Vikings’ QB coach, Kevin Stefanski, was one in a handful of candidates to interview for Minnesota’s offensive coordinator position. Unfortunately for him on Thursday night, it was announced the John DeFilippo, not Stefanski, would slide in as Pat Shurmur’s replacement. Upon the breaking of that news, indications were that the long time tenured member of the Purple’s staff would reunite with Shurmur, and become the Offensive Coordinator for the New You Giants.

Well, Skol Nation, it was fun while it lasted. Let’s get ready to say goodb..

Oh ya, that’s right. My bad. The 35 year-old up-and-comer is still under contract with the Vikings. Meaning, we have the right to deny interview requests. When Pat Shurmur and his new team stuck their nose in our camp, that’s exactly what we did.

Vikings denied permission for Giants to interview and hire their QB coach Kevin Stefanski as their OC, per league source. Stefanski stays in Minnesota, Giants still need an OC.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 10, 2018

Now, before we break down whether this denial was fair or foul, if you’re not already woke on WHAT really could have happened, here’s some proverbial coffee…

Stefanski might have been onboard with taking the NYG OC job, heard the new pitch here, changed his mind, and asked the team to deny request so he didn’t look bad. Happens with coaches and GM candidates.

— Andy (@AndyCarlsonShow) February 10, 2018

100% within the #Vikings rights to block Stefanski from going to New York to FINALLY get an OC job.

But without a wink-wink understanding when JDF leaves, it’s a BAD precedent to set for future assistants.

— Andy (@AndyCarlsonShow) February 11, 2018

As for what the “new pitch” was, it would relate to Stefanski taking over as OC once John DeFilippo, as most anticipate he will, becomes a head coach in the NFL. That take is pure speculation.

With that being said, let’s focus on what we KNOW is true. As of now, there are no facts to show WHY the Vikings blocked the request. All that we know, regardless of their motivation, is that MN sent the Giants away like the Minneapolis Miracle did to the Saints.

The way I see it, preventing a person from advancing their career isn’t fair. However, fair is a place where they judge pigs. This is the NFL. It isn’t carnival style bullshit like a swine beauty contest. A contract is a contract.

I hope when this situation arrises again, the Vikings’ front office takes a same shit, different day approach. Especially, if it involves a NFC North opponent or an ex-member of our staff. Whether it’s Pat Shurmur of someone else who took off the Purple apparel, the watch your own bobber mindset is in full force. That may come off as a get off my lawn approach, but I feel it’s in the best interest of the Vikings.

As for worries that this sets a bad precedent for future coaches, I don’t share your concern.

New Vikings OC John DeFilippo said on a conference call that he had other opportunities to be a coordinator this offseason. “But when the Minnesota Vikings want to talk to you, that’s a whole different ball game,” he said.

— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) February 9, 2018

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Despite getting shutout over the final 55 minutes of the NFC title game, the Giants didn’t waver on bringing in Pat Shurmur. On Monday afternoon, New York officially made the hiring of the 52 year-old FORMER Vikings’ OC, as their new head coach.

With Shurmur leaving for the Big Apple as anticipated, Minnesota is forced to find a replacement offensive coordinator. For many of us, lost in the shuffle that was conference championship Sunday, were the two names floating around as the potential next man up.

Report: Mike McCoy, Ben McAdoo to be considered for Vikings OC job. https://t.co/ndG5Bf9c07 pic.twitter.com/n8bccGTuch

— theScore (@theScore) January 21, 2018

As originally reported by Ian Rapoport, Ben McAdoo & Mike McCoy are both expected to be targeted by the Purple.

Ben McAdoo:

Strangely enough, the 40 year-old is actually Pat Shurmur’s predecessor. McAdoo, who once served as the Packer’s QB coach (2012-13), was originally brought to New York as an offensive coordinator. After two successful years in that role (2014-15), the Pennsylvania native was dubbed Tom Coughlin’s replacement. Amid a terrible 2017 season, where reports suggested he lost the locker room, McAdoo was fired in early December.

During brief shit shows when I can’t locate my phone, I get extremely rattled. The panic that scenario causes me must be small potatoes in comparison to what “Benny with the Good Hair” recently experienced in NY. If I can’t find my mobile device, it’s an expensive pain in the ass, but I can get a new one. You lose a locker room, those bad boys aren’t for sale at the Apple Store.

Mike McCoy:

Mike McCoy served as the Chargers head coach from 2013-2016. After a 27-37 record during that span, he was fired on New Year’s Day, 2017. That’s brutal. Isn’t there a saying about not breaking someone’s heart on New Year’s? Getting let go sounds like a terrible hangover remedy.

Shortly after his termination, the franchise announced they would be moving to Los Angeles. The now 45 year-old was the last head professional football coach in the city where Ron Burgandy became a legend.

The Cal State alum started out last year as the Broncos OC. After Denver experienced six straight loses, McCoy was fired from that position.

If you’re not a fan of either candidate, unless McAdoo or McCoy are hired almost immediately, you’d anticipate more names are bound to be released by Rapoport and others. Whether or not they will include any members of our current staff, like Kevin Stefanski or a former Viking OC, Darrel Bevell, will remain to be seen.

Contrary to what I’m going to assume is popular belief, I like McAdoo. Rewinding back to 2016, there is a reason the Giants were quick to dump their 2 Time Super Bowl Winning coach to lock up the offensive minded football brain. Don’t get me wrong. I 100% agree with the adage that Benny Boy doesn’t have the personality to be a head coach in the NFL. With that being said, who gives a shit?

Skol Nation isn’t in search of someone to lead our team. It’s impossible for McAdoo to lose our locker room. Not when keeping that realm safe and secure is Mike Zimmer’s responsibility.

Before judging him on his last two years, peel back the curtain. In 2015, which was his last year as the Giants OC, that McAdoo coached offense finished 6th in the league in scoring. Despite being extremely injury ridden, their over-26 PPG that season was a vast improvement from the year prior.

In the event McAdoo comes aboard, I do request that on Sunday’s he operates from the press box. If you have a man with that much swagger walking around the sidelines during a game, it’s a distraction waiting to happen.

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Per CBS Sports, Pat Shurmur is a “virtual lock” to become the next head coach of the New York Football Giants. The move is expected to be made official as soon the Vikings’ season ceases.

He will be replacing Ben McAdoo, who was fired in early December.

Shurmur leaving Minnesota for browner pastures was bound to happen. You can’t blame the 52 year-old for wanting another opportunity at the head coaching thing. On the bright side, at least he won’t be in the NFC North.

BREAKING: Matt Patricia expected to be named @Lions coach.
Welcome to Detroit!
Bring us a ring! ??? pic.twitter.com/AvVnCKavvG

— TheDLine™ (@TheDetroitLine) January 14, 2018

No rings for Detroit, Matt. No rings for Detroit.

If I’m starting a franchise today and have to choose between the two, no disrespect to Shurmer, but I’m taking Matt Patricia. I’m not exactly thrilled the bearded, defensive mastermind is now going to be in the NFC North.

However, there’s something that’s extra painful about losing to a former member of Skol Nation. It’s like finding out that your ex is now dating one of your friends. A punch to the gut. In the event Shurmur’s Giants ever beat Zimmer’s Vikes, for the sake of preserving my vision, I wouldn’t watch the post-game handshake.

Nobody likes the old “student overtakes teacher” storyline. Come up with something new. With Shurmur set to join the NFC East, rather than the North, those worries will be few and far between.

Thankfully the same is true for the Packers GM search. It’s pretty obvious, but the best thing that state could ever do is try to become more like Minnesota. It’s actually astonishing they themselves are yet to come to that conclusion (their state might run better if they did).

As for the rest of the playoff run, Shurmur will approach things just like the previously mentioned Patricia. He’ll stay in his current role until the season is officially over. For the Lions soon-to-be head coach and his current team, the Patriots, let’s hope that starts next Sunday.

I do hope you beat New England and go to the Super Bowl, Jalen. If that miracle occurs, you’re not winning shit.

In regards to Shurmur leaving for the City that Never Sleeps, that can wait until February. We’re hosting the party that is the biggest game of the year. It’s only proper that we attend.

Johnny Minnesota @TheJohnnyMN
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