The work of Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is among the best in the entire NFL. His front office does a great job of maneuvering contract negotiations, he is aggressive in the NFL draft, but his trades may be leaving for room to grow.
One player he recently traded has since thrived in their new home, Ezra Cleveland.
The former Minnesota Vikings guard has thrived since being traded with the Jacksonville Jaguars last October. He has made himself the centerpiece of a Jaguars offensive line that was once a major question mark for the Jaguars is no longer the case.
He is the highest-graded pass-blocking guard, earning an 84.4 grade from PFF. Ironically enough, Ed Ingram, who has taken over his starting role, is graded as one of the worst. Out of 69 qualifying guards who have played, he ranks 67th with a 29.4 grade.
The offensive line has held up well, but perhaps it would have been even stronger had the Jaguars held on and invested in Ezra Cleveland the way they have.