Adam Peters didn't think much of players drafted throughout Ron Rivera's woeful four-year stint at the helm. One of the most disappointing flops is now getting the chance to resurrect his career on one of the Washington Commanders' bitter NFC East rivals.
The Commanders released, traded, or let walk plenty of Rivera's draft picks who never met their billing for one reason or another. It didn't matter where they were taken; Peters adopted a ruthless mindset to his roster construction. Anyone not pulling their weight or failing to progress was shown the door quickly.
Saahdiq Charles was one of them. The Commanders let him leave for the Tennessee Titans last offseason after failing to grasp countless opportunities to firmly establish himself. This didn't go according to plan.
Former Commanders draft flop Saahdiq Charles has joined the Cowboys
The offensive lineman lacked the motivation needed. Charles announced his shock retirement just a few short weeks after joining the Titans. The former LSU star either didn't like the fit or didn't have the juice needed to seize the moment in unfamiliar surroundings.
Now, he's back in the game.
Charles felt energized enough to try and land somewhere else this offseason. The Dallas Cowboys are giving him that opportunity, signing him to a one-year deal after bringing the lineman in for a workout recently.
This is another example of owner/general manager Jerry Jones trusting his pre-draft assessments and completely ignoring NFL production. Charles was a decent player with the Tigers, but he was almost always a weak link when tasked with significant reps with the Commanders.
Simply put, Charles overstayed his welcome long before his rookie contract expired.
This isn't going to strike fear into any Commanders fans. They saw how vulnerable Charles was in pass protection. Whether it was on the edge or at the guard spots, he didn't have much consistency to show for his efforts. Considering the player's frame and physical attributes, he was a major disappointment on running plays for good measure.
Whether he'll carve out a prominent role for himself in Dallas is anyone's guess. The Cowboys saw something they liked that warranted further investigation. Charles got his foot back in the door, but his hard work is just getting started.
It's not costing the Cowboys much to find out one way or another. Even so, he'll need to make drastic improvements if his subpar production in Washington is any indication.
That's of no concern to the Commanders, who are looking to reaffirm their newfound status above the Cowboys next season. Looking at the current state of the two franchises, there's a good chance that'll happen.
Charles' presence in Dallas isn't going to change that.
