The Washington Commanders have officially hired San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager as their new general manager to bring the franchise into a new era. Here's how social media reacted to the news.
BREAKING: The #Commanders are hiring #49ers assistant GM Adam Peters as their new GM, per @AdamSchefter. One of the most coveted candidates, Peters has been a key voice in San Francisco as they've built one of the NFL's premier rosters. pic.twitter.com/Nb2EUc9hzn
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 12, 2024
The Adam Peters hire tells you a few things about Harris' ownership group.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 12, 2024
1) They work quickly. Took just 4 days to get their guy.
2) They aren't afraid to spend. He's not going to come cheap.
3) Folks around the NFL think very highly of this group so far. They just landed…
Since joining 49ers as VP of player personnel in 2017 he has drafted five first-team all-pros: Nick Bosa (1st round), Deebo Samuel (2nd), Fred Warner (3rd), George Kittle (5th) and Talanoa Hufanga (5th).
— Neil Greenberg (@ngreenberg) January 12, 2024
Washington's last drafted all pro was Brandon Scherff in 2015 https://t.co/Oq1sh882C1
Josh Harris and his team lands Adam Peters with their 1st major hire. A+ in my book. Let’s gooooooo @Commanders !!!
— Brian Mitchell (@BMITCHLIVE30) January 12, 2024
Adam Peters is a home-run hire. The kind of hire that was unthinkable under the previous owner. Josh Harris killed it with this search. #Commanders
— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) January 12, 2024
Adam Peters is a winner, who saw it done at the highest levels in 3 different organizations. Excited to see him build a roster with Josh Harris and the next Head Coach that gives DC the winning franchise that routinely competes for championships it deserves. https://t.co/7KyU0ZquiF
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 12, 2024
Adam Peters is one of, but not the, first front-office/executive hires by Josh Harris since he purchased the team last July. Craig Fischer was named CFO in August and Eugene Shen was hired as a senior VP of football strategy in October.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 12, 2024
As the lead football decision-maker,…
I think it's a slam dunk move by the Harris group to hire Adam Peters to become the GM for the @Commanders. Peters has been part of consistent winning organizations. Now he can put his stamp on a franchise in search of real football leadership. #NFL
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) January 12, 2024
Adam Peters job history
— Denton Day (D-Day) (@TheDentonDay) January 12, 2024
-Patriots as a scout (2003-2008)
-Broncos as a scout, assistant of college scouting and director of college scouting (2009-16)
-49ers VP of player personnel & assistant GM (2017-2023)
He's helped build three Super Bowl champs. Huge get #HTTC
Adam Peters turned down interviews with the Cardinals, Titans, Chargers and Raiders.
— Tae & Todd Commanders Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) January 12, 2024
Josh Harris convinced him to come to be GM for the Commanders.
Wow.#HTTC
“Thorough but Rapid” Josh Harris hits a home run with the Adam Peters hire. LFG #COMMANDERS #HTTC https://t.co/XUlFfhQqvu
— Tailgate Ted (@TailgateTed) January 12, 2024
WE GOT ADAM PETERS #HTTC pic.twitter.com/XzmIw7XGTu
— Mason Kinnahan (@Mason_Kinnahan) January 12, 2024
Adam Peters, in 21 years with the Patriots, Broncos and 49ers:
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 12, 2024
3 Super Bowl wins
6 conference championships
13 divisional titles
GEEKED!!! 🫡
— The Podfather (@TheBurgundyZone) January 12, 2024
Congratulations to the HOG & Adam Peters, now let’s get to work! #HTTC https://t.co/dRi5UFi3N8 pic.twitter.com/GAc5jJPb3w
The Washington Commanders are hiring San Francisco 49ers’ assistant GM Adam Peters as their new general manager.
— All-Pro Reels (@allproreels) January 12, 2024
In New England and Denver, Peters has won 3 Super Bowls. In San Francisco since 2017, he has been instrumental in building one of the NFL’s best rosters. pic.twitter.com/EOW3LNGrqn
WELCOME TO DC ADAM PETERS! pic.twitter.com/6vyRofklIi
— brandon (@Caleb13MVP) January 12, 2024
Man, Adam Peters is an unbelievable hire… look out for more potential Quality Hires in the FO as well.
— 👑 WerdsofWysdom 👑 R.I.P. MAB (@Jeronimobrat) January 12, 2024
You have to start up top.
The Commanders just hired Adam Peters as president of football ops & he’s regarded as the top up and coming GM in football. To be able to actually go out and get talent like this is crazy to see. Adam Peters turned down jobs in the past and wanted to come here you love to see it.
— Zac (@DCzWall) January 12, 2024
Adam Peters was one of the top GM candidates this offseason, and now he heads to Washington’s front office♦️
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) January 12, 2024
📝 @MySportsUpdate https://t.co/myCVOomRkz pic.twitter.com/G67ZAT2gGP
Thank you Adam Peters!
— John Chapman (@JL_Chapman) January 12, 2024
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This is just the beginning! Welcome Adam Peters to the Washington Commanders! Not a lot of better places to choose from than the San Fran staff/front office. Love to see it
— Washington DC Sports News (@DCSportsNews365) January 12, 2024
— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) January 12, 2024
MD Gov @iamwesmoore on Commanders owner Josh Harris hiring Adam Peters as GM: "It's a great move, you've got somebody that has a history of building championships...Not surprised at all. Move fast. I like the way they do business."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 12, 2024
— noah knaysayer (@paulwillFGP) January 12, 2024
No. 1 on our list of candidates and it appears the Commanders will be getting one of the top three coaching targets as well. Good things coming to Washington. https://t.co/Oy90WeMMhW
— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) January 12, 2024
Absolute grand slam hire https://t.co/GB5JYIaEiQ
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) January 12, 2024
It’s a good time to be a Washington fan https://t.co/vUaoHDYYfJ
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) January 12, 2024
Great get https://t.co/W1CYr9LF74
— michael phillips (@michaelpinRVA) January 12, 2024
