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Vikings fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

Posted on 1/30/26 at 5:48 pm
Posted by bleeng
The Woodlands
Member since Apr 2013
4364 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 5:48 pm


Mark Wilf says there will be no additional personnel moves. "Every offseason is critical, but we're excited here about the possibilities with the draft capital we now have, taking a hard look at free agency and where we can supplement given the parameters in the league"
Posted by Handsome Pete
Member since Apr 2019
2409 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 5:59 pm to
JJ McCarthy era already over.
Posted by skullhawk
My house
Member since Nov 2007
27278 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 6:22 pm to
I guess when you ship off a probable super bowl winning quaterback for JJ f'n McCarthy, you can't be surprised when you lose your job.
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
115965 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 6:37 pm to
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a probable super bowl winning quaterback


Posted by Tchefuncte Tiger
Bat'n Rudge
Member since Oct 2004
63186 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 7:32 pm to
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Kwesi Adofo-Mensah


That name alone is a disqualifier.
Posted by Uncommon Idea
Member since Feb 2025
220 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 9:26 pm to
"Effective immediately, Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski will lead our operations through the 2026 NFL Draft. . . . After the draft, we intend to conduct a thorough search to identify our next general manager."

Looks like they saw enough of his drafting but don't have time to find another GM before the draft.

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This post was edited on 1/30/26 at 9:27 pm
Posted by DiamondDog
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2019
12971 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 10:13 pm to
Minnesota loves their Somalis.
Posted by L.A.
The Mojave Desert
Member since Aug 2003
65754 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 10:33 pm to
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Former Minnesota #Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah reportedly used PFF to target and select different players in the draft

Ho Li Fuk

Posted by Lou Loomis
A pond. Ponds good for you.
Member since Mar 2025
1537 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 1:09 am to
One of the worst GM hires in history. He was completely unqualified. Dumbass blows up a team that was 14-3 the prior season. All to draft a QB who threw for more than 200 yards ONE GAME during his last year at Michigan. A QB that every person that just watches football knows is never going to be a franchise QB. And to have the guy you shipped off take his team to the stupid bowl kinda left the Vikings no choice. What an absolute idiot.

Unfortunately, he probably sealed O’Connell’s fate too with his stupid decisions. Typical DEI hire based on his color over qualifications.
Posted by Raoul Stimulato
Hale Bopp Comet
Member since Sep 2022
2148 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 7:54 am to
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That name alone is a disqualifier


Not cool, dude.

Grow up.
Posted by bigpapamac
Mobile, AL
Member since Oct 2007
22582 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:50 am to
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Dumbass blows up a team that was 14-3 the prior season. All to draft a QB who threw for more than 200 yards ONE GAME during his last year at Michigan


I don’t know anything about this GM but I have a hard time thinking that was solely his call. Their head coach is a supposed QB guru and I’m sure McCarthy was his guy. Ownership has to agree with a move like that too. Somebody had to take the fall though I guess.
Posted by js1591
Member since Jan 2020
2911 posts
Posted on 2/1/26 at 9:10 am to
Are there any Somalis who have done anything good?
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
34187 posts
Posted on 2/1/26 at 10:00 am to
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Are there any Somalis who have done anything good?


He's from Ghanaian decent you idiot.

Also was born in New Jersey.
Posted by Overbrook
Member since May 2013
6396 posts
Posted on 2/1/26 at 11:32 am to
Born in New Jersey, spends 9 seasons in NFL front offices, then named GM for a team that had 2 losing seasons in a row, goes 42-25 w/ 2 playoff appearances is an unqualified Somalian disaster as GM.
Posted by Lou Loomis
A pond. Ponds good for you.
Member since Mar 2025
1537 posts
Posted on 2/1/26 at 1:25 pm to
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Not cool, dude. Grow up.


You’re not the boss of him. And he’s right. They hired him because of what he is, not because he was good. Obviously, he was totally unqualified.
Posted by jpainter6174
Boss city
Member since Feb 2014
6539 posts
Posted on 2/2/26 at 7:11 am to
He founded the "Children Learing Center" in Minneapolis, give the man a break!
Posted by BigD45
The Boot!
Member since Feb 2007
2303 posts
Posted on 2/2/26 at 9:55 am to
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Minnesota loves their Somalis.


He reminded me of the GM the Timberwolves had that drafted Rickey Rubio and another PG back to back when he could've taken Steph Curry and Demar DeRozen with those 2 picks.

Bold strategy, Cotton!
Posted by ChestRockwell
In the heart of horse country
Member since Jul 2021
7311 posts
Posted on 2/2/26 at 12:25 pm to
Bill Kuharich and Matt Millen say hello
Posted by StrongOffer
Member since Sep 2020
6512 posts
Posted on 2/2/26 at 1:10 pm to
They should hire a Somali immigrant. Those dudes are great with money.
Posted by Macintosh
Lane State University
Member since Sep 2011
56236 posts
Posted on 2/2/26 at 1:11 pm to
The aftermath of a DEI hire. His draft selections were horrific for years.
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