The Minnesota Vikings made headlines on Friday with a front office shake-up that’s raising eyebrows across the league - and probably drawing a few smirks from Green Bay.
After four seasons at the helm, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been fired, according to reports, with the team confirming that longtime executive Rob Brzezinski will oversee football operations through the 2026 NFL Draft. The timing?
Odd, to say the least. The Vikings wrapped their season nearly a month ago, and yet they waited until the Senior Bowl week to make this move.
That delay speaks volumes about the state of the franchise - and not in a good way.
Adofo-Mensah’s Tenure: Missed Opportunities and Missed Picks
Let’s start with why the Vikings decided to pull the plug. Reports point to a combination of weak draft results and high-profile misses in free agency.
Among the more head-turning revelations: Minnesota reportedly passed on a chance to sign Aaron Rodgers, who expressed interest in a below-market deal. They also struck out on Daniel Jones, and let Sam Darnold walk - only to watch him lead the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl this season.
But the real issue? The draft.
Since 2022, the Vikings haven’t exactly struck gold. Lewis Cine, Andrew Booth Jr., Ed Ingram, Mekhi Blackmon, J.J.
McCarthy, and Dallas Turner headline a group that’s underwhelmed. There have been a few bright spots, but not enough to justify continued confidence in the direction of the roster.
And then there’s McCarthy. The quarterback was supposed to be the future, but his rookie season didn’t inspire a lot of hope.
After missing time with a knee injury, he returned to post a 57.6% completion rate, 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions - while missing seven games. That’s not the kind of debut you want from a first-round pick under center.
The Timing Raises More Questions Than It Answers
The Vikings’ decision to fire Adofo-Mensah after sending him to the Senior Bowl - where he was spotted evaluating offensive and defensive line drills just days before the announcement - is a head-scratcher. It suggests a disconnect between ownership and the front office, and it leaves the team in a tricky spot heading into a pivotal offseason.
By waiting this long, Minnesota has limited its options for a new GM hire. Many top candidates are already deep into interviews or off the board entirely.
And while Brzezinski is a trusted figure within the organization, asking him to lead the draft process without clarity on who will be steering the ship long-term is a risky proposition. It’s the kind of interim setup that can complicate timelines and philosophies - especially for head coach Kevin O’Connell and whoever eventually takes over as GM.
A Messy Moment for Minnesota - and a Win for Green Bay
For the Packers, watching their division rival stumble through this kind of organizational chaos is a welcome sight. Green Bay has its own offseason questions to answer, but stability in the front office and coaching staff is a major advantage - especially in a division where the Vikings are now hitting the reset button.
The NFC North is always competitive, but Minnesota’s late-breaking decision to part ways with its GM adds a layer of uncertainty that could impact the team well into next season. For now, the Vikings are in limbo, and the Packers - along with the rest of the division - will be watching closely to see how (and when) Minnesota gets its house in order.