The  have had a busy offseason so far. They started by overhauling their front office and coaching staff. When free agency hit, Washington opened up their checkbook. They have worked on the offensive line, the defensive line, the secondary, and the linebacker group. The Commanders even added some weapons on offense.
All this happened before the draft when Washington would have plenty of picks to add even more talent
The big question was, which direction would they head in the draft (especially at number two)? Many were expecting a quarterback, but it wasn’t a 100% guarantee.
Washington traded quarterback Sam Howell (along with a fourth-round pick and a sixth-round pick) to the Seattle Seahawks. In return, they received a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick.
What does this mean for the team, their future, and the upcoming draft?
First, let’s talk about the second-overall pick. It’s now abundantly clear that the Commanders are selecting a quarterback. The odds were already high, but trading Howell clinches it.
As for the rest of the draft, this trade now gives Washington six picks within the top 100 and a seventh pick at number 102. The Commanders have all the opportunities to revamp multiple positions through the draft. Adding help at cornerback, the offensive line, tight end, and wide receiver will likely be priorities.
For the future, it means Washington will have a new hope at quarterback. That doesn’t mean that whoever they draft will be a slam dunk. There have been plenty of busts early in the first round. However, it’s a legitimate and logical hope.
