When Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was hired in 2022, the franchise was not ready to compete for Super Bowls with an aging roster, and a horrible defense. He frequently mentioned and explained his strategy, the competitive rebuild, wanting to be relevant in the playoff race but also overhauling the roster on the fly without blowing everything up.
A Vikings Buzzword Is about to Disappear
For most fans, there are two stages a team can be in — rebuilding and competing.