Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning chose the Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell as the head coach in this year’s NFL postseason who he would most want to play for. “I have a lot of respect for the way you coach,” Manning told O’Connell this week, he relayed to Kevin Clark of Omaha Productions’This is Football show.… Continue reading Peyton Manning praises Kevin O’Connell ahead of Vikings-Rams: ‘He’s got no ego’
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Kevin O’Connell is ‘special’ and will be ‘one of the greats’
Drew Rosenhaus recalls meeting with Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell at the NFL Combine and being blow away. Rosenhaus, a high-profile NFL agent who represents a long list of clients, including Christian Darrisaw, Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel and Aaron Jones, among others, on the Vikings, had high praise for O’Connell and other members of… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell is ‘special’ and will be ‘one of the greats’
Rams’ Quentin Lake Sounds Off On Dan Campbell’s Comments to Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell
The Los Angeles Rams have now made the playoffs once again. The Rams finished the season with a 10-7 record and won the NFC West. The team will play host to the Minnesota Vikings from the NFC North. They are set to play against each other in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs… Continue reading Rams’ Quentin Lake Sounds Off On Dan Campbell’s Comments to Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell
Is It OK If Matt Boldy Is Kevin Fiala 2.0? – Minnesota Wild
In some respects, it’s hard to complain about Matt Boldy, even for a little bit. Look at the big picture, and you’ll see a player averaging 30 goals and 69 points per 82 games. He’s an absurdly talented young winger whose shot and playmaking skills are equally terrifying. At the same time, even a Matt… Continue reading Is It OK If Matt Boldy Is Kevin Fiala 2.0? – Minnesota Wild
Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and the Vikings must regroup for the Rams
Positive thoughts may not help you, but negative thoughts will crush your spirit. “Even though we were able to make some plays, there were some plays that could have changed the rhythm and the momentum of that game, especially in that kind of environment,” O’Connell said. “If you can make one or two or three… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and the Vikings must regroup for the Rams
Did Dan Campbell tell Kevin O’Connell that Vikings will beat Rams?
Either Dan Campbell is expecting the Minnesota Vikings to beat the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round, or he thinks Kevin O’Connell is still Sean McVay’s offensive coordinator. That or Campbell was just trolling O’Connell when he told the Vikings head coach, “I’ll see you in two weeks” after Detroit’s clinching victory in… Continue reading Did Dan Campbell tell Kevin O’Connell that Vikings will beat Rams?
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell not interested in trade rumors
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said his complete focus is on his team’s upcoming wild-card matchup with the Rams when asked Monday about rumors that teams would like to acquire him via trade. Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer said on-air during “Fox NFL Sunday” that “multiple teams” have interest in trading with Minnesota for… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell not interested in trade rumors
The Lions’ historic crown, and fallout for Vikings, Kevin O’Connell: Sando’s Pick Six
Jared Goff had an early screen pass intercepted deep in Detroit Lions territory, and a deep ball from his own end zone picked off later. Sam Darnold missed throw after throw for the Minnesota Vikings. The final, most pivotal game of the NFL regular season, the first between teams with 14-2 records, was not the… Continue reading The Lions’ historic crown, and fallout for Vikings, Kevin O’Connell: Sando’s Pick Six
Kevin O’Connell: Sometimes you get hit in the mouth and have to respond
The Vikings’ nine-game winning streak came crashing to a halt on Sunday night in Detroit. They failed to score a touchdown despite moving the ball into the red zone four times and gave up the final 21 points of the game in a 31-9 loss that sends them to Los Angeles next Monday night as… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell: Sometimes you get hit in the mouth and have to respond
Multiple teams considering trading for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, per report
USATSI The Minnesota Vikings have been the surprise team of 2024, and they could not only clinch the NFC North on Sunday night with a win over the rival Detroit Lions, but also secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC, which comes with that invaluable first-round bye. Head coach Kevin O’Connell has done a tremendous… Continue reading Multiple teams considering trading for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, per report