Overview
- Team and league sources described the post–Senior Bowl timing as “wild,” saying many inside the building thought the window to fire Adofo-Mensah had passed.
- Aaron Rodgers contacted Kevin O’Connell about joining Minnesota and was willing to take a below-market deal, but the Vikings chose to evaluate J.J. McCarthy after letting Sam Darnold depart.
- The Athletic’s review highlighted a poor draft return under Adofo-Mensah, noting only four of 28 picks are viewed as surefire long-term starters.
- Reporting detailed internal friction over personnel, including higher-ups stepping in on moves such as the Adam Thielen trade, which reflected growing distrust in the front office.
- Rob Brzezinski will run football operations through the 2026 draft, with names like Broncos GM George Paton circulating as future candidates, though Denver is not expected to let Paton leave; separate reports noted Adofo-Mensah’s 2023 paternity leave drew outside scrutiny but was supported by the team.