Vikings GM admits mistakes on Daniel Jones; J.J. McCarthy drafted on 'incomplete information'
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah acknowledged that the team mishandled Daniel Jones' free agency last offseason, admitting they were overconfident about his return and could have executed negotiations better.
- The Vikings initially believed Jones would re-sign with them rather than join the Indianapolis Colts, where he performed well before a season-ending Achilles injury.
- Adofo-Mensah also admitted that the team drafted quarterback J.J. McCarthy with limited and incomplete information, relying on trust in their coaches and staff despite uncertainty about his long-term potential.
- The Vikings plan to bring in competition for McCarthy at quarterback, indicating they are not yet committed to him as the guaranteed starter by 2026.
- The organization remains focused on
