What happened: Asked whether he had given any thought to acquiring a quarterback before the trade deadline, Kevin O'Connell answered, "I'll defer to Nolan on that." NBC Sports reported the exchange.

Why it matters: The answer puts any deadline move with Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley rather than the coaching staff. O'Connell neither ruled out a trade nor endorsed one.

What to watch: Watch for any comment from Teasley on the quarterback position before the deadline passes.