Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did not use the phrase "competitive rebuild" when he met with reporters Wednesday afternoon to discuss his trade for Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson.
However that buzzword sprouted as Adofo-Mensah assumed control of the operation in January, nothing about the Vikings season has resembled a rebuild. Competitive, yes. Rebuild, no.
The Vikings rookie general manager took a look at his team's 6-1 record, the calamity unfolding in the NFC North and widespread mediocrity throughout the entire conference and used his economics background to do the math.
"We try to be judicious with our opportunities," he said.