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Does The NFCC Game Decide Our Next HC?

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49ers lose and it's Ryans

Rams lose and it's O'Donnell

Or does Kwesi wait?

I'm definitely starting to lean towards the young OC.

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#1 · Jan 28, 7:26 AM
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I think Kwesi is more methodical than watching and waiting for the losing coaches to become available to hire.  I won't be surprised if the next coach comes from either of those teams, but I'm sure there are others on his interview list also.

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#2 · Jan 28, 7:31 AM
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I'm leaning towards the OC as well...

Just seems to be the better fit with the renaissance going on in Eagan right now. 

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#3 · Jan 28, 7:52 AM
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I don't think so necessarily. If you have a guy you like, just wait for him. 

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#4 · Jan 28, 8:03 AM
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He doesn't seem like the kind of person who would take his 2nd favorite in the interest of expedience. Even if he lasts 10 years as GM, this will be the biggest decision he'll make in all 10. I think he'll go after the guy he wants regardless of when that is.  

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#5 · Jan 28, 8:16 AM
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I'd be good with either...especially if it means Klint is gone.

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#6 · Jan 28, 8:55 AM
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I'm pretty sure they have one chosen already unless someone blows them out of the water with a second interview.

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#7 · Jan 28, 8:57 AM
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@"Hawkvike25" said: I'd be good with either...especially if it means Klint is gone.
I did like Kube Jr for play design.

Play calling, not so much.

Pair him with O'Donnell, and maybe you have something. Give Cousins the same OC in back to back years?

Just don't give him the play sheet.

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The 49ers were patient when they hired Kyle Shanahan while others jumped into the fray to grab other candidates in that hiring cycle a few years ago.

I hope we wait for the guy we want and don't get antsy to get a HC.  This is a critical decision that this franchise needs to get right.

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When #Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was at 49ers he overlapped with Mike McDaniel, now 49ers O-coordinator. He was run game coordinator when he overlapped with KAM on 49ers from 2017-19. But source said Vikings at his point have not requested a McDaniel interview for head coach.
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@"JustinTime18™" said:
When #Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was at 49ers he overlapped with Mike McDaniel, now 49ers O-coordinator. He was run game coordinator when he overlapped with KAM on 49ers from 2017-19. But source said Vikings at his point have not requested a McDaniel interview for head coach.
Well, in all fairness, was anyone impressed with the 9ers offense against GB? 
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@"HappyViking" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said:
When #Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was at 49ers he overlapped with Mike McDaniel, now 49ers O-coordinator. He was run game coordinator when he overlapped with KAM on 49ers from 2017-19. But source said Vikings at his point have not requested a McDaniel interview for head coach.
Well, in all fairness, was anyone impressed with the 9ers offense against GB? 

 Don't want either one.  Both 1 year in their current positions.  I would need to see more for my HC candidates.  

I'll keep my eye on O'Connell more with the Rams.  He has about 4 years as OC between Redskins/Rams and I like that he is a former QB with that Off mindset.  

(I have no idea why my comments are within the other posters quotes)

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Vikings Coaching Odds (DraftKings)

1. Todd Bowles 7/2

T-2. Kevin O'Connell 4/1

T-2. DeMeco Ryans 4/1

4. Raheem Morris 6/1

5. Mike McDaniel 7/1

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Interesting that the favorite hasn't been in for a second interview, but is available to do so. For me it's:

  1. O'Donnell
  2. Ryan's
  3. Morris
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@"JustinTime18™" said:
Vikings Coaching Odds (DraftKings)

1. Todd Bowles 7/2

T-2. Kevin O'Connell 4/1

T-2. DeMeco Ryans 4/1

4. Raheem Morris 6/1

5. Mike McDaniel 7/1



perfect. top of odds is my least favorite candidate. this coupled with lame NYG DC interviewing has really tempered my positive feelings after the press conference yesterday. 

i just want something fresh and new. not day old bread candidates. 

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@"Vikeking2" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said:
Vikings Coaching Odds (DraftKings)

1. Todd Bowles 7/2

T-2. Kevin O'Connell 4/1

T-2. DeMeco Ryans 4/1

4. Raheem Morris 6/1

5. Mike McDaniel 7/1



perfect. top of odds is my least favorite candidate. this coupled with lame NYG DC interviewing has really tempered my positive feelings after the press conference yesterday. 

i just want something fresh and new. not day old bread candidates. 



While Vegas usually knows, they don't always know. Stay strong

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@"JustinTime18™" said: Interesting that the favorite hasn't been in for a second interview, but is available to do so. For me it's:
  1. O'Donnell
  2. Ryan's
  3. Morris
i saw Josh McCown interviewing with no coaching experience and now we have another average qb Neil ODonnell in the mix here. J/k.

maybe if i was larry brown, id be excited about Odonnell. lol

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@"Vikeking2" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said: Interesting that the favorite hasn't been in for a second interview, but is available to do so. For me it's:
  1. O'Donnell
  2. Ryan's
  3. Morris
i saw Josh McCown interviewing with no coaching experience and now we have another average qb Neil ODonnell in the mix here. J/k.

maybe if i was larry brown, id be excited about Odonnell. lol



Damn it.

O'Connell.

Lol

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Vikings are keeping close tabs on Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell, who is expected to conduct a second interview with them after NFC championship game and is regarded as one of their top candidates along with 49ers' DeMeco Ryans, per league sources.
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Kwesi and the new HC will be tasked with finding and then developing a franchise QB.  I prefer someone from the offensive side of the ball and being a former QB is an added plus in that search and development (and Viking rescue mission) plan.

Of the remaining rumored candidates, I really hope our next HC is O'Connell.

(Still don't understand why we didn't talk to Pederson/Daboll)

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@"minny65" said: Kwesi and the new HC will be tasked with finding and then developing a franchise QB.  I prefer someone from the offensive side of the ball and being a former QB is an added plus in that search and development (and Viking rescue mission) plan.

Of the remaining rumored candidates, I really hope our next HC is O'Connell.

(Still don't understand why we didn't talk to Pederson/Daboll)

As far as developing QB's, I would think getting the OC right is as important as anything. 

I am evolving my thinking on HC -- used to want an Offense background. Now I dont care which, as long as they have the leadership and vision skill-set required at that level - and the intuition to hire really good coordinators. 

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