Kwesi Fired...

[pattersaur]

he can barely handle the role he has now,  i think he needs to give up play calling and offensive control and focus on being a HC and game manager,  but now this is added to his plate,  I am expecting a total shit show.

Yeah this seems like a legitimate concern. Sean McVay "almost retired" at like 35 one year because he was so burnt out.

[purplefaithful]

A Big Tell?:
Adofo-Mensah’s firing could trigger further changes in the front office, where assistant GM Ryan Grigson will not be in charge of the draft.

A Name to Watch:
Broncos General Manager George Paton, the Vikings’ longtime assistant GM under Spielman, has a contract that reportedly expires after the draft; his long-standing relationship with the Wilfs could make him a name to watch in the Vikings GM search.

STRIB

[comet52]

lmao, have you seen all the rumors and ridiculous crap on X from 'sources' right now? Its tremendous. JJM was almost traded to the Raiders....KOC didn't think JJ was ready to play this year....KAM forced KOC's hand in every decision, etc. Hilarious. All the grifters and frauds are out in full force, spreading the manure. All this inside info they knew but for some reason waited until NOW to release!

A lotta spin on behalf of KOC.  Yet he was the guy who confidently said JJM was the franchise back in 2024 camp.  Not that I take a lot of what he says as real because he's such a politician.  Played JJM like one series in 2025 camp because he was so... ready to go?  But now the spin is KOC didn't think he was ready?   WTF.

[MaroonBells]

A Big Tell?:
Adofo-Mensah’s firing could trigger further changes in the front office, where assistant GM Ryan Grigson will not be in charge of the draft.

A Name to Watch:
Broncos General Manager George Paton, the Vikings’ longtime assistant GM under Spielman, has a contract that reportedly expires after the draft; his long-standing relationship with the Wilfs could make him a name to watch in the Vikings GM search.

STRIB

Well there's someone who's not afraid to make a big, bold move at QB. And he almost lost his job because of it. Referring of course to the Russell Wilson decision. But everyone makes mistakes. The good ones recover and the Broncos turned things around quickly after that massive, debilitating move. 

It's all about the QB. It's ALL about the QB. Look what happened to the Broncos, Seahawks and Patriots when they got the QB right.

[Zanary]

Well there's someone who's not afraid to make a big, bold move at QB. And he almost lost his job because of it. Referring of course to the Russell Wilson decision. But everyone makes mistakes. The good ones recover and the Broncos turned things around quickly after that massive, debilitating move. 

It's all about the QB. It's ALL about the QB. Look what happened to the Broncos, Seahawks and Patriots when they got the QB right.

The Broncos also underwent a complete system/coaching change (albeit to one I'd swear into hell of for a dime)...

...Seahawks have a young, hungry defense and a peaking rushing offense along with the passing game...

...and the Patriots had to sink to brutal lows in 2024 before re-emerging.

It was more than just the QB in each case, and it always is.

[ArizonaViking]

Five potential candidates to be next Vikings GM
Story by Colton Edwards, Yardbarker • 1h •
2 min read


The Minnesota Vikings fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday after four seasons.

The team has appointed longtime executive Rob Brzezinski as interim GM through the 2026 NFL Draft, after which it will conduct a full search for a permanent replacement.

Here are five potential candidates for the job:

Alec Halaby | Philadelphia Eagles Assistant GM
Halaby has been with one organization during his career. He's quickly risen up the charts for the Eagles. He has interviewed for multiple general manager roles, including the New York Jets in 2025 and, more recently, the Miami Dolphins. The Eagles' pedigree under Howie Roseman makes him a premium target for teams seeking proven roster-builders.

Ray Agnew | Detroit Lions Assistant GM
Agnew is a well-respected name in the industry, and with his experience in the NFL North, he's one worth watching. He's noted for contributions to Detroit's recent success, recurring in hot-name lists for his scouting background.

Ed Dodds | Indianapolis Colts Assistant GM
Dodds has become a frequent name in almost every general manager search. He has been the Colts' assistant general manager since 2018, known for his veteran experience in player evaluation.

John McKay | Los Angeles Rams Assistant GM
McKay is likely to be a successful general manager in the long term when his time comes. He has been with the Rams for 10 seasons, helping foster their growing culture and constant staff turnover.

Mike Greenberg | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Assistant GM
Could this finally be the opportunity and year that Greenberg leaves the Bucs for a general manager position? He possesses experience in all of the above, from player evaluation to salary cap navigation, contract work and more.

[purplefaithful]

Five potential candidates to be next Vikings GM
Story by Colton Edwards, Yardbarker • 1h •
2 min read


The Minnesota Vikings fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday after four seasons.

The team has appointed longtime executive Rob Brzezinski as interim GM through the 2026 NFL Draft, after which it will conduct a full search for a permanent replacement.

Here are five potential candidates for the job:

Alec Halaby | Philadelphia Eagles Assistant GM
Halaby has been with one organization during his career. He's quickly risen up the charts for the Eagles. He has interviewed for multiple general manager roles, including the New York Jets in 2025 and, more recently, the Miami Dolphins. The Eagles' pedigree under Howie Roseman makes him a premium target for teams seeking proven roster-builders.

Ray Agnew | Detroit Lions Assistant GM
Agnew is a well-respected name in the industry, and with his experience in the NFL North, he's one worth watching. He's noted for contributions to Detroit's recent success, recurring in hot-name lists for his scouting background.

Ed Dodds | Indianapolis Colts Assistant GM
Dodds has become a frequent name in almost every general manager search. He has been the Colts' assistant general manager since 2018, known for his veteran experience in player evaluation.

John McKay | Los Angeles Rams Assistant GM
McKay is likely to be a successful general manager in the long term when his time comes. He has been with the Rams for 10 seasons, helping foster their growing culture and constant staff turnover. 

Mike Greenberg | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Assistant GM
Could this finally be the opportunity and year that Greenberg leaves the Bucs for a general manager position? He possesses experience in all of the above, from player evaluation to salary cap navigation, contract work and more.

My top 2 from that list (in order) would be:

McKay
Greenberg

[Chuckf]

A lotta spin on behalf of KOC.  Yet he was the guy who confidently said JJM was the franchise back in 2024 camp.  Not that I take a lot of what he says as real because he's such a politician.  Played JJM like one series in 2025 camp because he was so... ready to go?  But now the spin is KOC didn't think he was ready?   WTF.

Saying he is the Franchise does not mean he is ready to play.    Secondly, I agree on the lack of playing time in 2025 pre season but what was the reason for that?

[purplefaithful]

Saying he is the Franchise does not mean he is ready to play.    Secondly, I agree on the lack of playing time in 2025 pre season but what was the reason for that?

I'm not sure the NFL has a science based formula on how to play starters in the PS anymore. 

If they're putting McCarthy out there in PS games beyond a series or 2? Then 1st team OL is out there, maybe some 2nd team right along with him.

I'm not declaring (with conviction) thats the right way to go, but I strongly suspect thats how they'd approach it.

[AGRforever]

Schefter: “there’s a lot that is going to come out” referring to the “tensions.”

That’s why we’re here. Love the soap opera.