Kevin O'Connell Reveals What Makes an Elite Quarterback

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell joins Kevin Clark to discuss quarterback development, the NFL's evolving defenses, and what he's looking for from his quarterbacks heading into the season.
O'Connell explains why consistency and competitive stamina matter more than flashy plays, how his own experience as a quarterback shapes his coaching of the position, and why today's defenses are increasingly built around taking explosive plays away. He also shares an incredible Randy Moss story from his first day in the NFL and names his favorite Vikings to watch.

Topics include:
What separates elite quarterbacks
The keys to quarterback development
How NFL defenses are taking away explosive plays
The rise of 13 personnel
Kevin O'Connell's coaching philosophy
O'Connell's unforgettable first practice with Randy Moss

What separates elite quarterbacks
The keys to quarterback development
How NFL defenses are taking away explosive plays
The rise of 13 personnel
Kevin O'Connell's coaching philosophy
O'Connell's unforgettable first practice with Randy Moss

0:00 - Kevin O'Connell joins This Is Football!
0:35 - Kevin's round of golf with Scottie Scheffler
2:32 - What will decide the Vikings QB competition
6:23 - Biggest scheme story in the NFL
9:07 - Kevin's favorite Viking to watch ever
9:50 - Kevin's story from playing with Randy Moss

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