Vikings GM says he wants Cousins back at QB as roster remains under construction

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The decisions the Minnesota Vikings make at the quarterback position ought to signify which direction they’re headed from here. Kirk Cousins is due for a new contract. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah confirmed the Vikings will offer him one. Even if a deal gets done they’ll still have to look hard at finding Cousins’ replacement in the future. The Vikings have the 11th overall pick in a draft that’s deep in top-flight quarterback prospects. The Vikings finished 7-10 this season. This was their second year under Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell.