The Purple Superstar HC

O'Connell: "I just feel like my role and my job is to lead. It's not always just scheme. It's not always just drawing stuff up on a whiteboard. It's in those moments when you've got to show up for the guys the way you ask them to show up. You better be doing it yourself."

OF course all of this goes to hell when you're a -9.0 in turn-over ratio. But I think the foundation is here coaching wise....

"When I got here it was all very welcoming," said offensive lineman David Quessenberry, who had played for three other teams before signing with the Vikings on Aug. 30. "People are eager and happy to be here and to have you here. They sit you down and say, 'These are our goals. This is what we're doing.' Kevin tells you that it's 'our process and our way.' It's like nothing I've ever been around. You just feel it and you want to be here."
Quessenberry cited details that range from the extent of the team's nutrition plan to the thought that goes into warmups before practice. Running back Alexander Mattison said O'Connell's focus on certain core values -- including a goal to be "situational masters" who understand how to approach every moment in a game -- provides a crutch for when "the going gets rough."
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Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum, who acquired O'Connell as a backup quarterback in 2009 and also cut him twice from their roster, said he recommending O'Connell as a head coaching candidate to several teams before the Vikings hired him.
"Minnesota has a superstar for the next 20 years," Tannenbaum said. "They're lucky to have him. He's only going to get better and better. I think he has a chance to be really special. People will say he's a McVay guy with a really good scheme. Kevin has a million more attributes to add to a program than scheme. He has relatability. He is a good listener. He has a really good demeanor."

Oh boy....

"I don't think it's just Wild Card. The sky is the limit for them."@PSchrags 🫡

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Lets just not have let-down vs Saints...

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You know what's crazy? There are only 2 teams in the NFC with more wins than Minnesota, lol.

@"purplefaithful" said: Lets just not have let-down vs Saints...

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 I dont disagree...

I think this is one where fans look at the schedule when it comes out and easily overlook it...But hell, any NFL game is tough.

Just ask the Falcons  =)

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-second-half-of-season-bold-predictions-vikings-underdog-run-continues-raiders-find-their-new-coach/

https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-kevin-oconnell-deserves-coach-of-the-year-buzz

@"StickyBun" said: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-kevin-oconnell-deserves-coach-of-the-year-buzz

Glad KO is getting his flowers finally. Winning 13 games last year wasn't enough for some, I suppose. Hopefully we can follow up last week with another win!

I get the KOC love, but honestly Flores has truly impressed me.  glad hes with the Vikings and hope he stays

@"Vanguard83" said: I get the KOC love, but honestly Flores has truly impressed me.  glad hes with the Vikings and hope he stays

I can't stand Who Shat. They gotta learn to ride the wave. It's hard to stay constantly on and constantly up but the breakthrough is getting to the point of managing that roller coaster. Overcoming adversity is huge. I am looking forward to game day 

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"StickyBun" said: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-kevin-oconnell-deserves-coach-of-the-year-buzz

Still a lot of football to play, but many would argue he's actually a better coach now vs year 1. Despite the record differential. 

I hope we don’t ditch KOC if he has a rough patch developing the next QB. I want him around for a long time because I think he can finally slay the beast and bring home the trophy. 

In NE there is talk of firing Belacheat because he’s struggled post Brady. Dude earned another QB pick to right his ship. 

@"purplefaithful" said: OF course all of this goes to hell when you're a -9.0 in turn-over ratio. But I think the foundation is here coaching wise....

"When I got here it was all very welcoming," said offensive lineman David Quessenberry, who had played for three other teams before signing with the Vikings on Aug. 30. "People are eager and happy to be here and to have you here. They sit you down and say, 'These are our goals. This is what we're doing.' Kevin tells you that it's 'our process and our way.' It's like nothing I've ever been around. You just feel it and you want to be here."
Quessenberry cited details that range from the extent of the team's nutrition plan to the thought that goes into warmups before practice. Running back Alexander Mattison said O'Connell's focus on certain core values -- including a goal to be "situational masters" who understand how to approach every moment in a game -- provides a crutch for when "the going gets rough."
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Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum, who acquired O'Connell as a backup quarterback in 2009 and also cut him twice from their roster, said he recommending O'Connell as a head coaching candidate to several teams before the Vikings hired him.
"Minnesota has a superstar for the next 20 years," Tannenbaum said. "They're lucky to have him. He's only going to get better and better. I think he has a chance to be really special. People will say he's a McVay guy with a really good scheme. Kevin has a million more attributes to add to a program than scheme. He has relatability. He is a good listener. He has a really good demeanor."