Harrison Smith puts in vintage performance to secure Vikings’ first victory

Harrison Smith puts in vintage performance to secure Vikings’ first victory

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The first time head coach Kevin O’Connell chatted with defensive coordinator Brian Flores last winter, veteran safety Harrison Smith came up in conversation. If the Vikings were going to turn things around on defense, O’Connell and Flores agreed it was going to be with Smith leading the charge. “We started talking about the possibilities of that safety group as a whole,” O’Connell said. “It was an exciting conversation that all…

Harrison Smith, in beast mode, leads Vikings to victory

Safety Harrison Smith, the Vikings' oldest star, is being used differently by Brian Flores than he was last season and made big plays when his team needed him Sunday.