EAGAN, Minn. -- Brian O'Neill faced constant reminders about what it would take to transform into an NFL right tackle from the moment he was drafted in the second round by the Minnesota Vikings in April.
There were visual cues. During OTAs in May, O’Neill often worked in a small group with the Vikings' other right tackles as former offensive line coach Tony Sparano barked orders during bag drills. The differences between the physiques of Mike Remmers (6-foot-5, 310 pounds) and Rashod Hill (6-6, 313) compared to the then-barely 300-pound rookie were apparent.