Prior to a Week 9 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, Justin Jefferson shared that Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had dialed down the complexity of the team’s offensive scheme a bit during their mini-bye week following their loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. Some of these changes were implemented to help… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell deserves blame for recent Justin Jefferson struggles
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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell hypes Daniel Jones amid free agency rumors
Daniel Jones may have run out of supporters in New York, but he’s got at least one in Minnesota. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell praised the former Giants quarterback Monday, the same day he cleared waivers following his release from Big Blue, amid rumors Minnesota is a team to watch in Jones’ free agency. “I’m not… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell hypes Daniel Jones amid free agency rumors
Kevin O’Connell praises Daniel Jones but declines to say whether Vikings have interest
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell revived the career of one quarterback who flamed out in New York. Might he do it with another? Daniel Jones, who was cut by the Giants on Saturday, became a free agent Monday after clearing waivers. The Vikings reportedly are one of several contenders interested in signing Jones. “I’m not really… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell praises Daniel Jones but declines to say whether Vikings have interest
Caleb Williams Shared Classy Message From Kevin O’Connell After Vikings Beat Bears
The Minnesota Vikings squeaked by the Chicago Bears, 30-27, on Sunday in an exciting overtime affair. Afterward, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was seen intently speaking to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on the field. The standout rookie showed out in leading Chicago to an unlikely comeback. Kevin O’Connell talking to Caleb Williams after the game.pic.twitter.com/CJr5G72iKu… Continue reading Caleb Williams Shared Classy Message From Kevin O’Connell After Vikings Beat Bears
Kevin O’Connell proclaims Vikings ‘most special group I’ve ever been around’
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said it wouldn’t be perfect, and it certainly wasn’t, but Minnesota found a way to a 30-27 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago, the Vikings’ fourth straight win. “We gave up a lead late, all the momentum in the world says that we shouldn’t… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell proclaims Vikings ‘most special group I’ve ever been around’
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell: ‘The time is now’
At 8-2, it’s easy to assume that the Minnesota Vikings have played their best football at least a few times this season. But that’s not the case. According to head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings came close to playing a perfect game in a Week 3 blowout win over the Houston Texans, but there have… Continue reading Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell: ‘The time is now’
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell coaxing more from Sam Darnold than anyone
Former NFL safety and current CBS game analyst Adam Archuleta said something on Sunday’s broadcast from Tennessee that’s becoming more of a common take as the Vikings continue to shock the NFL with a quarterback few if anyone other than coach Kevin O’Connell believed in. “You can tell that Sam Darnold has been coached in… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell coaxing more from Sam Darnold than anyone
8-2! Surprised? You might be, but Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t.
Limited in practice were quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) and defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (toe). Darnold said the foot “felt really good” Wednesday. Meanwhile, tight end Nick Muse, who has been on injured reserve since Week 3, returned to practice after his 21-day window to return opened. Four Bears did not practice Wednesday: offensive linemen Kiran… Continue reading 8-2! Surprised? You might be, but Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t.
Ex-Viking Jared Allen makes Hall of Fame’s final 25; Kevin Williams falls short
Jared Allen is a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist. The Hall of Fame’s selection committee, which currently stands at 49 and could expand to 50 by the time it meets to select the Class of 2025, trimmed its list of 50 modern-era candidates to the 25 semifinalists who were announced Wednesday morning. For Allen… Continue reading Ex-Viking Jared Allen makes Hall of Fame’s final 25; Kevin Williams falls short
Kevin O’Connell’s ‘welcome to the NFL’ moment featured an impatient Randy Moss
Everybody has a “welcome to the NFL” moment. Kevin O’Connell’s happened to involve one of the greatest Vikings of all time. O’Connell, now the Vikings’ head coach, was once a rookie quarterback drafted by the Patriots in the third round in 2008. In his first practice, he failed to deliver the play calls in a… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell’s ‘welcome to the NFL’ moment featured an impatient Randy Moss