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Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell leans on unlikely source for guidance: Hall of Famer Bill Cowher

Several offseasons ago, Trace Armstrong, the longtime NFL defensive end who’s now one of the most prominent coaching agents in the NFL, had an idea. Why not gather some of his clients in Arizona and host a Hall of Fame head coach who could speak to them about the job many of them coveted? Bill… Continue reading Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell leans on unlikely source for guidance: Hall of Famer Bill Cowher

Sam Darnold’s career season means the Minnesota Vikings face a tough decision | Minnesota Vikings

Before this season, Sam Darnold’s strongest contribution to the NFL canon was “seeing ghosts”. Darnold was one of several quarterbacks selected early in the first round to wash out with the New York Jets. After leaving Florham Park, he bounced between backup and bridge-starter roles in Carolina and San Francisco before winding up in Minnesota.… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s career season means the Minnesota Vikings face a tough decision | Minnesota Vikings

Vikings Rookie Shows Flashes of Potential

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah entered the draft with two first-round picks after swapping a pair of second-rounders for Houston’s 23rd overall pick. The Vikings wanted to select their first first-round QB since 2014. When J.J. McCarthy was available at the tenth spot, however, Adofo-Mensah didn’t need to give up his additional… Continue reading Vikings Rookie Shows Flashes of Potential

For 2nd straight game, it’s one color

The Seattle Seahawks’ uniforms were monochromatic for their Week 15 contest against the Green Bay Packers, and that will again be the case this Sunday. The one color will be a different one that’s a little easier on the eyes, though. Injury Updates: Seahawks have good news on Geno — and others Seattle made its… Continue reading For 2nd straight game, it’s one color

Next Vikings Opponent Employs Kevin O’Connell’s 1 Failed Project

Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell looks on during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images When the Vikings parted ways with Mike Zimmer in the 2022 offseason, they wanted to bring an offensive guy into the building, someone who… Continue reading Next Vikings Opponent Employs Kevin O’Connell’s 1 Failed Project

Everything you need to know about the Vikings in the NFL playoffs

Generally speaking, if the Vikings finish with the same record as the Lions, Detroit owns the tiebreakers. If the Vikings finish with the same record as the Eagles, the Vikings have the advantage in the tiebreakers. They sure can. The Packers, currently the sixth seed, trail the Vikings by two games with three remaining. Super… Continue reading Everything you need to know about the Vikings in the NFL playoffs

QB Geno Smith practices for Seattle

The Vikings and Seahawks enter Sunday afternoon’s game on different ends of the health spectrum. Only two players were nonparticipants in the Vikings’ walk-through Wednesday: cornerback Fabian Moreau (hip) and defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (concussion). Defensive lineman Patrick Jones II (knee), offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (knee), defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (knee), offensive tackle David Quessenberry… Continue reading QB Geno Smith practices for Seattle

Vikings say Kevin O’Connell deserves to be NFL Coach of the Year

“Look at all the different ways we’ve been able to win football games,” O’Neill said. “Hopefully we’ll have an even better argument for him in a month or two.” Running back Aaron Jones called O’Connell a “psychic.” “He has a knack for being able to draw plays, seeing things before it happens,” Jones said. “He’s… Continue reading Vikings say Kevin O’Connell deserves to be NFL Coach of the Year

Vikings @ Seahawks: First Injury Report

The Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks have issued their first injury reports of the week in advance of Sunday’s matchup. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings CB Fabian Moreau, Hip, DNP (did not practice) DT Jalen Redmond, Concussion, DNP S Harrison Smith, Foot, LP (limited participant) OLB Pat Jones II, Knee, LP T Brian O’Neill, Knee,… Continue reading Vikings @ Seahawks: First Injury Report