The Vikings’ nine-game winning streak came crashing to a halt on Sunday night in Detroit. They failed to score a touchdown despite moving the ball into the red zone four times and gave up the final 21 points of the game in a 31-9 loss that sends them to Los Angeles next Monday night as… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell: Sometimes you get hit in the mouth and have to respond
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Multiple teams considering trading for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, per report
USATSI The Minnesota Vikings have been the surprise team of 2024, and they could not only clinch the NFC North on Sunday night with a win over the rival Detroit Lions, but also secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC, which comes with that invaluable first-round bye. Head coach Kevin O’Connell has done a tremendous… Continue reading Multiple teams considering trading for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, per report
NFL teams eyeing trade for Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell in stunner
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
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
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?
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 provides injury update following Vikings Week 16 win
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