Vikings Long Snapper Keeps Hilarious Tribute to Kevin O’Connell in Locker

The Minnesota Vikings have made a strong case for an NFL-wide social series with this one. In a new social media video hosted by safety Josh Metellus, Minnesota players walked viewers through the weirdest thing in their lockers, and the answers were far more unhinged than expected. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson and safety Harrison Smith… Continue reading Vikings Long Snapper Keeps Hilarious Tribute to Kevin O’Connell in Locker

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?

Mics Caught Kevin O’Connell’s NSFW Celebration After Vikings’ Game-Sealing Catch

The Minnesota Vikings edged out division rivals the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with a 27–25 victory, and coach Kevin O’Connell was mic’d up and fired up for the game-clinching moment. With just under two minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Vikings were facing third-and-2 at the 50-yard-line. If they didn’t convert, Green Bay… Continue reading Mics Caught Kevin O’Connell’s NSFW Celebration After Vikings’ Game-Sealing Catch

Kevin O’Connell: We’ll discuss adding Daniel Jones to 53-man roster this week

The Vikings have not called quarterback Daniel Jones up from the practice squad for any games since he signed with the team, but head coach Kevin O’Connell said that the team will discuss signing him to the active roster this week. If Jones finishes the year on the active roster, the Vikings could wind up… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell: We’ll discuss adding Daniel Jones to 53-man roster this week

Kevin O’Connell Confirms Demand From Sam Darnold’s Offense Before Announcing Vikings’ Injury Update

The Minnesota Vikings wrapped their Week 17 with a win over the Green Bay Packers. Although by the end the team wasn’t fully healthy, the hard-fought victory was enough to bring a smile to head coach Kevin O’Connell’s face, especially because of the offense’s efforts. The Vikings ran 70 plays for 441 yards, and this… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Confirms Demand From Sam Darnold’s Offense Before Announcing Vikings’ Injury Update

Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out as Sam Darnold led Vikings’ game-winning drive

As Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold led his game-winning drive on Sunday in Seattle, he couldn’t hear the voice of coach Kevin O’Connell in his helmet. That’s because O’Connell’s communications device stopped working at the worst possible time. “Yeah, my headset went out,” O’Connell said. “We had a great MVP performance from our sideline to get… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out as Sam Darnold led Vikings’ game-winning drive

Kevin O’Connell provides injury update following Vikings Week 16 win

The Vikings were down a pair of key defensive pieces on Sunday when Minnesota marched into Seattle to play the Seahawks. Although Minnesota got the win 27-24 to move to 13-2 on the season, the injuries loomed large for the Vikings. Minnesota was without linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., who has had some injury issues this… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell provides injury update following Vikings Week 16 win

Kevin O’Connell gives post-victory speech, gets game ball of his own

For the eighth consecutive week and the 13th time in 15 tries this season, Kevin O’Connell got to stand in front of his team and give a joyful post-victory speech in the locker room on Sunday. “Winning 13 games in the National Football League, give it up for yourselves,” he said after the Vikings’ thrilling… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell gives post-victory speech, gets game ball of his own

Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out during Vikings’ go-ahead touchdown drive

In one of the most important moments of the game, technology failed Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell. O’Connell’s headset went out while the Vikings had the ball trailing the Seattle Seahawks 24-20 with 4:21 to play. When Sam Darnold scrambled for a 9-yard gain during the drive, he had never received the play call from… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out during Vikings’ go-ahead touchdown drive

Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return, Parker Romo’s Status, Kevin O’Connell

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images. VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review. Today is the December 22nd edition. Purple Rumor Mill: Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return, Parker Romo’s Status, Kevin O’Connell Remember — rumors are… Continue reading Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return, Parker Romo’s Status, Kevin O’Connell