The Steelers’ coaching staff deserves significant credit for besting the Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores, Mark Kaboly believes. Regarded among the best football minds in their respective roles, the two certainly garner respect around the league. On Sunday against the Steelers, however, they did not look like the more strategic team.
Indeed, perhaps the opposite was true, as even Vikings defenders admitted. While not specifically crediting the Steelers’ coaching staff, they acknowledged the Steelers had a “good game plan” that limited their effectiveness. With an offense capable of churning out yards after the catch, they stymied the Vikings’ pass rush with quick-release passes.