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O'Connell's Influence On McCarthy Draft Questioned
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A report from the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins suggested that people will debate how much influence Kevin O'Connell had in the McCarthy draft deliberations. The report stated that anyone who believes the Vikings went rogue and drafted McCarthy without O'Connell's input likely believes in the tooth fairy.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore Logs Back-To-Back DNPs
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Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has logged two consecutive DNPs at practice, a concern for a New England defensive front that remains 'scary' but could be without its anchor. The Bills allowed four sacks to the Chargers last week, making Barmore's availability one to watch, while offensive lineman Morgan Moses is also on the injury report.
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O'Connell Defends QB Development Record After McCarthy Trade
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In the wake of trading JJ McCarthy, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell was asked about a resurfaced quote from two years ago where he said organizations fail young quarterbacks more than quarterbacks fail organizations. He addressed it, saying, "I believe in the collective work that was put in. I believe JJ and the intent was in the work that he was put in. That's just where we are today." He also reflected on the team's efforts, stating, "We tried to do everything we could to collaborate with a plan amongst coaches, amongst everybody in this building to try and put him in a position to develop and grow. And I do think he did develop and grow and I do think he improved."
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O'Connell Gets Emotional Discussing McCarthy Trade Rumour: 'I Care About Him'
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell became emotional when discussing the rumoured trade of quarterback JJ McCarthy to the New York Giants. He said, "I spent a lot of time with JJ over the last couple of years plus. I care about him. I have a tremendous respect for him as a player, as a person. had a chance to spend time with him this morning which was an emotional which was emotional and our relationship means a lot to me and I believe it means a lot to him as well." O'Connell also acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, adding, "These situations are never easy from a standpoint of being the head coach. You understand hard decisions in the NFL and I understand them firsthand going back a long way for me personally, but at the same time it's always going to be about the relationship."
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