The Vikings starting the season 1-4 was bad enough for Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. But add to that the Vikings’ star player- Justin Jefferson- headed to injured reserve for at least a month and the adversity has mounted quickly after a charmed inaugural season. The Vikings’ inability to compete for a postseason berth is likely to draw increased scrutiny from the Vikings’ ownership group, led by the Wilf family, who expect their head coach and general manager to deliver a playoff team.
A Big Test for the Culture KAM and KOC Created
When the Vikings’ regime of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell took over 20 months ago, they were quick to promote and install a new player-focused culture, where coaches and management care about their players and will do everything possible for them to succeed both individually and as a team.