Commanders Miss Out on Pierce, Seek Star Receiver

0:00On March 20th, the Washington Commanders General Manager, Adam Peters, went all out during the early free agency period, chasing top-wide receivers to boost the team. They targeted players like Romeo Doves, who ended up signing with the New England Patriots and Ali Pierce from the Indianapolis Colts. Sources say the commanders would have made a big push for Pierce if the Colts had let him hit the open market. In fact, Pierce was ready to join Washington right away. That move didn't happen because Indianapolis stepped up at the last minute with a four-year deal worth $114 million, including $84 million in guarantees and a $26 million signing bonus. This mishearts for the commanders, who need a strong partner for Terry McLaren, whose contract runs through next year. Fans see Pierce as the perfect young, speedy option they targeted. Peters did add Diamy Brown and Van Jefferson as deft pieces, but the team still hunts for a true star receiver. It shows Washington's appeal is growing, even if Pierce stayed put.