Jets pick former Kevin O’Connell colleague to pull them out of the darkness

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

Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it’s about what gives them ‘best chance to win’

EAGAN, Minn. — Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell prepare for these news conferences. They sit with the public relations staff beforehand and consider the questions likely to be lobbed their way. They have been here long enough to know most of the queries Thursday would revolve around the quarterback position and the Minnesota Vikings’ plan… Continue reading Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it’s about what gives them ‘best chance to win’

Vikings DC says Puka Nacua surprised them in first meeting with Rams

The Vikings only lost 3 games in the regular season and 2 of those were against the Detroit Lions, but the third came in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Rams. The key to Sean McVay leading a plan to beat Minnesota and a top-5 defense was the surprise appearance of receiver Puka Nacua, according… Continue reading Vikings DC says Puka Nacua surprised them in first meeting with Rams

What Dan Campbell said to Vikings coach after Detroit Lions beat them in biggest game of season

DETROIT – Dan Campbell had a message for the coach of the Minnesota Vikings after the Detroit Lions beat them for the second time in the biggest game of this NFL season. The Lions and Vikings met on Sunday Night Football with the NFC North title and No. 1 playoff seed on the line. Both… Continue reading What Dan Campbell said to Vikings coach after Detroit Lions beat them in biggest game of season

Bengals defense good enough to keep them afloat if Burrow is out? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Video Details Cincinnati Bengals DT D.J. Reader spoke to the media and explained if others thought the defense had peaked, it would be crazy. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Greg Jennings, and Kevin Wildes debate if the Bengals’ defense is good enough to keep them afloat if Joe Burrow is out to start this season. AUGUST… Continue reading Bengals defense good enough to keep them afloat if Burrow is out? | FIRST THINGS FIRST