Voices from within the Vikings Circle

Kevin O’Connell, Vikings Head Coach

“What an unbelievable accomplishment. You deserve to enjoy every minute of this weekend, which I know you will. I wish I could be there to celebrate with you and your family. Your Vikings family that you’ve meant so much to and impacted this organization so greatly over the years is celebrating all weekend long because Jared Allen is going into the Hall of Fame. So well-deserved, so proud of you, man. Changed this game in so many ways and you continue to impact our organization on a daily basis by being around our players and team.”

Rick Spielman, Vikings VP 2006-11 and GM 2012-21

“It’s a true testament of your fierceness on the field, your leadership, the infectious personality that you brought into the building every day, and the sheer dominance you showed week-in and week-out on the field. To me, the dedication and success off the field is what truly set you apart. The impact you left on the field speaks for itself, but the impact you left off the field in the lives of others, especially with Homes for Wounded Warriors, truly makes you a legend of the game.”

Adrian Peterson, Vikings RB 2007-16

“It’s such an amazing accomplishment, and you are very deserving of it. I love you. It was amazing playing with you and being part of your journey. You are deserving of everything happening to you now. God bless.”

Kevin Williams, Vikings DT 2003-13

“What’s up my man, my friend, my brother. I want to send you a huge congratulations on making it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It’s really a testament to your hard work and dedication and how well of a player you were. It was such a joy to play with you. It’s something I’ll cherish forever.”

Chad Greenway, Vikings LB 2006-16

I was so grateful to witness it, watch it and clean up all your messes on the front. Thanks for all those extra tackles when you just went for the sack. You’re one of the best men, best teammates, best leaders. You define grit and played the right way, hard every snap for the team for the fans. That’s why you’re one of the best ever. Congrats on the Hall of Fame. It could not be more deserved. I’m proud to call you a teammate and friend.

Leslie Frazier, Vikings Defensive Coordinator 2007-10; Head Coach 2010-13

“I can remember so many great times together. I was reminded over that six-year period that we were in Minnesota together of your many accomplishments and all the great sacks you had along the way, but the thing I remember the most … is the person that you were when you arrived in Minnesota and the person you became — a great father, tremendous husband, a great friend to your teammates, a man we’re all so proud of. Yes, you are a Hall of Famer, and it’s well-deserved, a tremendous player, but it’s you the man that I respect so much and am so grateful for. Wishing you nothing but the best.”