A little less than a decade after they were both members of the Cleveland Browns coaching staff in 2015, Kevin O’Connell and Aaron Glenn are now two of only 32 people in the world to have a head coaching job in the NFL. O’Connell has, of course, been the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings… Continue reading Jets pick former Kevin O’Connell colleague to pull them out of the darkness
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Jay Glazer defends Kevin O’Connell trade scoop amid criticism
When Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reported that multiple NFL teams were interested in trading for Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, the legitimacy of the report and Glazer himself faced intense scrutiny. It’s not that Glazer’s credibility was the issue here, even though some, like Vikings announcer Paul Allen, initially expressed skepticism about the legitimacy… Continue reading Jay Glazer defends Kevin O’Connell trade scoop amid criticism
Vikings, Kevin O’Connell strike long-term deal
The multiple teams who were interested in trading for Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell are SOL. The Vikings have announced that O’Connell and the team have reached a deal on a “multiyear” extension. O’Connell said in a statement that it is an “absolute honor” to coach the team. “Holding this prestigious position is something I never… Continue reading Vikings, Kevin O’Connell strike long-term deal
Minnesota Vikings, Coach O’Connell Agree to Contract Extension
EAGAN (WJON News) — The Minnesota Vikings are signing head coach Kevin O’Connell to a multi-year contract extension. The team did not release the terms of the agreement. O’Connell’s Vikings went 14-and-3 in the 2024 regular season before losing to the LA Rams in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs. He has a 34-and-17 regular… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings, Coach O’Connell Agree to Contract Extension
Vikings, head coach Kevin O’Connell agree to multi-year extension
O’Connell has compiled a 34-17 record in the regular season over the past three years, and is the first head coach in team history to have multiple 13-win seasons. EAGAN, Minn. — Kevin O’Connell isn’t going anywhere. The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they’ve agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension with their third-year head… Continue reading Vikings, head coach Kevin O’Connell agree to multi-year extension
One week later, no news on a Kevin O’Connell extension
The first order of offseason business for the Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell is, or at least should be, working out a long-term contract. One week into the Minnesota offseason, there has been no specific news regarding a possible new deal. Time is of the essence, especially if O’Connell is content to finish his four-year… Continue reading One week later, no news on a Kevin O’Connell extension
NFC Notes: Kevin O’Connell, Adam Stenavich, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions OT Dan Skipper has gained popularity among Detroit’s fanbase for occasionally lining up as an eligible receiver, recording a nine-yard touchdown on his only reception this season. OL coach Hank Fraley has been taken aback by Skipper becoming a fan-favorite. “It’s just funny to hear a fan base chant an O-lineman’s name, Dan… Continue reading NFC Notes: Kevin O’Connell, Adam Stenavich, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Dan Campbell’s bold statement to Kevin O’Connell becomes a ‘Cancun’ joke
Dan Campbell’s prediction didn’t even come close to materializing. After the Lions defeated the Vikings in Week 18 of the regular season, Detroit’s head coach told Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell during their postgame embrace, “I’ll see you in two weeks” — implying the pair of teams would meet again in the postseason. Instead, the Vikings lost… Continue reading Dan Campbell’s bold statement to Kevin O’Connell becomes a ‘Cancun’ joke
Kevin O’Connell & Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Look Forward to Building on Vikings Foundation
But instead of securing the victory and the spoils of a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs, the Vikings fell to the No. 5 seed. The loss created a rematch with the Rams, who dropped from the No. 3 to the No. 4 spot after opting to rest multiple starters in Week… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell & Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Look Forward to Building on Vikings Foundation
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows offensive line needs new parts
In between those bookends is an issue that can’t be ignored any longer. It’s the team’s No. 1 issue. An issue so big that the Vikings were prioritizing it ahead of re-signing Darnold even three weeks ago when the general public was thinking Darnold would either be given a giant long-term contract or the franchise… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows offensive line needs new parts