Brian O’Neill is only entering his third NFL season, but the Vikings right tackle is already being asked about advising younger teammates.
That marks the trust O’Neill has earned in just 28 starts, during which the former second-round pick has developed into a cornerstone and budding leader on offense, according to coordinator Gary Kubiak.
Kubiak, a former NFL head coach, said this week he sees accolades like Pro Bowls coming for O’Neill, who has given the Vikings’ play-caller one less concern in a season full of questions.
“When guys are going to become Pro Bowlers and great players, you see them take huge steps from year one to two, two to three,” Kubiak said.