Adam Peters' controversial draft gamble looks exactly how fans feared

Adam Peters didn't have much to work with during the 2025 NFL Draft. The Washington Commanders opted to make some bold trades in their quest to cement a place among the contenders, leaving the general manager with just five selections. Almost all of them have seen the field in some capacity, but one controversial choice is already panning out just as fans feared. Considering how the Commanders' defense has been decimated by injuries this season, the fact that Washington's coaching staff hasn't gotten Kain Medrano on the field for anything more than 20 special teams snaps is a damning indictment of his development. The sixth-round rookie was extremely athletic and incredibly raw coming into the league. It seems as if the necessary progress hasn't arrived to inspire confidence as yet. Medrano was always a long-term investment. Even though the Commanders are going nowhere fast this season, there remains a reluctance to give him reps on the defensive rotation. That might change with Dan Quinn taking over play-ca