Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell excited about debut but ‘would have loved to win’

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Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell excited about debut but ‘would have loved to win’

LAS VEGAS — On Aug. 7, 2008, when Kevin O’Connell’s preseason began as a rookie quarterback with New England, Josh McDaniels was his offensive coordinator and position coach. Flash forward 14 years and one week, and O’Connell faced McDaniels in his first preseason game as an NFL coach.O’Connell, 37, made his debut as a head coach at any level in Sunday’s 26-20 loss to Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. McDaniels is in his first season as Raiders he…