Maybe escaping the hustle and bustle of the city will help the Vikings recenter themselves amid a disappointing start to this season. “We’ve had to deal with some adversity as a team,” O’Connell said. “As we get into Thursday and Friday, I’m hoping we can at least get him out there (to practice),” O’Connell said. Whoever is under center, the Vikings need to be better across the board if they want to salvage this season. ADVERTISEMENTEven if injuries continue to pop up.