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
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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
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell drops ‘fun’ Daniel Jones truth bomb
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
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: 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