As the Vikings geared up for kickoff against the Bears last weekend at U.S. Bank Stadium, veteran running back Aaron Jones Sr. stood at midfield for the coin toss for the first time since being named a team captain.

He had no choice other than to switch up his pregame routine. It was a direct order from the man in charge: His 5-year-old son, Aaron Jones Jr.

They were recently walking around inside TCO Performance Center when the kid known affectionately as Junior spotted his dad’s picture on the Jim Marshall Vikings Captains Legacy Wall near the player entrance. He’s been around long enough to know some of the responsibilities that come with such an honor.

“We were standing there,” Jones said with a hearty laugh while he set the scene. “He goes, ‘Why haven’t you been out there for the c

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