Commanders introduce new GM: Adam Peters talks HC hiring process, building through draft, plus other takeaways

The Washington Commanders found new ownership last offseason. After parting ways with head coach Ron Rivera after a 4-13 season, the team found its new general manager. The Commanders hired former San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters to take over as the front-office role.

Peters spent seven seasons with the 49ers as vice president of player personnel first, and then assistant general manager later. He also worked as the director of college scouting with the Denver Broncos, and served as a scout for the New England Patriots. Peters was viewed as arguably the top GM candidate this offseason, so Josh Harris wasted no time locking him down. 

Peters, who will help the team find its new head coach and rebuild the franchise, was introduced Tuesday to Washington media, and held his introductory press conference. Here are a few key items he and Harris addressed:

Peters had options. Why Washington?: ‘”Everything'” is the answer to that question,” Peters said. “Everything is exactly what a person in my seat would want. Great ownership group, a great fan base, the ability to start new with a new coach. All of those things were so appealing to me that really, going through this process, it was very clear to me at a very early time, right when I met with Josh, this is where I wanted to be.” 

What Harris saw in his new GM: “Adam’s a winner. He’s won everywhere he’s been,” Harris said. “First in Boston, then in obviously Denver, then in San Francisco, and he’s learned from a lot of great leaders. He’s about excellence. He’s about attracting the best people and then holding them accountable. He’s about building edges. He’s inclusive. He wants people from a lot of different backgrounds, a lot of different perspectives. So it was a pretty easy decision from my point of view.” 

What Peters is looking for in a head coach: “We’re looking for the best leader for this team, for the…

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Author : Jordan Dajani

Publish date : 2024-01-17 17:08:02

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