Black Monday hasn’t even arrived yet in the NFL, and the coaching carousel already includes three current vacancies with more likely to follow, the Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel variables and Rex Ryan pushing for — and then landing — an interview with the Jets. And another layer was introduced Sunday: multiple teams are thinking… Continue reading NFL teams eyeing trade for Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell in stunner
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Report: Multiple teams are interested in trading for Kevin O’Connell
Will the Vikings trade quarterback Sam Darnold after the season? Will they trade quarterback J.J. McCarthy? Will they trade another quarterback on the roster? Jay Glazer of Fox reports that multiple teams have expressed interest in trading for O’Connell. We’ve been banging the drum for weeks that more teams should pursue established head coaches from… Continue reading Report: Multiple teams are interested in trading for Kevin O’Connell
Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings vs. Dan Campbell and the Lions
The NFC North title and the top seed in the conference is there for the Vikings to claim. But first, they have to go through that big lug in Detroit. That big lug is Lions coach Dan Campbell. And that is lug as in lovable lug, like former Vikings player and coach, Mike Tice. Campbell… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings vs. Dan Campbell and the Lions
Mics Caught Kevin O’Connell’s Mid-Game Heartfelt Message for Vikings QB Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold is having a remarkable season that has turned around his career. No one seems to be enjoying it more than his coach. During the Minnesota Vikings’ 27–25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, coach Kevin O’Connell stopped to give Darnold a word of encouragement. Before relaying a play to his… Continue reading Mics Caught Kevin O’Connell’s Mid-Game Heartfelt Message for Vikings QB Sam Darnold
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