More intel about the Vikings' trade for Adam Thielen has surfaced as a sign of disorder before Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was fired.

The Vikings hired two coaches for Brian Flores’ defensive staff on Saturday, Jan. 31, while making two changes to their offensive staff designed to help their run game and reboot their offensive front.

The Minnesota Vikings went 9-8 this year despite subpar quarterback play, particularly from J.J. McCarthy, who threw more interceptions (12) than touchdowns (11) and finished 40th among 42 qualified passers in quarterback rating in 10 games.

Vikings ownership spoke to the media on Friday regarding the thought proces behind firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

Adam Schefter breaks down the brief free agency of Sam Darnold last year.

Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell reportedly told GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah not to make one ill-fated decision before he was fired.

This isn’t the “offseason” for NFL general managers. It’s their season. Yet the Vikings decided to fire their GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, on Jan. 30 after four years at the helm. Co-owner Mark Wilf cited this offseason being “critical” as the reason for making the decision.

The Vikings have made a handful of coaching moves after firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in what owner Mark Wilf called a "critical" offseason.