UPDATE: O’Connell has clarified his remarks, courtesy of Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Apparently the quote from Dave Birkett (the Lions’ beat writer from the Detroit Free Press) was completely out of context. Here’s what O’Connell said when asked to clarify his comments: I don’t necessarily think that was 100 percent accurate. It was in… Continue reading There’s a New Twist in the Sam Darnold Saga
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Live updates from New Orleans
Head coach Kevin O’Connell is considered the favorite for Coach of the Year, while quarterback Sam Darnold is up for Comeback Player of the Year, defensive coordinator Brian Flores is a finalist for Assistant Coach of the Year and fullback C.J. Ham is the Vikings’ nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.… Continue reading Live updates from New Orleans
Jaguars hire Vikings assistant QB coach Grant Udinski as new offensive coordinator
The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with Grant Udinski to become the team’s next offensive coordinator, the team announced Wednesday night. This will be the first coordinator position for Udinski, who has rapidly ascended through the coaching ranks with five years of coaching in the NFL under his belt. He has worked in the… Continue reading Jaguars hire Vikings assistant QB coach Grant Udinski as new offensive coordinator
Grant Udinski, 29, leaving Vikings to be new OC of Jaguars
Michael DiRoccoFeb 5, 2025, 11:49 PM ET Close Michael DiRocco is an NFL reporter at ESPN. DiRocco covers the Jacksonville Jaguars. He previously covered the University of Florida for over a decade for ESPN.com and Florida Times-Union. DiRocco graduated from Jacksonville University and is a multiple APSE award winner. You can follow DiRocco on Twitter… Continue reading Grant Udinski, 29, leaving Vikings to be new OC of Jaguars
Grant Udinski, 29, leaving Vikings to be new OC of Jaguars
Michael DiRoccoFeb 6, 2025, 03:49 PM Close Michael DiRocco is an NFL reporter at ESPN. DiRocco covers the Jacksonville Jaguars. He previously covered the University of Florida for over a decade for ESPN.com and Florida Times-Union. DiRocco graduated from Jacksonville University and is a multiple APSE award winner. You can follow DiRocco on Twitter at… Continue reading Grant Udinski, 29, leaving Vikings to be new OC of Jaguars
The Vikings’ Coaching Staff and a New Hire That Makes Sense
Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell shake hands after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The Vikings’ coaching staff has been getting a lot of attention for who could get subtracted (Brian Flores, Josh McCown,… Continue reading The Vikings’ Coaching Staff and a New Hire That Makes Sense
Vikings take stud Senior Bowl DT Walter Nolen in new 2025 mock draft
The Vikings got an up-close look at dozens of draft prospects last week at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL. One of the players who almost certainly stood out the most in their eyes was Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen, who could be exactly the kind of disruptive interior force they haven’t had in… Continue reading Vikings take stud Senior Bowl DT Walter Nolen in new 2025 mock draft
Local Insider Reveals New Kevin O’Connell Contract Details with Vikings
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings checked one thing off of their offseason to-do list recently, when they announced a contract extension with head coach Kevin O’Connell. It was the most obvious task to start with. KOC sets the tone in Eagan. Given all the O’Connell trade rumors that were floating around in the… Continue reading Local Insider Reveals New Kevin O’Connell Contract Details with Vikings
NFC Notes: Bears’ New Defensive Strategy, Lions’ Growth, Vikings’ Patience
The NFC teams are reshaping their strategies heading into the next season. The Bears are looking to implement a more aggressive defense under new DC Dennis Allen, emphasizing a traditional Bears grit. The Lions are focusing on player development, with RB Sione Vaki aiming to excel beyond special teams. Meanwhile, the Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah… Continue reading NFC Notes: Bears’ New Defensive Strategy, Lions’ Growth, Vikings’ Patience
Ex-Vikings QB Takes New Job
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images. Remember Sean Mannion? Ex-Vikings QB Takes New Job He’s the Green Bay Packers’ new quarterbacks coach, accepting a promotion in Wisconsin on Thursday after joining the Packers’ staff during the 2024 offseason. Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports. ESPN’s Rob Demovsky tweeted, “The Packers are planning to hire former Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington… Continue reading Ex-Vikings QB Takes New Job