Video: Vikings FIRE GM: Did the “Moronic” Sam Darnold Decision Cost Kwesi His Job? | Jake & Ben
Jan 30, 2026, 3:43 PM | Updated: 4:01 pm
The Minnesota Vikings officially fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, while former Vikings QB Sam Darnold prepares to lead the Seattle Seahawks into Super Bowl LX.
The KSL Sports Zone’s Jake and Ben react to the breaking news and debate the possible reasons behind Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s firing. From the success of Sam Darnold with the Seahawks to the poor performance of JJ McCarthy and the 2025 rookie class, Jake & Ben look at how a “process-over-reality” mindset led to a total front-office collapse in Minnesota.
📌 In this video:
✅ Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s comments on the Sam Darnold decision
✅ How Kwesi’s “process-over-reality” mindset led to Darnold’s exit from Minnesota
✅ What the Vikings could learn from the Utah Jazz and head coach Will Hardy
✅ The future of Vikings QB JJ McCarthy following the front office change
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