Commanders news: Adam Peters, Josh Harris, Ben Johnson and Brian Griese
By Dean Jones
Which Washington Commanders news stories are hitting the headlines as optimism grows around the franchise's current direction under Adam Peters?
All eyes were on the Washington Commanders as new general manager Adam Peters sat down in front of the media for his introductory press conference on Wednesday afternoon. The impression he left was substantial. After decades of misery and personnel failure, it seems like this storied franchise is finally in the best possible hands for future prosperity.
Talk is cheap, of course. But Peters made his intentions clear - the Commanders are going to go about their business differently and with conviction. Something that's been a long time coming and represents the dawning of a new era under Josh Harris' ownership group.
As expected, there was a lot to unpack. The stories causing debate include Peters' ambitions, Harris' obvious delight, the prospect of Brian Griese joining the staff, and the Commanders getting their long-awaited interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
Let's delve into each topic in more detail.
Commanders secure Ben Johnson interview
The Washington Commanders are doing their due diligence by interviewing prospective head coaching candidates. According to multiple reports, their primary target is Ben Johnson. However, general manager Adam Peters highlighted the desire to find a true leader of men regardless of whether they possess an offensive or defensive background.
Johnson will have his pick of teams after catching the eye once again this season as the Detroit Lions play-calling guru. The Commanders will make a strong pitch for his services during their virtual meeting on Friday. From the outside looking in, this looks like a hard project to turn down.
The Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks are also going to interview Johnson later this week. It'll be interesting to see how things unfold, but the offensive coordinator looks more than ready for a top job after spurning advances last year.