But instead of securing the victory and the spoils of a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs, the Vikings fell to the No. 5 seed. The loss created a rematch with the Rams, who dropped from the No. 3 to the No. 4 spot after opting to rest multiple starters in Week… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell & Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Look Forward to Building on Vikings Foundation
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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows offensive line needs new parts
In between those bookends is an issue that can’t be ignored any longer. It’s the team’s No. 1 issue. An issue so big that the Vikings were prioritizing it ahead of re-signing Darnold even three weeks ago when the general public was thinking Darnold would either be given a giant long-term contract or the franchise… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows offensive line needs new parts
NFC Notes: Lions, David Montgomery, Packers, Vikings, Kevin O’Connell Extension
Lions Lions RB David Montgomery is set to make his return from a knee injury for the NFC Divisional Round game against the Commanders. He’s ecstatic to be back with the team and contribute toward their playoff run. “It’s refreshing,” Montgomery said, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN. “Kind of to be back in the position… Continue reading NFC Notes: Lions, David Montgomery, Packers, Vikings, Kevin O’Connell Extension
Kevin O’Connell: J.J. McCarthy able to have full offseason to show he can be starter
The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on Thursday. Sam Darnold’s future with the organization was one significant issue and 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy’s return from the torn meniscus that kept him from playing as a rookie was another one. Decisions about… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell: J.J. McCarthy able to have full offseason to show he can be starter
Vikings’ Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell say they’re keeping ‘good options’ open at QB
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the season-ending press conferences by Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. Quarterbacks dominated the roughly 40 combined minutes with both. What’s their plan with Sam Darnold? Where’s J.J. McCarthy in his recovery? Are they committed to either at this point? Listen and subscribe… Continue reading Vikings’ Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell say they’re keeping ‘good options’ open at QB
Kevin O’Connell hopes to remain in Minnesota long-term
Do you, Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell, want to sign an extension to remain in Minnesota? “I do,” O’Connell said Thursday, per The Athletic. And do you, Vikings brass, want to keep your current head coach in Minnesota beyond 2025, the fourth and final year of his contract? They do … probably. Minnesota Vikings Head… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell hopes to remain in Minnesota long-term
Vikings Facing ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell, Insider Says
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on against the Los Angeles Rams. The Minnesota Vikings have quarterback questions, nearly the entirety of their secondary with a foot out the door and problems in the trenches — but their first order of business is to strike a deal with head coach Kevin… Continue reading Vikings Facing ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell, Insider Says
Time to give Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a playoff-caliber roster and see what happens – InForum
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has been criticized nationally since Pittsburgh dropped a fifth straight game to close its season with a wild card-round loss to rival Baltimore on Saturday. It was same old, same old for the Steelers, who have been in the playoffs in four of the past five seasons but fallen in the… Continue reading Time to give Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a playoff-caliber roster and see what happens – InForum
Why is Daniel Jones on the Vikings? Former Giants QB attempts to revive his career under Kevin O’Connell
Coming into the season, the Vikings had a rather uncertain quarterback situation. In April, they drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 pick in hopes that he’d be the quarterback of the future. But McCarthy underwent meniscus surgery this offseason, knocking him out for the entirety of his rookie campaign. With McCarthy unavailable, Minnesota turned… Continue reading Why is Daniel Jones on the Vikings? Former Giants QB attempts to revive his career under Kevin O’Connell
Vikings fans should fret over Kevin O’Connell trade rumor – Twin Cities
If you’re a Minnesota Vikings rooter, the rumor last week that there are multiple NFL teams interested in trading for coach Kevin O’Connell should be distressing. Not because it isn’t true; after all, who wouldn’t want a bright, young (39) coach whose teams are 34-18 in his first three seasons? But distressed because it was… Continue reading Vikings fans should fret over Kevin O’Connell trade rumor – Twin Cities