The Minnesota Vikings finally pulled the plug on GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah—and yeah, it was overdue. From draft blunders and asset mismanagement to an analytics-first approach that clashed with NFL realities, we break down why the firing was justified... but the endless anonymous leaks and "team source" smears reveal deep organizational toxicity that's hard to ignore.

We also cover the coaching carousel: Daronte Jones out (now DC in Washington), Frank Smith and Keith Carter stepping in for run game and OL stability, and Brian Flores officially back as DC after dodging head coach rumors—big win for continuity.

To cap it off, a tongue-in-cheek (but painfully real) "love letter" to the Super Bowl quarterbacks we let slip away: Sam Darnold (the bridge we pushed aside, now thriving) and Drake Maye (our missed soulmate trade-up we were too scared to chase). The regret hits different.

Fresh episode of Vibe of the Vikings from Grey Duck Sports—your no-BS home for Minnesota Vikings talk. Hit play for the full breakdown, laughs, and raw takes.

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The Vikings offseason is officially in high gear, and the news is coming fast. 📉

In this episode of Vibe Of The Vikings, we break down the massive news: Brian Flores is BACK. We called this weeks ago, but we’re diving into the fine print—including those pesky Steelers rumors.

We also have to talk about that Mike Pettine interview. Mike, we see you taking "the high road," but the shade is real. We discuss the alleged rift between him and Flores, and why his "retirement" might have been a convenient opening for the team's new plans.

In the Lab: We take a look at the nightmare salary cap situation. We started $60M over, but I’ve found a way to get us $50M under. It involves some tough cuts, restructures, and a blockbuster "what if" trade involving T.J. Hockenson. (Relax, Skol Nation—it’s a thought experiment... for now.)

Plus: * Why Chris Kuper’s exit was inevitable (and who should replace him). Is Dwayne Ledford or Butch Barry the answer to our O-Line woes? Why the 2027 Vikings might hate us for what we did to the cap today.

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Another wild Vikings offseason is heating up! In this episode of Vibe of the Vikings, we dive into Jordan Addison's latest off-field trouble and what it means for his future in purple. We also update you on Brian Flores' head coaching interviews—will he stay or chase a bigger opportunity? Then we get real about the QB situation heading into 2026: Is it time to move on from J.J. McCarthy? We roast some massive pipe-dream trades, debate bringing in real competition, and break down whether a solid veteran backup is the smarter play after last year's backups struggled. What’s YOUR take on the Vikings' next move at QB? Drop your hottest opinions in the comments—we're reading them all! If you're all about that SKOL life, smash LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more Vikings breakdowns. Follow us on Twitter: @greyducksports for instant updates and more vibes. #vikings #NFL #JordanAddison #BrianFlores #VikingsQB #SKOL #NFLPodcast