Zulgad’s four-and-out: Examining a significant change in the Vikings’ approach to training camp

After a cautious approach in year one, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is going more physical in year two writes @jzulgad

Kevin O’Connell’s second training camp as Vikings’ coach has had some noticeable differences from his rookie season.

The one that jumps out might be how much more physical and intense the practices feel than a year ago. Part of this is because of the far-more-aggressive approach new defensive coordinator Brian Flores has installed.

But O’Connell also makes it clear this is no accident and hasn’t caught anyone by surprise. The Vikings will open the preseason on Thursday in Seattle and O’Connell said one of the reasons for conducting a more physical camp is because of this exhibition schedule.