The Vikings' offseason program, which ended Thursday when coach Mike Zimmer canceled the spring's final practice as a reward to players, served as a trial run for young players and coaches alike, including first-year offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
Throughout five practices open to reporters this spring, Zimmer varied the situations in which Kubiak called plays — something the 34-year-old coordinator hasn't done outside of preseason games. Goal-line, two-minute, and third-down play calls were repeatedly set up, with more to come in training camp later this summer.
"I really appreciate that," Kubiak said Thursday. "It puts you on the spot – make a call and let's go with it.