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As the Washington Football Team selected Jamin Davis at No. 19 in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, it brought a brief moment of calm to those sitting in the war room.

Washington stayed at its original spot, made the pick, and just like that Day 1 was over for the Burgundy and Gold. Yet in the picks prior to Washington being on the clock, calm was replaced by chaos.

As the first nine selections were completed, quarterbacks Justin Fields and Mac Jones were still on the board. The former is one that certain mocks linked to Washington in a trade-up scenario. A trade did happen, but it was the Chicago Bears getting it done at No. 11.

Jones then went to New England at No. 15. In addition, all three other NFC East teams (Dallas, Philadelphia, New York Giants) were involved in trades before Washington got its turn.

While that certainly could change plans and create enticing scenarios, Washington general manager Martin Mayhew explained that the flow was what Washington expected all along. And despite all the mayhem, moving up for a quarterback -- or anyone else -- was not in the cards.

“Really up until our pick it went pretty much the way we thought it would go," Mayhew said. "We got a few calls, but we didn’t think seriously about making any move. We felt very comfortable there.”

 

For head coach Ron Rivera -- who shares a similar mindset to Mayhew -- the goal was to stick to the plan and draft board the group had created. Despite outside events, it was imperative they continued in the direction they wanted.

That direction revolves around making the most of this entire draft. Sometimes the focus can be too narrow, just looking at how one move can make an impact. Rivera and Mayhew want more than just one player in the class to make a difference for the team.

“We just felt, looking at where we are right now with what we’re doing, to be patient. Wait and see what happens. We felt strong about it, we really did," Rivera said. 

“This isn’t just about trying to put a piece. We have a chance to put pieces into place," Rivera said. "So we felt that’s probably a better direction, or at least I believe a better direction for us right now.”

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That line of thinking fits what Rivera and Mayhew have preached leading up to the draft. Both have stated that they won't be mortgaging the future for one draft pick.

They see having picks as valuable, given that the goal is to continue to add talent and depth through the draft. Though there were a "couple guys" that they deemed worth moving up for, in the end it came down to not wanting to risk everything for one move. Doing so could limit the team everywhere else.

Since Rivera took over it's always been about the team first, and that includes the draft. The goal is to improve today and moving forward. By sticking to their board and plan that can be achieved.

“For me, what it means is making sure you’re the best team you can be right now and giving yourself the opportunity to be the best team you can be in the future too," Mayhew said.

“These guys are going to fit roles, they’re going to play positions for us, and they’re not going to be the only reason why," Rivera said. "They’re going to be part of the reason why.”

Come Day 2 and Day 3, that will continue. A quarterback could be a part of the plan, but Mayhew is also pleased with the depth chart as it stands now. 

They've evaluated the remaining names in the next tier, and while they are aware there is talent remaining, they won't change course.

“There’s some very talented quarterbacks there. We’re going to listen to our board, though," Mayhew said.