Commanders must weigh risk vs. reward with potential Davante Adams trade

   

Is this a risk worth taking?

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The Washington Commanders have more positivity around the organization than most fans can remember. A 3-1 start to the campaign coupled with a solid foundation for the future under this exciting new regime have the team's long-suffering support dreaming big for the first time in decades. That might also change general manager Adam Peters' approach with the trade deadline on the immediate horizon.

Peters has a long-term plan in place to build through the draft and provide a sustainable platform to turn the Commanders into a playoff-contending force. He's also been aggressive in the trade market when the former San Francisco 49ers executive believes there's a deal to be had. They've been mostly trade-downs in the draft and outgoings so far. Could that change in the not-too-distant future?

Commanders could involve themselves in the Davante Adams sweepstakes

Davante Adams is seemingly on his way elsewhere after his relationship with the Las Vegas Raiders broke down further. The Commanders are reportedly going to throw their hat into the ring according to uStadium. This follows on from Dan Graziano of ESPN's report that Washington was looking to add another wideout before the trade deadline if the right opportunity comes along.

Never say never when it comes to the NFL. Adams' credentials are evident and there's no doubt he could assist in some capacity. It's the sort of bold addition typically associated with the previous owner that typically blew up in his face. Peters is doing things differently and with far more conviction.

Adams will end up somewhere like the New York Jets or potentially the Baltimore Ravens looking at the current landscape around the league. The Commanders should do their due diligence. Just don't expect anything concrete to emerge after that.