For a long time, Chris Tomasson was a Vikings beat writer.
At times, he and Mike Zimmer didn’t see eye-to-eye. Kevin O’Connell, on the other hand, seemed to get along better with Mr. Tomasson. Tomasson even noted that his warm greeting from O’Connell at this year’s owners’ meeting contrasts with his experience with the defensive head coach:
Zimmer conflict aside, the broader point remains: Chris Tomasson seems well liked, both by his colleagues and current Vikings.
To begin his press conference yesterday, Kirk Cousins gave a shoutout to the beat writer:
The New Balances, the Nike monarchs, the sweaters.