Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips previously worked with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell in Washington and in Los Angeles. When O’Connell received the job offer from Minnesota, he took Phillips with him. He had the role of the tight ends coach and pass game coordinator in Sean McVay’s staff while O’Connell was the offensive coordinator, the role Phillips has now in O’Connell’s staff.
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The duo has been working together for years and they appear to have wonderful synergy. In their first year with the Vikes, they coached the 8th-best offense in points and the 7th-best in yards per game.