Kevin O’Connell labels Aaron Rodgers ‘special’ as Minnesota Vikings coach recalls college playing days in California

MINNESOTA Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows how talented Aaron Rodgers is more than most in the league.

O’Connell, 39, has faced the future Hall of Fame quarterback before when he played for the Green Bay Packers.

APKevin O’Connell has known Aaron Rodgers since college football playing days in California[/caption] Rodgers and the New York Jets stand in Minnesota’s way of a 5-0 start this seasonAP

But he also remembers Rodgers from his own playing days as a quarterback growing up in California.