The P/PTSD Perspective: KOC Confirms Position Switch, Cowboys, and Early GM Momentum

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell at the Los Angeles Chargers on October 23rd, 2025.
Oct 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The P/PTSD Perspective: April 4th, 2026

1) Kevin O’Connell Confirms Player’s Position Switch: Blake Brandel can do it all. Quite possibly, Brandel could be the solution at center. He’s a veteran who works hard and who likes to compete. The issue is twofold: he’s likely not the world’s best option and elevating him means losing the valued depth.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell in the 2025 preseason
Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell reacts with cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) before the game against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

2) Cowboys Prevent a Possible Vikings Reunion: Dallas made the move to enhance its d-line depth. Jonathan Bullard is a rugged veteran who is akin to a fourth-line forward in hockey, someone who specializes in killing penalties. Nobody thinks that 50 goals are going to get scored; rather, the new add does the dirty work that allows a team to win.

3) There’s Early Momentum in Vikings’ GM Search: Rob Brzezinski has had a nice offseason in charge. Like a quarterback starting for a few games before struggling over the long haul, Brzezinski will need to answer questions about his capacity to shine over years and not months.

Vikings fans perform the Skol chant before the Bears game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minnesota Vikings fans join together for the signature Skol chant at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, filling the venue with the rhythmic clap and call that has become a defining part of home games. The pre-kickoff ritual helped energize the crowd before the matchup with the Chicago Bears, creating the familiar atmosphere that accompanies divisional showdowns in Minneapolis. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

4) Former Vikings Defender Calls it a Career: He’ll very reasonably get consideration for the Hall of Fame. The corner did excellently for a long time. Eventually, time comes for even the best players, so it’s time to hang up the cleats.

5) Bane 1.0: Vikings 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Going a full seven rounds is bold. Minnesota can’t simply crush the opening selection, as vital as that is. Rather, there needs to be value found from the 2nd onward. Check out how Mr. Bane sees things unfolding.

Nov 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) intercepts a pass against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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