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Kevin O'Connell sheds light on Sam Darnold situation after NFL Honors
Kevin O’Connell won the NFL’s Coach Of the Year award on Thursday. The win was unsurprising, as O’Connell and the Vikings exceeded preseason expectations by going 14-3. The preseason projections were low because the Vikings had to replace Kirk Cousins and start either rookie J.J. McCarthy or Sam Darnold.
Kevin O'Connell says no 'decisions' made on Sam Darnold, Vikings QBs for '25: 'It's a constant dialogue'
The Vikings' quarterback conundrum figures to be been one of the hottest topics of NFL conversation this winter in Minnesota and throughout the league. Kevin O'Connell discusses the matter on NFL Network on Friday.
Kevin O'Connell: Sam Darnold has earned the right to be a free agent, we'll keep talking
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has offered a hint that his team will let quarterback Sam Darnold test free agency, rather than franchise tag him.
Sam Darnold, Vikings Will Have 'Ongoing Dialogue' About New Contract, O'Connell Says
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell isn't closing the door on bringing back quarterback Sam Darnold. "Look, you guys know how I feel about
Kevin O'Connell Doesn't Hold Back Thoughts on Sam Darnold's Vikings Future
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell took home some hardware on Thursday night during NFL Honors. In 2024, he led the Vikes to a 14-3 season, his second season with at least 13 wins in the last three years. The 39-year-old was named the NFL Coach of the Year.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell drops brutally honest Sam Darnold message before free agency
Head coach Kevin O'Connell had a long message about Sam Darnold as he's set to be a free agent this offseason.
Kevin O'Connell may have just tipped the Vikings' hand when it comes to Sam Darnold decision
The Minnesota Vikings have a tough decision to make between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy this offseason. It sounds like Kevin O'Connell has his mind made up.
Kevin O'Connell Talks Winning Coach of the Year, Sam Darnold & J.J. McCarthy
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell joins SI's Claudette Montana to discuss winning NFL Coach of the Year, Sam Darnold's contract and J.J. McCarthy's upside.
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Raises Eyebrows About Sam Darnold
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell spoke candidly about Sam Darnold as the quarterback prepares for free agency.
NFL Honors: Vikings' Kevin O'Connell wins Coach of the Year
Kevin O'Connell joined Hall of Famer Bud Grant, who won 56 years ago on his way to Super Bowl IV, as the only Vikings coaches to win the AP NFL Coach of the Year award.
Kevin O'Connell signals Sam Darnold return, then walks back comments
Kevin O’Connell in his Coach of the Year news conference: Our goal is to win a championship and Sam Darnold is going to be a huge part of it when we do it. Sure sounds like Vikings want to ride with Darnold next year.
Vikings maintain mystery about QB Sam Darnold's future
After being named NFL Coach of the Year on Thursday night, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell continued to praise quarterback ...
Reporter's blunder in quoting KOC created chaos involving Sam Darnold
The alleged quote happened in a short press conference at the awards show. Shortly after, O'Connell held a conference call ...
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There’s a New Twist in the Sam Darnold Saga
That doesn’t take away from my feelings about Sam Darnold, or what I believe he accomplished this year, and how proud I was ...
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Vikings’ Sam Darnold Loses Key Mentor to Jaguars Amid Uncertain Future as Liam Coen Clears Stance on Latest Hire
Everyone will remember Sam Darnold for the 2024 season as a QB who could not lead his team to a wild-card win. The post ...
Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market
With 23 players set to become free agents, it's an understatement to say the Vikings roster could look very different next season.