The new regime for the Minnesota Vikings embarks on the first major NFL event circled in red on the offseason calendar. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the newly-hired general manager, addressed the media on Tuesday, and Kevin O’Connell is expected to speak on Wednesday at his very first NFL Scouting Combine as a head coach.
He will step to the podium at 1:30 p.m. ET.
There are plenty of questions facing the Vikings with the combine on the itinerary and free agency right around the corner. Clearly, the most divisive topic is what the team should do with quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is entering the final year of his contract.
O’Connell appears to be a big believer in Cousins’ talent, but those opinions could be negated if the 33-year-old signal-caller refuses to agree to a team-friendly deal.
On the defensive side of the ball, Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter’s name has popped up in trade talks, and the secondary could be in store for a major shake-up with Patrick Peterson, Xavier Woods and Mackensie Alexander all slated to become unrestricted free agents.
The combine is a big moment for a Vikings team desperately looking to swing and finally hit on a defensive back, particularly at the cornerback position.
For those looking to watch the press conference, the Vikings have been hosting the live media conferences on their social media channels.
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