Adam Peters did not write a how-to front-office guide, though a career spent with Super Bowl-winning franchises and title contenders has the makings of a solid outline. The chapter he’s in the midst of — helping turn the Washington Commanders into surprise NFC playoff challengers — might be his best yet.
Peters was hired as the general manager in January 2024 with the Commanders coming off a four-win campaign under the previous regime. The rookie showrunner and Washington’s managing partner, Josh Harris, sought a motivating and tactical individual to lead the team’s daily tasks. They hired former Atlanta Falcons head coach and Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
Peters led a significant overhaul, including front-office executives and the scouting department. As he worked with Quinn and the new staff on restocking the roster, longtime New England Patriots personnel executive Scott Pioli — Peters’ first NFL boss — recognized his protege’s winning approach.
“Adam didn’t make it about Adam,” Pioli said.
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