For five weeks, Kevin O'Connell's postgame press conferences were all smiles after Vikings victories, even if he cautioned that the team still had things to improve upon. Late on Thursday night, he stood in front of reporters and cameras after a loss for the second time in five days,

Though he has put his own spin on a lot of the stuff he does with the Vikings, O’Connell still speaks glowingly about his time with the Rams. He referenced how he was actively involved in the preparation on a weekly basis and how that played a role in building his confidence.

Sean McVay has grown a healthy coaching tree in his eight seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. Five of his former assistants have become NFL head coaches, while several more have been poached for bigger jobs in college and the pros.