Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings checked one thing off of their offseason to-do list recently, when they announced a contract extension with head coach Kevin O’Connell. It was the most obvious task to start with. KOC sets the tone in Eagan. Given all the O’Connell trade rumors that were floating around in the… Continue reading Local Insider Reveals New Kevin O’Connell Contract Details with Vikings
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Sam Darnold & Kevin O’Connell Tabbed for Honors by ‘Sporting News’
Awards season is in full swing, and the Minnesota Vikings keep stacking them. On Thursday, the franchise doubled up in voting for honors distributed by Sporting News, which has passed out NFL superlatives for 70 seasons: First-year Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was tabbed Comeback Player of the Year, and Head Coach Kevin O’Connell received Coach… Continue reading Sam Darnold & Kevin O’Connell Tabbed for Honors by ‘Sporting News’
Vikings Kevin O’Connell named Sporting News Coach of the Year by his peers
Kevin O’Connell of the Vikings is The Sporting News’ 2024 Coach of the Year, and quarterback Sam Darnold is the publication’s Comeback Player of the Year. Both awards are peer-selected. More than 800 players voted this year. O’Connell led the Vikings to a 14-4 finish that included a nine-game win streak in his third season… Continue reading Vikings Kevin O’Connell named Sporting News Coach of the Year by his peers
Vikings Agree to Contract Extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell
EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings and Head Coach Kevin O’Connell have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. “Kevin is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach – an innovative play caller, an excellent communicator and a strong leader who motivates and connects with… Continue reading Vikings Agree to Contract Extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell
Sam Darnold’s Clear Message to Vikings Front Office As Kevin O’Connell Confirms Stance on QB’s Future
Sam Darnold’s heartfelt Instagram post has fans speculating about his future with the Vikings. “Year 7… So grateful for my teammates, coaches, and the entire organization,” Darnold wrote, thanking fans and reflecting on cherished memories. Head coach Kevin O’Connell shared his thoughts after last Monday’s playoff loss to the Rams. He praised Darnold’s leadership in… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s Clear Message to Vikings Front Office As Kevin O’Connell Confirms Stance on QB’s Future
Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold, Brian Flores are NFL award finalists
Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and Brian Flores could be heading to New Orleans, after all. The Vikings head coach, quarterback and defensive coordinator were among the 40 finalists named Thursday for eight of the league’s most prestigious awards, which will be presented on Feb. 6 at the NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans, site of… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold, Brian Flores are NFL award finalists
Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
The Vikings ranked sixth in passing yards per game (237.8), seventh in passing yards per play (7.38), ninth in points per game (25.4), first in interception rate (3.77 percent), second in rushing yards allowed per game (93.4) and fourth in rushing yards allowed per play (4.05). Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was selected to the PFWA’s… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
Kevin O’Connell Signs Contract Extension With Vikings – Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator.
Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator. Through his first three seasons with the Vikings, O’Connell has a 34-17… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Signs Contract Extension With Vikings – Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator.
Jets pick former Kevin O’Connell colleague to pull them out of the darkness
A little less than a decade after they were both members of the Cleveland Browns coaching staff in 2015, Kevin O’Connell and Aaron Glenn are now two of only 32 people in the world to have a head coaching job in the NFL. O’Connell has, of course, been the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings… Continue reading Jets pick former Kevin O’Connell colleague to pull them out of the darkness
Jay Glazer defends Kevin O’Connell trade scoop amid criticism
When Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reported that multiple NFL teams were interested in trading for Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, the legitimacy of the report and Glazer himself faced intense scrutiny. It’s not that Glazer’s credibility was the issue here, even though some, like Vikings announcer Paul Allen, initially expressed skepticism about the legitimacy… Continue reading Jay Glazer defends Kevin O’Connell trade scoop amid criticism