Analyst declares Commanders’ 2025 draft ends franchise’s darkest chapter

The Washington Commanders' dark days under Dan Snyder seem like a distant memory. One analyst believes the team's efficient 2025 NFL Draft finally buries the former owner's era for good. Things are being done differently now. The Commanders have ambition, purpose, and direction. There are short and long-term goals with supportive ownership willing to invest. There's a collaborative approach to player recruitment with lofty plans behind the scenes. And the turnaround has been nothing short of miraculous. Adam Peters didn't have much to work with during the draft after some frantic trade activity. The Commanders opted to not trade down, so making each of his five picks mean something was critical. Fortunately for fans, Washington is in the best possible hands. This was a sentiment echoed by Chris Trapasso from CBS Sports. He listed the Commanders among those who had the most impactful draft in 2025. He also thought this was another step away from the Snyder years, which were riddled with mismanagement and negl