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Minnesota Vikings fans overwhelmingly want a new general manager, expressing dissatisfaction with Rob Brzezinski. An informal Twitter poll indicates a strong desire for change as the team's search for a GM continues.
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Minnesota Vikings fans want a change to the status quo ā they do not want more of Rob Brzezinski as the primary general manager. We polled Twitter (X) this week, and the verdict is decisive: people say itās time for something new.
The poll was informal, but the result still shows where fan sentiment currently sits.
The Vikingsā search for a general manager is ongoing, and the club should announce a decision within the next couple of weeks.
Do you prefer Brzezinski or someone new?

Vikings executive Rob Brzezinski speaks during an interview segment with Vikings.comās Gabe Henderson focused on organizational philosophy and front-office structure. Brzezinski discussed leadership alignment, roster-building strategy, and the hiring of Kevin OāConnell during the feature recorded on Feb. 17, 2022, as Minnesota mapped out its long-term football vision. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
Vikings Fans: Get Us a New GM
Minnesota fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the end of January, about three and a half weeks after the end of the 2025 regular season. The timing was strange, but most believe the Vikingsā owners saw advance to the Super Bowl and said to themselves, āIāve seen enough.ā
Vikings fans are largely against Rob Brzezinski continuing as the general manager, calling for a change.
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to announce their decision on a new general manager within the next couple of weeks.
Fan sentiment was gauged through an informal poll conducted on Twitter, which showed a decisive preference for a new general manager.
The search for a new general manager is ongoing, with fans eager for a change in leadership.
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Brzezinski took over in an interim capacity, with his hat in the ring for the permanent gig.
But fans would rather Brzezinski not continue. Hereās the poll:
One hundred eighty-six people responded, and the poll was not scientific.
Brzezinskiās Track Record
Despite fansā hesitation, the longer one considers Brzezinski as general manager, the more sense it makes. He has already managed the Vikingsā free agency cycle and draft following Adofo-Mensahās departure.
His deep knowledge of the organizationās budget, contracts, and cap sheet provides him with a thorough understanding of internal operations ā a sweet advantage. While NFL general manager roles are often perceived as solely focused on scouting and roster vision, the financial aspect is paramount, and Brzezinski has been entrusted with it for years.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin OāConnell talks with owner Zygi Wilf during training camp at TCO Stadium while the franchise prepared for the upcoming season. The conversation came during practice activities on Aug. 3, 2023, in Eagan, Minnesota, with leadership continuing to shape roster expectations and organizational priorities. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.
Vikings fans have long dubbed him the ācap wizard,ā a reputation that should warrant him a genuine shot at the top job.
The arrangement also aligns perfectly with the Vikingsā recent actions. By firing Adofo-Mensah but retaining Kevin OāConnell, the team fundamentally altered its GM search. Most NFL teams link the head coach and general manager, with their fates typically intertwined. Minnesota, however, kept OāConnell, effectively positioning him as the primary figure in their football operations.
Within this model, Brzezinski emerges as an ideal fit.
OāConnell can maintain significant involvement in roster vision, while Brian Flores can heavily influence defensive personnel decisions. Brzezinski, in turn, can oversee the front office, manage the salary cap, handle contracts, and ensure operational efficiency. The Vikings demonstrated the viability of this distributed structure during the recent draft.
Furthermore, this approach provides ownership with considerable flexibility. Should the season underperform ā finishing, for instance, with a 6-11 or 7-10 record ā Minnesota could reset without a major structural upheaval. OāConnell could be dismissed, Brzezinski could revert to his previous role, and the team could then pursue a new GM-head coach pairing. Conversely, if the Vikings succeed, the move will appear steady, logical, and perhaps even long overdue.
Otherwise, if a poor season unfolds, the new non-Brzezinski general manager will have lived in both worlds: working with players that OāConnell, Flores, and Brzezinski drafted while carving out his own vision.
The Outside Candidates
The Vikingsā owners announced last week the general manager search would be private ā but then updates started spilling into public view on Wednesday.

Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Terrance Gray watches from the sideline as the Pittsburgh Steelers host Buffalo at Acrisure Stadium. Gray has emerged as a notable NFL executive name during recent hiring cycles because of his scouting background and front-office experience. The appearance occurred on Nov. 30, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images.
NFL.comās Kevin Patra wrote, āThe Minnesota Vikings have identified their first general manager candidate outside the organization. The Vikings requested an interview with Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Terrance Gray for their GM job, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday, per a source.ā
āGray has been with the Bills since 2017, but spent 11 seasons with Minnesota as a scout, so he is well-known within the building. Prior to his stint with the Vikings, Gray worked in the Kansas City Chiefsā front office.ā
Gray will be the first of many, and the process evidently wonāt be so secretive after all.
Some have hinted that a different person inside the current front office, too, such as Ryan Grigson, could walk away with the job.
How We Got Here
The Vikings need a new general for two primary reasons:
Therefore, the next general manager ā Brzezinski, Gray, or someone else ā must draft at a normal or stellar hit rate and make responsible quarterback decisions. Itās really that simple.