It appears that Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn will rely primarily on a couple of veterans \u2014 Von Miller and Jacob Martin \u2014 to juice up the pass rush in 2025. But there is another way Adam Peters can inject some youthful exuberance into this unit.<\/p>\n
Miller\u2019s bona fides are undeniable<\/a>, and Martin has had enticing moments in his career. But the fact remains that they are 36 and 29 years old, respectively, and both are signed to one-year deals.<\/p>\n In the sixth round of this year\u2019s draft, Peters passed on several potential hidden gems on the edge<\/a> to select UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano<\/a>. He made the roster and figures to be a key backup and special teamer this year, so it is hard to complain too much about that pick. But it did mean the general manager ignored a hole that he could have filled.<\/p>\n He now has a chance to address that failure, and potentially damage a rival at the same time.<\/p>\n Commanders should consider poaching Antwaun Powell-Ryland from the Eagles’ practice squad<\/p>\n When Medrano was chosen, there were three very intriguing edge rushers still on the board. None were can\u2019t-miss blue chippers like Abdul Carter. They wouldn\u2019t have lasted into the sixth round had they not had a red flag or two.<\/p>\n Antwaun Powell-Ryland, chosen a few spots after Medrano, did not end up making his team\u2019s roster. But there is a caveat to consider. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles, a team that values offensive and defensive line in the draft more than any other club in the league.<\/p>\n