Vikings GM Race Is Tighter Than You Think

I was thinking we might hear something by end of week...Might be premature/wishful thinking.

I have a gut feeling on Gray from Bills.

My #1 is McKay - Maybe Alexander needs to be considered more strongly??

Alexander and McKay would be the top two choices IMO from what I've heard from people in the know. I prefer the idea of bringing someone in from the outside who has been a part of a winning organization that has done well drafting. I wouldn't be opposed to elevating Brez into a higher executive role and let him continue to be involved but still manage contracts and cap space. He's been one of the best in the business there.

Honestly? I'll be fine with whomever. What the hell do I know about it anyway, lol? I'm not interviewing the candidates, I don't get to hear their responses or see their strategic plans for the organization.

Just hire someone and lets keep it movin'.

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“Now, he is perhaps the favorite to become the (#Vikings) full-time GM — or a fixture in a new-look structure pairing him with an executive focused on personnel.”

- @alec_lewis on Rob Brzezinski, via @TheAthletic pic.twitter.com/mw4csGV12u

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) May 12, 2026

“Now, he is perhaps the favorite to become the (#Vikings) full-time GM — or a fixture in a new-look structure pairing him with an executive focused on personnel.”

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@alec_lewis on Rob Brzezinski, via @TheAthletic

StickierBuns wrote:

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“Now, he is perhaps the favorite to become the (#Vikings) full-time GM — or a fixture in a new-look structure pairing him with an executive focused on personnel.”

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@alec_lewis on Rob Brzezinski, via @TheAthletic

Or, overseeing an exec focused on personnel...Wouldnt surprise me if Brez does get the bump-up in title (and compensation). Having him stay in the org is a good thing. He's just not the change I want at GM/Personnel.

Anybody think the Wilf's have a clue how to fill this position? I mean they are considering making Brez some sort of defacto GM while adding somebody to guide him with personnel decisions. Let's scrap the triangle of authority and go with the rectangle of authority with KOC, Flores, Bres, and an unnamed executive focused on personnel. What a clusterfuck this could turn out to be. Think they will go with the low risk, safe hire without a lot of upside just because they went with an external hire last time and it didn't work out. If that happens what an underwhelming decision.

I think they were at least savvy enough to bring in an outside consultant with experience in this area. Whether or not it results in a good GM? Your guess is as good as mine...

For their 2026 General Manager search following the departure of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the Wilf family engaged the search firm TurnkeyZRG to assist in identifying candidates. [1, 2]

The search process was described as a combination of external consulting and internal oversight: [1]

• External Firm: TurnkeyZRG was hired to conduct a wide-ranging search for experienced football executives, emerging candidates, and diverse backgrounds.

• Internal Committee: The Wilfs utilized a "small internal advisory committee of senior leaders," which included Chief Operating Officer Andrew Miller.

• Football Administration Consultant: The team also added Matt Thomas as a football administration consultant to assist during the transition period

I'd prefer the Vikes hire an outsider for GM, though I'd certainly be OK if Brez gets the nod (like many other posters I would hope Brez would stay and get promoted). I'd prefer an outsider solely for the reason of networking, who the outsider knows and the resources he can tap into. Sometimes it's not what you know but rather who you know.

"A year too soon" on Teasley!? Really? Lol. Guy has 12 years of scouting and pro personnel experience and has been the understudy to one of the best GM's in the league the last two years. He's beyond ready, especially in comparison to the previous GM..

So I just read they started only yesterday with virtual interviews.....its going to take awhile.

supafreak84 wrote:

"A year too soon" on Teasley!? Really? Lol. Guy has 12 years of scouting and pro personnel experience and has been the understudy to one of the best GM's in the league the last two years. He's beyond ready, especially in comparison to the previous GM..

Remember, this is the Daily Norseman, lol. All of those guys are ready. It cracks me up when these online sites/X accounts act like they have a damn clue what they are talking about. Sean McVay was 30 years old when hired (almost 31) as the HC of the Rams, worked out spectacularly.

I think its going to work out well with Minnesota with this hire because the Wilfs learned a lesson.

Not that I know a lot about these guys, but I'm going 1) Teasley & 2) Gray at the top simply due to their scouting ability. McKay & Alexander would be my next tier.

StickierBuns wrote:

I think its going to work out well with Minnesota with this hire because the Wilfs learned a lesson.

That remains to be seen, but it is a positive they are using an outside firm that specializes in these kind of hires to lead the search and they aren't doing it themselves. There's just no way that firm is going to recommend Brzez for the job in comparison to the resumes of these other candidates. I guess I still fear the search company is going to make a recommendation to the Wilf's, but they go in another direction because it's what OConnell wants. Like I said, I've never seen a guy who has never won a damn thing be gifted so much power by ownership.

I think we are all assuming that because X was brought up under Y they’re going to be a successful GM. God knows I do it. Competence by association. And maybe there’s a stronger correlation to GMs brought up under successful GMs to be more likely to succeed. Sure doesn’t seem to be the case for HC.

Might be easier to list what teams they arent interviewing from...

I suspect they'll whittle this down to a top 2 or 3 and then decide.

purplefaithful wrote:

Might be easier to list what teams they arent interviewing from...
I suspect KOC will whittle this down to a top 2 or 3 and then decide.

Fixed it for you. Sounds like KOC is involved in the virtual interview portion. So hypothetically if KOC has a bad upcoming season and gets fired do they look for a new GM since the current one will most likely be tied to the head coach?

I am most surprised that former Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby is not being considered - at least I have not seen his name anywhere. He left the Eagles right after the draft - just as the Vikings were starting their GM search. He left the Eagles without moving straight to another team. Only 1 team has a GM opening at this time. I thought he was going to be our new GM. But not even a mention.

dadevike wrote:

I am most surprised that former Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby is not being considered - at least I have not seen his name anywhere. He left the Eagles right after the draft - just as the Vikings were starting their GM search. He left the Eagles without moving straight to another team. Only 1 team has a GM opening at this time. I thought he was going to be our new GM. But not even a mention.

I believe he’s left football altogether.

Just adult children?

Not fair!