It all came together for Minnesota's top decision-maker in Week 1.
The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the pass-happiest teams in the NFL since reigning Coach of the Year Kevin O'Connell was hired in 2022. It didn't matter whether it was Kirk Cousins, Nick Mullens, Joshua Dobbs, Jaren Hall, or Sam Darnold under center. However, that mindset ostensibly shifted with second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy stepping in following a "redshirt" rookie campaign.
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah entered free agency and this year's draft with a clear plan: build within the trenches.