“Real deal,” Reaves said. “They’re not wasting any time.”
The Commanders entered the new league year with half their roster hitting the open market, and whether Quinn wants to call it rebuilding or recalibrating, the new roster will be made in his and Peters’ image. Though most of the open spots have been filled by new players, Washington decided to retain four players from the old regime: Reaves, tackle Cornelius Lucas, defensive end Efe Obada and receiver/return specialist Jamison Crowder.
The new staff made two things clear to the players they decided to keep: they want to win and do so the right way.