one year deals. (yes some one year deals serve a purpose)

The below article explains how the team looked to improve the D, getting them younger and faster. One of many key signings was Chaisson. The article hits on he turning down a good 3 year deal to come here for one year. Why not make that a two year deal, match the 3 year or add an optional 2nd year? Seems the guy wanted to be in Washington.

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My guess is that Chaison think he's got a chance at a BIG contract and would have turned down a two-year offer, too. I do hope that we turn some of these prove-its into long term contracts.

 

[DWinzit]

My guess is he wanted the 1 year deal so he could have another productive season a d make $20M+ a year.

Could be. I wish we were privy to that info, knowing they attempted to add more than a year. It seems like a team offering as much as NO did would have countered with a one year deals if they wanted him that bad.

Unless of course they didn't wish to rebuild on one year contracts

 

[burgold]

I just get the feeling that Washington is in a really weird place when it comes to free agency.

I think people like Quinn and they like Peters. I think the vibe is getting to be positive. At the same time, I think players don't trust this team. They see Washington and their whole lives this team has been a doormat, loser organization.

I liken it a bit to what I think ADavis is going through with the Wizards. He got traded to DC and he sees the young talent, sees the improved facilities, but he's an All Pro at the end of his career and wants to be part of a winner. It's hard word association. "Winner" just isn't the first word that comes to mind with this team and last year hurt our cause.

 

[NoCalSkins]

I just get the feeling that Washington is in a really weird place when it comes to free agency.

I think people like Quinn and they like Peters. I think the vibe is getting to be positive. At the same time, I think players don't trust this team. They see Washington and their whole lives this team has been a doormat, loser organization.

I liken it a bit to what I think ADavis is going through with the Wizards. He got traded to DC and he sees the young talent, sees the improved facilities, but he's an All Pro at the end of his career and wants to be part of a winner. It's hard word association. "Winner" just isn't the first word that comes to mind with this team and last year hurt our cause.

It's possible that for all the positive changes the organization has made, for the super star players themselves they would want to see some kind of consistency in winning before making commitments. So far under new ownership there is an NFCC appearance and a huge fall from grace immediately following. The fall from grace season has a lot of nuance as to why it happened, but I imagine a chunk of free agents would rather sign on with an already good team to help them get even better versus sign on to a loser trying to get them above water. Of course money and other factors play a part too but I am assuming joining a team already ready to compete is attractive.

 

[Dlts20]

Peters with a interview today on the NFL network. I think that you will want to read it

Adam Peters talks about picking Sonny Styles, Antonio Williams; Jayden Daniels’ offseason

Adam Peters speaks to the media

www.hogshaven.com

 

[Anselmheifer]

Peters with a interview today on the NFL network. I think that you will want to read it

Adam Peters talks about picking Sonny Styles, Antonio Williams; Jayden Daniels’ offseason

Adam Peters speaks to the media

www.hogshaven.com

He doesn’t sound like a guy desperate to add more weapons.

 

[Dlts20]

 

[Conn]

I just get the feeling that Washington is in a really weird place when it comes to free agency.

I think people like Quinn and they like Peters. I think the vibe is getting to be positive. At the same time, I think players don't trust this team. They see Washington and their whole lives this team has been a doormat, loser organization.

I liken it a bit to what I think ADavis is going through with the Wizards. He got traded to DC and he sees the young talent, sees the improved facilities, but he's an All Pro at the end of his career and wants to be part of a winner. It's hard word association. "Winner" just isn't the first word that comes to mind with this team and last year hurt our cause.

It's possible that for all the positive changes the organization has made, for the super star players themselves they would want to see some kind of consistency in winning before making commitments. So far under new ownership there is an NFCC appearance and a huge fall from grace immediately following. The fall from grace season has a lot of nuance as to why it happened, but I imagine a chunk of free agents would rather sign on with an already good team to help them get even better versus sign on to a loser trying to get them above water. Of course money and other factors play a part too but I am assuming joining a team already ready to compete is attractive.

And along with what you guys said, you’re missing the other big “hard to trust the stability of the org” signifier…Quinn fired both his coordinators this offseason going into year three of his contract, and hired first time playcallers as replacements.

Definitely a situation where you could see many outside the org wanting to see it play out before tying their future to ours.

 

[DWinzit]

And along with what you guys said, you’re missing the other big “hard to trust the stability of the org” signifier…Quinn fired both his coordinators this offseason going into year three of his contract, and hired first time playcallers as replacements.

Definitely a situation where you could see many outside the org wanting to see it play out before tying their future to ours.

Agreed and think that has been downplayed around here.

There are cracks in the foundation and the patching has't been able to prove it can keep the basement dry and the foundation sturdy

 

[burgold]

OTOH, if we consider the foundation of a team its QB and lines, then it feels like we are more than heading in the right direction.

Our oline looks strong and deep enough even though we worry a bit about center and left guard. Our D Line should be tough this year though glass half-emptiers will accurately point out that we have a lot of expiring contracts there. Best case scenario, Daronte Jones gets these linemen rocking and we convert a few of the one-yearers to multi-yearers and then that side is pretty set. If the Goblin (I want that to be his nickname) turns out to be a good center then we have a long term answer there and every spot cemented except left guard which we may still be answered if everyone is right about Coleman (and if he can stay healthy.)

So, I'm not feeling terrible about the foundation. The other side of foundation though are the coaches. The people whose job is to teach, strategize, and maximize. Honestly, I don't know if we have that foundation set at all and the answer may not come until midseason if at all.

 

[DWinzit]

The foundation reference was aimed directly at having 2 brand new coordinators with little to non coordinating experience. What goes with that are the issues of new staff, new schemes, more turnover of players, creating play books... Plus there should be pressure felt by AP and DQ if the season begins sketchy. That doesn't make for the most appealing place for a FA to choose over a more established team/staff

 

[skinzplay]

The Forbes image reclamation project was so odd.

He sucked here. He sucked there.

The one thing the Rams did better than we did (either staff) was limiting his role to a point where he could do the least possible damage and had the most chance of success.

However he still stunk and cost them.

He’ll be out of the league in 2 years.

Boy Wonder is very, very good at using hyped promotion to elevate perception of Rams players and assistant coaches, and the scribes and their echo chambers keep it going. Every assistant is brilliant, even if he was only there for 35 minutes, but especially if his hire means a draft pick for the Rams. They're very, very good at this.

 

[method man]

Boy Wonder is very, very good at using hyped promotion to elevate perception of Rams players and assistant coaches, and the scribes and their echo chambers keep it going. Every assistant is brilliant, even if he was only there for 35 minutes, but especially if his hire means a draft pick for the Rams. They're very, very good at this.

They are going to get a couple for Scheelhasse after he gets his HC gig

 

[Faithful Fan]

With what Luke did last year, I anecdotally remember a number of busted coverages. He had his chance to step up when Terry went down but Robbie Chosen came off the street and made a bigger impact than him as a receiver.

By what metric did Chosen make a bigger impact? Luke had a 50-yard catch, a 33-yard catch, and 3 touchdowns (taking about 30% of the snaps in 9 games). Chosen had 53 yards in 3 games. Of course Luke had more opportunities, but he caught 74% of his targets compared to Chosen’s 55%. Maybe that old anecdotal memory isn’t so good.

Anyway, Luke is better than people think, mark my words.

 

[Boone]

Look... McCaffrey had 18 catches his rookie year, and was on pace for 30 or so in 2025 before he got hurt. Those are very pedestrian numbers no matter who they belong to. He is a very good returner, but any statement that he's 'good' or 'going to be good' at WR is just conjecture. Could he continue to develop with more WR experience? Yes - it's possible. Will 2026 be a breakout season? I guess it could be. But he's just been a guy so far.

 

[DWinzit]

Look... McCaffrey had 18 catches his rookie year, and was on pace for 30 or so in 2025 before he got hurt. Those are very pedestrian numbers no matter who they belong to. He is a very good returner, but any statement that he's 'good' or 'going to be good' at WR is just conjecture. Could he continue to develop with more WR experience? Yes - it's possible. Will 2026 be a breakout season? I guess it could be. But he's just been a guy so far.

Absolutely. His injury (along with Jaydens) was most detrimental to his progression. Last year was the perfect opportunity to shine with the dearth of WR talent on the roster.

I am of course rooting for he, Lane and Burks to have a breakout year. If one of them does, we will be in a much better place. Right now they are all WR4's really

 

[burgold]

I think what some of us are holding onto is the trend. At the start of the season, it felt like Luke was not allowed on the field and if he ever was he was barely ever targeted. In the games right before his injury, he started getting some multi-catch games and it appeared that Marcus was starting to trust him. He was finally starting to flash a little consistency.

Now, I don't believe the train has arrived in the station. He's still more risk than ready/proven. I do think he's flashed enough that I want to see him in training camp and preseason to see if he can turn those sparks into something, but right now I see him battling for a fifth or sixth receiver spot vs. challenging to be one of the top three or even four. OTOH, my eternal optimist argues that if those last three games before injury were more than just a tease it's possible that he can become a contributor on special teams and at depth receiver.

 

[Ashburn Dave]

Never forget the pile of crap we used to have to deal with before. While AP has made some mistakes, I'll cut him some slack considering what it was.

 

[Faithful Fan]

Look... McCaffrey had 18 catches his rookie year, and was on pace for 30 or so in 2025 before he got hurt. Those are very pedestrian numbers no matter who they belong to. He is a very good returner, but any statement that he's 'good' or 'going to be good' at WR is just conjecture. Could he continue to develop with more WR experience? Yes - it's possible. Will 2026 be a breakout season? I guess it could be. But he's just been a guy so far.

My statement was he is “better than people think,” that is not conjecture when people have false memories of Chosen having a bigger impact, as in the post I answered. I also see people placing Burks and Lane higher in the depth chart when Luke significantly outperformed them by every conceivable metric.

But yes, of course predictions about how good he will be are conjectural, that’s the nature of predictions. That said, I think he has shown more potential than the average fan acknowledges. He was on pace for about 20 catches for 400 yards and 5 touchdowns last year. Those are pedestrian numbers for sure, but you have to put those in the context of his limited opportunities, which he made the most of. He only took about 30% of the snaps and was rarely targeted, but he had a high success rate in terms of catch%, ypc, scoring, and ball security.

Luke was always going to be a project as a converted quarterback out of Rice drafted 100th overall, but that investment was starting to pay dividends when he broke his collarbone. That plus his high athleticism and all-pro pedigree (both dad and brother) are reasons to have hope he will be good.

And I’m not even saying he will reach that level, just that he’s better than people comparing him unfavorably to objectively worse players seem to think.

 

[skinzplay]

They are going to get a couple for Scheelhasse after he gets his HC gig

If they had my man LeVar Burton on that staff, Boy Wonder would have the media going on about how revolutionary his r̶e̶a̶d̶ o̶p̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ reading rainbow offense is gonna be. The Jedi mind tricks are strong with Boy Wonder.