The View from VT: Rival Coach Stirs Pot, KOC on Purple Elephant, and Call Former Player

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Nov 22, 2025
Aug 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevon O'Connell meet after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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The View from VT: November 22nd, 2025

1) Anonymous NFL Coach Stirs the Pot for Vikings: When Justin Jefferson is so visibly frustrated, people take notice. He’s an elite player, distinguishing himself as the NFL’s top receiver within a golden age for receivers. He has been tamed due the effort at quarterback being so poor.

Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) against the Houston Texans in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

2) Kevin O’Connell Addresses the Elephant in the Room: Strictly based on on-field performance, J.J. McCarthy shouldn’t be playing. Minnesota would be better served by pivoting toward a different option since completing roughly 53% of the throws is unsustainable. But with that being true, the Vikings have no path other than to keep moving forward.

3) Vikings Make the Call to One Former Player: GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is always hunting for improvement. The roster moves are slower in November than they are in March. Be that as it may, Adofo-Mensah will be keeping his eyes peeled for improvement whenever it makes sense.

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Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

4) The Doomsday Plans for Vikings at Quarterback in 2026: A lot hinges on these comings weeks. Truth be told, there’s not a ton to play for in 2025. There’s an incredibly small chance that something special happens for Minnesota during the current season. What’s really important is seeing J.J. McCarthy get to a point where he can be trusted to start in 2026.

5) Vikings Get Reinforcements to the Secondary this Weekend: Any and all reinforcements are welcomed. The secondary has been a point of fascination, sometimes due to the befuddling moves taking place at corner. Pulling off the upset win at Lambeau in Week 12 would keep the Vikings’ chances — however small — alive for at least another week.

Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches practices during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Enjoy the extra reading, Vikings fans.

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By K. Joudry
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