The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini sits down for an exclusive conversation with Minnesota Vikings reigning Coach of the Year Kevin O'Connell and Running Back Aaron Jones.

O'Connell shares his thoughts on quarterback JJ McCarthy and his development since returning to the field. Russini and O'Connell talk about the expectations for the Vikings and playing in the NFC North.

The Vikings coach also shares how he unwinds from the grueling schedule of running a football team.

Dianna also chats with Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones.

Dianna asks Aaron about how becoming a father has changed how he handles a win or loss. The running back talks about bringing his kids to practice and making sure to have enough energy to play with his kids even after a long day.

Dianna and Aaron talk about JJ McCarthy and how playing with Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love help prepare him for working with a young quarterback.

Aaron opens up about the team's expectations for this season after all their success in 2024.

Dianna tries her hardest to get Aaron to brag about himself, while using some of her own resume to get him thinking.

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James Palmer and Chase Daniel unpack the NFL QB Tiers list with Athletic's Senior NFL Writer Mike Sando.

Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes and Cincinnatti Bengals Joe Burrow were the only two unanimous Tier 1 quarterbacks on this list. James and Chase ask Mike what goes into a unanimous decision.

Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson breaks into the top Tier for the first time in his career. We ask Mike what the voting panel said about Lamar's trajectory into the top. Plus Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford makes his Tier 1 debut as well, find out what took to the veteran QB to the next level in the eyes of the voters.

James and Chase ask Mike about a quarterback that the panel may have been waiting for to take the next step, but hasnt reached their potential just yet. Mike breaks down why Jacksonville Jaguars Trevor Lawrence is a name that keeps coming up in those conversations.

Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts remains in the top 10, but James and Chase get answers on why Hurts has not moved into the Top Tier despite being the Super Bowl MVP.

Four time MVP Aaron Rodgers took the biggest fall of this year's list. James and Chase ask Mike why the Pittsburgh Steelers QB is now all the way down in Tier 3 after being in Tier 1 in 2024.

Ben Johnson takes over as head coach for the Chicago Bears and James and Chase ask what the effect has been for both his new quarterback in Caleb Williams and Detroit Lions Jared Goff

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Buffalo Bills RB James Cook ends his hold-in after he agreed to terms on a four-year, $48 million contract extension with $30 million guaranteed. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini breaks down how the sides came together and what it means for the Bills Super Bowl aspirations.

Three star players continue to deal with contract disputes across the NFL. Dianna will share the latest on Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons, Washington Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin and Bengals Defensive End Trey Hendrickson.

James Palmer and Chase Daniel preview The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer Mike Sando's QB Tier list for 2025. Find out where Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts lands on the list and how the addition of Ben Johnson in Chicago helped Caleb Williams chances this season.

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