The Vikings' introductory press conferences have felt more like happy hours than interrogations.
General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, head coach Kevin O'Connell, defensive coordinator Ed Donatell, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips and special teams coordinator Matt Daniels were relaxed, open, engaging and even charming in a setting that often ranges from awkward to uncomfortable.
If you're a Vikings fan, this is going to take some getting used to.
If you're a fan of other Twin Cities sports, you may notice a trend.
Vikings head coaches have mostly ranged from grumpy to combative. That is in part due to the nature of the NFL, which has traditionally thought of itself as a cross between the Army and the CIA, only more important.