"The timing of the move was curious, given that Minnesota's season ended nearly a month ago and that Adofo-Mensah, right up until the moment of his ouster, was conducting business as usual, scouting out draft prospects at the Senior Bowl. Also: considering that Sam Darnold, whom the Vikings let go in free agency last offseason, is playing in the Super Bowl for the Seattle Seahawks this weekend, common sense dictates"
"Adofo-Mensah, a former Wall Street trader turned analytics specialist, worked in the front offices of the 49ers and Browns before being put in charge of the Vikings' roster. His reported first choice for head coach, Jim Harbaugh, was spurned by the Wilfs at the last second for reasons that have still not been fully explained. The Vikings instead hired Kevin O'Connell for the job and then promised a "culture of collaboration""
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was fired midday on Friday, despite Minnesota's season ending nearly a month earlier and his attendance at the Senior Bowl scouting prospects. The timing drew scrutiny because Sam Darnold, released by the Vikings last offseason, is appearing in the Super Bowl, increasing reasons for a low profile. Adofo-Mensah was hired by owners Mark and Zygi Wilf in 2022 after they dismissed Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer. He arrived from the 49ers and Browns with an analytics background. The Wilfs reportedly spurned Jim Harbaugh and hired Kevin O'Connell while promising a culture of collaboration. Reports indicate internal tensions persisted, with defensive coordinator Brian Flores briefly uneasy about front-office direction before re-signing.
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