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Lions-Vikings may also decide NFL Coach of the Year

The regular-season finale between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings could shape not only the NFC playoff picture but also the Coach of the Year race at the NFL Honors in February. Next Sunday’s divisional clash at Ford Field — with the NFC North crown and the conference’s No. 1 seed on the line —… Continue reading Lions-Vikings may also decide NFL Coach of the Year

What does Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell share with Guy Chamberlin?

Who is Guy Chamberlin and why should Kevin O’Connell feel honored that he’s being mentioned alongside this man who coached his final NFL game 97 years ago? For starters, Chamberlin is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in 1965 as a player-coach for the Canton Bulldogs (1922-23), Cleveland Bulldogs (1924), Frankford… Continue reading What does Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell share with Guy Chamberlin?

Chicago Bears could steal top assistant coach from Minnesota Vikings

Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles will be busy again this offseason. Last year, the organization was fixated on selecting the next face of the franchise, using the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to land Caleb Williams. Now that they’ve secured a QB of the future, it’s… Continue reading Chicago Bears could steal top assistant coach from Minnesota Vikings

‘We get to build things from the ground up” – New Community Head Football Coach, Glenn Tidwell, Talks New Opportunity With Vikings Program

Noah Maddox UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – With the announcement of Glenn Tidwell becoming Community’s new Head Football Coach on Monday, December 9, Tidwell is set to replace Chris Grooms following the Vikings winless 2024 campaign.  Tidwell, who took the past year off from coaching, was most recently the defensive coordinator at Cascade under then head coach,… Continue reading ‘We get to build things from the ground up” – New Community Head Football Coach, Glenn Tidwell, Talks New Opportunity With Vikings Program

Vikings coach O’Connell is going to strike it rich – Twin Cities

After three seasons, the Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell, just 39 years old, has proven he’s a superb NFL head coach. When his initial four-year contract is extended, his new deal could easily reach $12 million a season over five years. That would make O’Connell one of the 10 highest-paid coaches in the NFL. Minnesota Vikings head… Continue reading Vikings coach O’Connell is going to strike it rich – Twin Cities

Vikings Kevin O’Connell Has “It” Says HOF Head Coach

Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images No one expected the Minnesota Vikings to be this good because everyone underestimated how much of an impact Kevin O’Connell has. The head coach has been a steadying force for a team playing great football. That is the key to all of the “why” or “how” questions that surround the franchise.… Continue reading Vikings Kevin O’Connell Has “It” Says HOF Head Coach

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

Kevin O’Connell is the new betting favorite to win NFL coach of the year

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is the new betting favorite to win the NFL’s coach of the year award this season. He surpassed the Lions’ Dan Campbell over the past couple days and currently has +110 odds to win it at both DraftKings and FanDuel. Campbell is second and remains very much in the mix.… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell is the new betting favorite to win NFL coach of the year