How Kevin O'Connell's short playing career led to coaching Vikings

How Kevin O'Connell's short playing career led to coaching Vikings

Not only is Kevin O'Connell @kevoc7 the head coach for my favorite NFL team @vikings he's quoted saying everything happens for a reason - we call it @ehfar. Kevin's road is an interesting one for sure, one thing leading him to the next - and now a head coach for a contending team. This Thanksgiving weekend, I'm thankful that you've come into the Vikings organization, and more thankful for the optimistic leadership you've brought. Keep up the great work Kevin...

"I don't know if I've ever accepted how it all went," O'Connell told ESPN of his playing career. "But when enough people tell you you're going to be a great coach, I think they're also telling you something else at the same time -- that you may not necessarily be the great player you wanted to become. I guess everything happens for a reason."

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