The Minnesota Vikings enter Monday Night Football with an 11-2 record and can tie the Detroit Lions for the NFC North lead. It is among the most surprising results of the season, as Sam Darnold and Minnesota have already clinched a playoff spot. They also picked up Daniel Jones when he was cut by the… Continue reading Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell drops ‘fun’ Daniel Jones truth bomb
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Vikings TE Explains What Kind of Head Coach Kevin O’Connell Is
Credit: Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings have raced out to 11 wins through 13 games this season. They weren’t supposed to be this good. In fact, they were expected to be bad. A significant asset that went unaccounted for is just how good of a coach Kevin O’Connell is. You’ve seen… Continue reading Vikings TE Explains What Kind of Head Coach Kevin O’Connell Is
Kevin O’Connell deserving of national praise as Vikings continue to ascend
EAGAN, Minn. — When you study Kevin O’Connell’s career arc, so much about his head-coaching success makes sense. As a backup quarterback in New York, he helped then-Jets starter Mark Sanchez stay calm. As an assistant coach in Cleveland, he garnered the respect of then-Browns veteran Josh McCown. O’Connell shepherded Dwayne Haskins’ college-to-pro transition in… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell deserving of national praise as Vikings continue to ascend
Kevin O’Connell’s Next Contract, a New RB, Daniel Jones’ Role with Vikings
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review. Today is the December 7th edition. Purple Rumor Mill: Kevin O’Connell’s Next Contract, a New RB, Daniel Jones’ Role with… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell’s Next Contract, a New RB, Daniel Jones’ Role with Vikings
Kevin O’Connell: Vikings are systematically building up Daniel Jones
Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is still getting his feet week on the Vikings’ practice squad. He has the best of both worlds, staying in the game as a member of a team while available to sign with another team’s 53-man roster, should the need arise. The goal for now is to get him up… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell: Vikings are systematically building up Daniel Jones
Vikings Coach Kevin O’Connell Gives Poignant Message to Randy Moss Amid Health Issue
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss put out a message on NFL Countdown this past weekend noting he is dealing with a health issue. “I just wanna share something with y’all…just want to let the viewers know that me and my wife, me and my family, we are battling something internally. I… Continue reading Vikings Coach Kevin O’Connell Gives Poignant Message to Randy Moss Amid Health Issue
Vikings Trade Pitch Flips Kevin O’Connell to Bears for Draft Haul
Getty Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. The Minnesota Vikings have one of the best assets in the NFL in head coach Kevin O’Connell and may never even contemplate trading him, but the return might be massive if they did. The NFC North Division rival Chicago Bears just fired head coach Matt Eberflus and are… Continue reading Vikings Trade Pitch Flips Kevin O’Connell to Bears for Draft Haul
Kevin O’Connell becomes fastest coach in Vikings history to 30 wins
All Kevin O’Connell has done through his first three seasons as the Vikings’ head coach is find ways to win regular season football games. Sunday’s 23-22 comeback win over the Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium was O’Connell’s 30th career win in 46 games. That means he’s reached the 30-win mark faster than any previous head… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell becomes fastest coach in Vikings history to 30 wins
Cam Akers’ impact, Kevin O’Connell’s kicker effect, Johnny Mundt at his best
1. Akers has explosive run and block Cam Akers had only four touches Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, but the running back gave two ideal glimpses into why the Vikings traded for him twice in two years. The plays — a team-high 18-yard run and a blitz pickup on linebacker Kyzir White that allowed Sam… Continue reading Cam Akers’ impact, Kevin O’Connell’s kicker effect, Johnny Mundt at his best
A Raise for Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell is Imminent, and It’ll Reportedly be Hefty…
Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings needed some good fortune the past few seasons, and they have created it in Kevin O’Connell. When the Wilf family decided to replace Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer, there was a need to take the franchise in a different direction. O’Connell is the breath of fresh air that… Continue reading A Raise for Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell is Imminent, and It’ll Reportedly be Hefty…