Last year, Josh Harris added the Washington Commanders to his sports portfolio that includes the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. It wasn’t clear how involved he would be in the management of the team. However, a source with knowledge of the situation stated that Harris has been more involved than people expected him to be. This is not uncommon for owners who like to keep their involvement hidden from media and fans, while using Commissioner Roger Goodell as a highly-compensated pin cushion.
Harris met with quarterbacks at the Scouting Combine and will likely have a preference for one of the top prospects. While he may try to keep it subtle, once those around him sense what it is, they will go in that direction unless someone is willing to risk their career on rolling the dice with someone other than who Harris wants. The importance of this decision cannot be overstated, as it ultimately falls under Harris’ purview as owner and team leader.