EAGAN, Minn. -- Kwesi Adofo-Mensah faced one of the biggest moments in his tenure as the Minnesota Vikings' general manager this week. Having lost his starting quarterback to a serious injury, he had 48 hours to decide whether to give up on the 2023 season and sell off roster assets at the NFL trade deadline.
So, Adofo-Mensah said on Wednesday that he retreated to his office and sought inspiration from the rock band Creed, a favorite band of quarterback Kirk Cousins.
A few steps down the hallway at the Vikings' training facility, coach Kevin O'Connell was wistfully and almost mournfully considering his on-field options at quarterback.