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Jace Frederick: Hopefully, Kevin O’Connell learns from Mike Macdonald

This offseason, Kevin O'Connell, Vikings head coach, is urged to adopt a defense- and special-teams-first approach, as ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler reported.
With quarterback-room turnover, Minnesota's offense suffered from costly turnovers and risky fourth-down decisions, undermining results, as O'Connell's aggressive style persisted last Sunday.
Mike Macdonald prioritized field position, special teams, and valuing three points over risky plays, as the Seahawks leaned on the run and controlled third-and-long situations.
The Vikings could pursue veteran quarterbacks like Kyler Murray or Aaron Rodgers to compete with J.J. McCarthy, as adopting a defense-first strategy may address last season's issues.
Given that even competent veterans might not elevate the offense, Macdonald's Super Bowl blueprint suggests that focusing on a dominant defense and special teams can lead to success, as shown by Seattle last Sunday.

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Jace Frederick: Hopefully, Kevin O’Connell learns from Mike Macdonald

Seattle won the Super Bowl with a good offense, dominant defense and excellent special teams, leaning heavily on the latter two phases in its win over New England

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