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
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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
High praise for MN Vikings leaders Kevin O’Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
In his stead, the Vikings have Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Blake Cashman and the Brian Flores Platoon making plays. The platoon is made up of guys you’ve never heard of who Flores, O’Connell’s defensive genius, has tapped and turned loose. And then there’s Dallas Turner, the rookie from Alabama. It was when the Vikings… Continue reading High praise for MN Vikings leaders Kevin O’Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
Vikings Kevin O’Connell Has “It” Says HOF Head Coach
Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images No one expected the Minnesota Vikings to be this good because everyone underestimated how much of an impact Kevin O’Connell has. The head coach has been a steadying force for a team playing great football. That is the key to all of the “why” or “how” questions that surround the franchise.… Continue reading Vikings Kevin O’Connell Has “It” Says HOF Head Coach
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell leans on unlikely source for guidance: Hall of Famer Bill Cowher
Several offseasons ago, Trace Armstrong, the longtime NFL defensive end who’s now one of the most prominent coaching agents in the NFL, had an idea. Why not gather some of his clients in Arizona and host a Hall of Fame head coach who could speak to them about the job many of them coveted? Bill… Continue reading Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell leans on unlikely source for guidance: Hall of Famer Bill Cowher
Next Vikings Opponent Employs Kevin O’Connell’s 1 Failed Project
Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell looks on during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images When the Vikings parted ways with Mike Zimmer in the 2022 offseason, they wanted to bring an offensive guy into the building, someone who… Continue reading Next Vikings Opponent Employs Kevin O’Connell’s 1 Failed Project
Vikings say Kevin O’Connell deserves to be NFL Coach of the Year
“Look at all the different ways we’ve been able to win football games,” O’Neill said. “Hopefully we’ll have an even better argument for him in a month or two.” Running back Aaron Jones called O’Connell a “psychic.” “He has a knack for being able to draw plays, seeing things before it happens,” Jones said. “He’s… Continue reading Vikings say Kevin O’Connell deserves to be NFL Coach of the Year
Kevin O’Connell is the new betting favorite to win NFL coach of the year
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is the new betting favorite to win the NFL’s coach of the year award this season. He surpassed the Lions’ Dan Campbell over the past couple days and currently has +110 odds to win it at both DraftKings and FanDuel. Campbell is second and remains very much in the mix.… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell is the new betting favorite to win NFL coach of the year