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Vikings Hire the Guy Who Devastated Them 20 Years Ago

Most Minnesota Vikings’ coaching hires have flown under the radar this offseason, but not this one. Not by a longshot.

Vikings Hire the Guy Who Devastated Them 20 Years Ago

Remember when the Vikings were nudged from playoff contention in the 2003 regular season at the Arizona Cardinals? The moment is as memorable as it is terrible. Well, the guy who tossed the Cardinals’ game-winning touchdown pass is now Minnesota’s quarterbacks coach — Josh McCown.

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The Vikings main social media account tweeted Tuesday, “The Vikings have named Josh McCown as quarterbacks coach and Chris O’Hara as pass game specialist.