"The Vikings hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to be their general manager in January 2022. If you'll recall, Adofo-Mensah was also a candidate for the Chicago Bears general manager opening before the job ultimately went to Ryan Poles. Before taking his talents to the Twin Cities, Adofo-Mensah worked for the Cleveland Browns (VP of Football Operations, 2020-21) and San Francisco 49ers (Manager of Football Research and Development from 2013-16, Director of Football Research and Development from 2017-19)."
"At the time, it made sense because Minnesota was 34-17 under his direction and had two postseason appearances. But after watching the team fall from a 14-win squad to a 9-win group while quarterback J.J. McCarthy stumbled while former signal caller Sam Darnold helped take the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl must have been rough for the powers that be in Minnesota."
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was hired as Minnesota Vikings general manager in January 2022 and previously worked for the Browns and 49ers in football operations and research roles. Minnesota extended his contract in May after a 34-17 run and two postseason appearances under his leadership. The team regressed from 14 wins to nine, with quarterback J.J. McCarthy struggling while former starter Sam Darnold helped the Seattle Seahawks reach the Super Bowl. The organization dismissed Adofo-Mensah during Senior Bowl Week, a timing described as abrupt. League sources report underlying tension within the Vikings' building and characterize the situation as 'ugly.'
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