The leadership structure of the Washington Commanders appears to be taking shape, starting with the recruitment of Adam Peters from the San Francisco 49ers to oversee the team’s front office. This move followed the appointment of former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers to lead the search for a new head coach and front office head. The swift decision to bring Peters on board suggests that Washington is now going through the motions of finding a replacement for Ron Rivera as head coach. The leading candidate for this position is Ben Johnson, the current offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.
Unless unexpected developments occur, it is anticipated that Johnson will become the next head coach for the Commanders once the Detroit Lions’ season concludes. According to sources, there is a strong belief that Peters was preselected to be the next general manager, and similarly, Johnson has been preselected to coach the team, as reported by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Despite Commanders owner Josh Harris being reportedly “enamored” with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the decision to bring Peters on board suggests that Belichick’s desire for complete roster control is incompatible with Washington’s structure, eliminating the likelihood of his involvement.
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Ben Johnson always made sense for the Washington Commanders
Ben Johnson, aged 37, is emerging as a highly sought-after candidate for a head coaching position, having been linked to openings with the Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, Atlanta Falcons, and the Washington Commanders. His reputation is well-founded, given his impressive track record.
During his two seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, Johnson has steered two top-five scoring offenses. His contributions include revitalizing Jared Goff into a franchise quarterback and implementing an innovative offensive scheme. Given his success, there is an anticipation of a competitive bidding war for his coaching services.
The recent hiring of Adam Peters to oversee the Commanders’ operations strongly suggests that Johnson is the preferred choice. Washington aims to replicate the success story of the San Francisco 49ers, who, in 2017, brought in a then-young offensive mind, Kyle Shanahan, as head coach, pairing him with general manager John Lynch. Notably, Peters played a role in that transformative power structure in Northern California at the time.
