Vikings GM expects Brian Flores to play a key role in personnel decisions
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah believes that DC Brian Flores can help in building the team’s roster for the future.
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took to the podium on Tuesday at the NFL’s Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Adofo-Mensah addressed multiple talking points about roster construction and draft plans, but it was clear that his most proud addition was the hire of defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
Adofo-Mensah raved about bringing the former Miami Dolphins head coach onto Kevin O’Connell’s coaching staff.
“I can’t say enough great things about that addition,” Adofo-Mensah said. “It’s not just the football mind, which, it’s special. As I talked about when we got our list together, I’m always gonna be a numbers guy, so I’m always gonna go look at the results and his defenses, they played a lot of good efficient football with young players. That’s something that really drew us to him.”
Flores runs a unique system that requires strong cover corners on the backend of the defense. Though the Vikings are currently lacking in that department, Adofo-Mensah seems to trust Flores’ decision making when it comes to personnel.
“He has a really extensive personnel background. So it’s not just about the players we draft this year or (add) in free agency, it’s about reshaping our vision for the roster going forward. Not just to compete in today’s NFL, but where it could go. He;s the type of thinker that I need, combined with Kevin [O’Connell] to help us do that.”
The Vikings must be diligent in adding players that fit the team’s direct needs this offseason. It’s apparent that Adofo-Mensah is going to let Flores have a sizable influence on some of the new talent that could be coming to Minnesota in 2023.
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