Star Tribune · Sep 1, 2022
In roster moves, Vikings put backup QB competition behind them
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell during a press conference Thursday, September 1, 2022, at TCP Performance Center in Eagan, Minn.] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@startribune.comVikings coach Kevin O'Connell was answering a question about his handling of the backup quarterback situation when he made a smooth pivot to praise starting quarterback Kirk Cousins' leadership abilities.
Perhaps no moment so far in the new Purple regime has offered a starker contrast between O'Connell and his predecessor, Mike Zimmer.
