Kevin O’Connell has a lengthy athletic resume. However, he rose to prominence as a coach. The Vikings’ first-year head coach has made an impression. Minnesota triumphed over the Patriots. It would be a moment to remember as KOC defeated the team that drafted him. He spoke with Bill Belichick after the game and had respect for O’Connel.

The Thursday game between the Vikings and the Patriots was nothing less than a roar. Kevin O’Connell is leading the Vikings and is doing his best. In Week 12, the former Patriots’ backup quarterback squared off against his former head coach, Bill Belichick. After the game, both shared a moment, and the GOAT left praise in his name.

After the Vikings defeated the Patriots by 33-26, coach Kevin O’Connell and Bill Belichick shared a moment on the field. They shook hands, and KOC heaped praise on the Patriots’ HC. Belichick also hailed O’Connell, saying he has done a “hell of a job” as the Vikings head coach.

Kevin O’Connell was a third-round draft choice of the Patriots in 2008 and spent over a year and a half in New England. He was the handpicked choice of Bill Belichick. Moreover, in his first season as the head coach, KOC led the Vikings to one of their best records.

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Minnesota is shining under the light of Kevin O’Connell. He took the franchise to a 9-2 lead. But Bill Belichick and his visionary approach brought a talented person into the game who is shining and making an impact in his coaching career.

Bill Belichick has a positive response to Mac Jones’ request for tougher coaching

The Patriots’ loss to the Bills made Mac Jones lose his cool, and the QB1’s sideline outburst went viral. However, while speaking from the podium, Jones expressed a desire for more rigid training and tougher coaching. Bill Belichick had a practical response to the Patriots QB’s comments.

Bill Belichick mentioned, “Mac’s a very competitive guy. Love his attitude. Love his passion for the game. He works as hard as anybody. As we move forward we’ll try to work to find ways to be more efficient, be more productive in every area. That’s coaching, playing, interaction with teammates, etc.”

It is yet to see if the Patriots can make it into the playoffs.

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