Hey Commanders fans, did you see Eagles GM Howie Roseman putting on a GM clinic this week?
The NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles are dead in 2026. They have lost seven straight, so what does Roseman do? He gets on the phone, and he trades starting defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars. Yes, the Jags obtain a fierce inside defensive player who can help them immediately. But the Eagles get what Roseman wants in return: more draft capital for his future teams in Philadelphia, including the Jags’ 2027 first-round pick and 2029 second-round selection.
That’s how it is done, my Commanders fans/friends. Hey, Roseman knows they are on their third quarterback this season, and they may end up with a very high pick themselves in the next draft. That draft is being held in Washington, DC, by the way, and it is going to be starring Howie Roseman and the Eagles war room. Get ready…
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I checked just now, and the Eagles have the fifth pick in next year’s draft. And they just added the Jags No. 1, too. Even more, the Eagles now have eight picks in the next draft.
The Commanders, after Sunday’s loss to the Rams, coupled with the Cowboys and Giants wins, are now three games back of the Giants and two back of the Cowboys. For the Commanders, who are only 2-5-1, to make the playoffs this season, they would need to pass not one team, but both teams. So why did they make no trades, worrying about whether they are gonna beat the Giants on Thursday?
Well, what message would that send to this 2026 Commanders team? That type of thinking didn’t stop Roseman from doing something big, did it?
The 2027 Washington Commanders are going to need new pieces, several new pieces. Of course, I want the team to go on a run, finish 9-7-1 atop the NFC East, and earn a playoff seed. However, sitting here learning what the Eagles and Howie Roseman pulled off this week is a bit discouraging.
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Roseman reminds me of a Darrell Green quote from many years ago, while he was playing corner in the NFL. He said he had to learn to have a short memory after he was burned for touchdowns or big plays. He spoke of learning to get back up, forget the last play, and go all in on the next one. That’s Roseman. His 2026 team stinks; he’s on his third quarterback, so he dusts himself off and says, ‘What can I do right now to help our 2027 team?’
The NFL trade deadline came and went on Tuesday. Washington GM Adam Peters made no moves. Now Peters doesn’t have the same job security as Roseman, who has been with the Eagles forever. And remember, before he became arguably the NFL’s best GM, he had some rough years, too.
It’s also worth noting that Washington didn’t have anyone who would’ve demanded a return like Davis’s. Sure, multiple Day 3 picks would’ve been nice, but Peters understands he needs to find some wins.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders’ division rival puts on a GM clinic
