The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine takes center stage in Indianapolis, where the country’s most highly-touted prospects will have an opportunity to boost their draft stock.
It’s also the place where Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will be looking to make his mark on the team.
The 41-year-old former football researcher couldn’t stop smiling when standing at the podium during Tuesday’s press conference. It was the first time the spotlight was shining directly on him with the hopes that he could turn things around for a Vikings team that has missed the playoffs the last two seasons.
But it all starts at the combine, where Adofo-Mensah will be evaluating the next wave of talent in an effort to begin reshaping the Vikings’ roster.
Here are five takeaways from his opening day press conference.
