The Washington Commanders got out of the playoff race after recording 4-13 in the 2023 NFL season. Following a disappointing season, they are undergoing a significant transformation this offseason. The move started with a change in ownership and the departure of head coach Ron Rivera. Surprisingly, general manager Martin Mayhew retained his position despite this predicted coaching shakeup.
However, the Commanders are also now looking to reshape their leadership further by appointing former San Francisco 49ers executive Adam Peters as the new general manager.
Commanders hire ex-49ers GM Adam Peters
The Commanders have appointed Adam Peters as their GM, as reported by CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones. This decision follows a meticulous search process, with Peters emerging as the preferred candidate over the Chicago Bears’ assistant GM Ian Cunningham.
The selection of the Commander’s new GM became imminent after both finalists engaged in second-round interviews conducted through video conference calls. It allowed the team’s search committee, led by franchise President Jason Wright, to assess the candidates comprehensively.
Season’s first general manager hire: Commanders are hiring 49ers’ assistant GM Adam Peters as their general manager, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2024
Peters won Super Bowls while working in New England and Denver, and has been in SF since 2017, helping build one of the NFL’s top rosters. pic.twitter.com/oFMwfH0Lpw
While Martin Mayhew currently holds the GM position for the Commanders, Adam Peters is expected to play a vital role in restructuring the leadership within the front office. He is taking charge of football operations as the franchise embarks on the quest for a new head coach following the recent dismissal of Ron Rivera, who has been struggling with cancer for a long time.
Peters’ arrival marks a significant milestone for the Commanders, making him the first full-blown GM atop the front office hierarchy since Charley Casserly. Meanwhile, the potential reassignment or replacement of Mayhew and former Carolina Panthers GM Marty Hurney also hit the headlines for a while.
How good is Adam Peters NFL resume?
Adam Peters boasts an impressive NFL resume and has solidified his status as one of the NFL’s top talent evaluators. After joining the San Francisco 49ers in 2017 as the vice president of player personnel, he played a crucial role in shaping the team’s success.
The Northern California native brought with him a wealth of experience, having previously worked as a scout with the New England Patriots under the legendary Bill Belichick. Since his arrival, the 49ers have enjoyed considerable success. They reached the NFC Championship three times since 2019 and made a Super Bowl appearance in that span. In the 2023 postseason, the team secured the top seed in the NFC as well, and the success goes on.
Adam Peters was the first major front office hire made by 49ers GM John Lynch when he was hired in 2017. Now Peters becomes the first major front office hire made by Commanders owner Josh Harris as Washington enters a new era. https://t.co/IT3HNHktRa
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2024
Collaborating with general manager John Lynch, the vetetan played a key role in constructing one of the NFL’s most talented rosters. Notable achievements include the shrewd selection of cost-effective quarterback Brock Purdy and the acquisition of this year’s MVP frontrunner, Christian McCaffrey.
Before his tenure with the 49ers, Adam Peters spent eight years with the Denver Broncos and transitioned from a scout to the director of college scouting. His illustrious career includes three Super Bowl victories, two with the Patriots and one with the Broncos.
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