PHILADELPHIA – The soothing talk sounded lovely. New vibes, new culture, new way of doing business. Don't worry, be happy.
And when the revamped Vikings smashed the Packers in Kevin O'Connell's coaching debut, well, who among us didn't wonder if maybe, just maybe, replacing cantankerous with chill might be the perfect medicine for a team stuck in mediocrity.
Then Monday night happens, old bad habits re-appear and you're reminded that a kinder, gentler approach by itself doesn't guarantee smooth sailing on the way to paradise.
