Questions Answered: McAfee’s Harsh Comments about Kwesi, ROH after Jared Allen, Reed at RG?
Dustin Baker
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The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by PurplePTSD. Today is the July 29th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected].
Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses. Some answers will be incorrect from time to time. But we’ll try to keep that to a minimum.
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Q: So, Pat McAfee said the Vikings general manager is going to stink, based on his recent comments about Kirk Cousins. Am I the only one who thinks Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s answer was blown out of proportion?
A: No, you are not. You are correct, in fact. Some media outlets find the clicks too irresistible, though.
Adofo-Mensah said the Super Bowl is easier to win when you have Tom Brady on your team. In an insane twist, some folks weaponized the quote to infer “Kwesi doesn’t like Kirk.” You can’t make this stuff up.
Because the Vikings don’t employ Brady or Patrick Mahomes, Adofo-Mensah acknowledged the temptation of trying to find a quarterback of that caliber, which Cousins is not. Everybody knows it. But again, the words were sliced and diced to manufacture controversy. Welcome to CousinsVille.
Q: Jaren Allen reaches the Vikings Ring of Honor, which feels like a no-brainer. Who’s next?
A: Probably Adrian Peterson — if he ever retires.
Chad Greenway might have an outside shot, but Peterson will be the next in line. And, of course, Peterson is a slam dunk to have his name etched in the rafters.
That announcement should hit somewhat soon after Peterson finally hangs up the cleats. It’s that much of a guarantee.
Q: Chris Reed got a peek at starting right guard today. Is this the beginning of his takeover?
A: Probably not, but the action doesn’t hurt.
Davis is battling a minor injury, it seems. The Vikings like him for right guard, so he won’t be knocked off the block by one or two missed practice sessions.
According to the numbers, however, Reed may be a better option. This is his chance to prove himself — and we expect him to do so. He was quite proficient with the Indianapolis Colts.
Overall, just cherish the circumstance of the Vikings rostering three possible starting RG candidates as opposed to a Dakota Dozier-Dru Samia sandwich. Welcome to the new era.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sally from Minneapolis. His Viking fandom dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ and The Doors (the band).
