Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell joins Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr at Vikings Training Camp for Episode 5 of Bent Outta Shape.

With the 2026 NFL season approaching, KOC gives an inside look at where the Vikings stand heading into the year, what he’s seeing from the team in training camp, and which young players have impressed him the most. He also dives into the evolution of Minnesota’s offense, how the Vikings are looking to improve the run game, and the challenge of building an offense around a superstar like Justin Jefferson when opposing defenses are constantly adjusting to take him away.

O’Connell also opens up about his relationship with defensive coordinator Brian Flores and why their partnership has become such an important part of the Vikings’ success. KOC explains how the two coaches work together throughout the season, the conversations they have behind the scenes, and why Flores has become one of his most trusted voices inside the building.

The guys also get into the decisions that stick with you as an NFL head coach. O’Connell looks back at the Vikings’ 2022 playoff loss to the New York Giants and reveals one of the moments he still thinks about years later.

Away from football, KOC talks about playing golf with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, his experience at the American Century Championship, and why golf has become one of his favorite ways to spend time with his son. He also shares what he learned growing up with a father who worked as an FBI agent and how those lessons about sacrifice, family, and being present have shaped the way he approaches life as both a head coach and a dad.

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In this episode:
0:00 - Introduction & Bent Outta Shape Segment
3:35 - Minnesota Life & Training Camp Atmosphere
8:33 - Kevin O'Connell Joins the Show
9:05 - KOC's Bent Outta Shape Stories
11:37 - Young Players Making the Leap
13:19 - Offensive Philosophy & Run Game Evolution
15:32 - Brian Flores Partnership & Defensive Collaboration
18:18 - Play Calls & Coaching Regrets
19:57 - Golf, Family Time & Scottie Scheffler
22:02 - FBI Dad & Family Values
23:51 - Quick Hitters Rapid Fire Round
26:11 - Quarterback Position Update
28:16 - Justin Jefferson's Chain Story & Wrap-Up


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