Riggo's Rag

Securing a postseason berth and making some noise in the knockout rounds are the short-term objectives for the Washington Commanders. General manager Adam Peters and his staff will be thinking further afield with the offseason looming. The Commanders are ahead of schedule whether they make the playoffs or not. Most anticipated a transitional year under the new regime. Head coach Dan Quinn's culture shift has galvanized this previously downtrodden organization to heights not witnessed for years. This is just the start, which is the most exciting thing of all for fans. Peters is loaded with salary-cap space to sign free agents. Reports also suggest Washington will become a coveted destination once again without Dan Snyder's dark cloud hanging over the franchise. Peters also has seven draft selections at his disposal. This is his preferred method of roster building. It's cheaper with longer-term upside — something that allows each prospect to grow alongside rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. Using the Pro Football Network simulator, we took a look at how the Commanders could use their picks in this seven-round mock draft.