The Vikings are tearing it down

[Woodman]

When the Vikings not-surprisingly jettisoned coach Mike Zimmer and somewhat-surprisingly dumped G.M. Rick Spielman after the 2021 season, the new regime kept around an unexpectedly high number of existing players. This year, G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell are tearing it down, a year after an unlikely 13-4 season.
Gone, to date, are running back Dalvin Cook, receiver Adam Thielen, linebacker Za'Darius Smith (whom they signed last year), linebacker Eric Kendricks, cornerback Patrick Peterson, and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson. Next to go could be pass-rusher Danielle Hunter, given that someone leaked that the Vikings were “getting calls” for him. (Usually, that sort of call to a reporter comes from inside the house, as part of an effort to get the offer the team wants.)




A year after running it back, the Vikings are tearing it down - ProFootballTalk

[Woodman]

wow that was quick!

[sukie]

Seems odd with the pack outta the picture. Still backing Kirk but truly dismantling a division winning formula.

[Night Train]

Makes one think the owner is thinking of selling soon. Look how the franchise values have skyrocketed lately.

Hired a new cap guy and is willing to carry a 37 Mil dead cap fig this year. Making things financially attractive for a perpective buyer.

[Woodman]

Any interest in Daniele Hunter out there?