Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen joined the “Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday to chop it up ahead of his team’s Week 10 matchup against McAfee’s former team, the Indianapolis Colts. During his appearance, Allen discussed second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson, given that some people have drawn parallels to the beginning of their careers.

After the Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 21-13 in Week 9, Vikings' coach Kevin O'Connell met with Richardson and midfield and offered some words of encouragement to the young quarterback.

In a new video from Inside the NFL / NFL Films, O’Connell is recorded sharing some strong words of encouragement for Richardson after the Vikings beat the Colts last Sunday night. For someone like O’Connell, who isn’t remotely obligated to be this candid with an opposing player, it’s a great show of grace and understanding of the bigger picture: