Democracy Dies in Darkness
Washington Commanders

Adam Peters could do no wrong. Now the GM can show how he handles adversity.

The Commanders general manager’s previous stops — including eight years in the Denver Broncos’ front office — could help him as he faces a new challenge.

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General Manager Adam Peters, shown ahead of a game in 2024, helped the Commanders to a breakout season last year. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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Adam Peters reached the peak of the NFL as soon as he entered the league. After being hired by the New England Patriots as a scouting assistant in 2003, he was part of a staff that won back-to-back Super Bowls.

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The comments reflect a critical view of Adam Peters's management decisions, particularly regarding player acquisitions and draft choices. Many commenters highlight perceived errors, such as letting talented players like Forbes leave and acquiring aging players who did not perform... Show more
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Tashan Reed covers the Washington Commanders for The Washington Post. He joined The Post in September 2025 after over seven years at The Athletic, where he spent five years covering the Las Vegas Raiders and also focused on the NFL, diversity and enterprise. He also covered Florida State Football for The Athletic from 2018-2020. @tashanreed
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