Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, general manager of the Minnesota Vikings, is perhaps the most hotly contested person in the NFL prior to draft day since he has spent months, if not years, perfecting this year’s draft. On April 22, Diana Russini of The Athletic wrote that Adofo-Mensah is in charge of a group of five general managers who, in her opinion, are facing the greatest challenges.
According to Russini, “Kwesi Adofo-Mensah of the Vikings is the GM under the most pressure in this draft.” “His Vikings are 20-14 after three years in charge, but they haven’t won a playoff game. Adofo-Mensah is running out of time after allowing Kirk Cousins depart, despite his head coach’s stated wish to keep the quarterback. This may be his greatest chance to add a passer who could change the course of the club.
Finally coming up with a plan after letting go of Kirk Cousins, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
The Vikings are expected to do “everything they can do to move up” on the first day of the draft, according to Russini, considering the bold decision to walk on from Cousins. Though Adofo-Mensah’s activities on Thursday, April 25, will be closely scrutinized, they were a part of a planned process that began even before he was hired.
Cousins’ playing days were limited, and with only one playoff victory in four seasons, they needed to know what their new regime’s strategy was in order to move on.
Adofo-Mensah, operating under a “competitive rebuild,” tread carefully for the first two years. He brought on Kevin O’Connell, who developed what is perhaps the best locker room and organizational culture in the game while making the most of Cousins for two years.
Adofo-Mensah, however, is now starting to implement his real objectives for the franchise.
Adofo-Mensah strengthened the defense with Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, and inside linebacker Blake Cashman, all of whom are among the top-100 free agents in Pro Football Focus’ 2024 rankings, thanks to the extra salary money gained from not having to carry a veteran quarterback contract. The quarterback he will follow for the next four years, and if he makes the proper choice, the following ten, will be revealed. Vikings Could Get A Farewell Present From Their Draft Cousins
