Sam Darnold, Kevin O'Connell

Kevin O’Connell appreciates Sam Darnold, but says “it did not work out in the end”
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said after Monday night's loss to the Rams that quarterback Sam Darnold has a "special place in my heart" because of the way he played this season.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell comments on Sam Darnold's performance vs. Rams
Sam Darnold had a nightmare showing vs. the Rams under the brightest lights. Here's what his head coach had to say about it.
Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and Brian Flores named finalists for NFL Honors
Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and Brian Flores could be heading to New Orleans, after all. The Vikings head coach, quarterback and defensive coordinator were among the 40 finalists named Thursday for eight of the league’s most prestigious awards,
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell, Brian Flores and Sam Darnold named AP award finalists
The NFL and Associated Press unveiled the finalists for year-end awards on Thursday, and among them are Kevin O'Connell for Coach of the Year, Brian Flores for Assistant Coach of the Year and Sam Darnold for Comeback Player of the Year.
Kevin O'Connell's Comment About Sam Darnold After Brutal Performance Turning Heads
The Minnesota Vikings finished the regular season tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for the third best record in the NFL. Their reward was a road playoff game
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell named Coach of the Year by PFWA
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was named the NFL Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Writers' Association on Thursday. O'Connell was also named as a finalist for the Associated Press Coach of the Year Award on Thursday.
Vikings Star's emotional farewell as Kevin O’Connell shares Sam Darnold’s future after playoff elimination
The Los Angeles Rams won 27-9 against the Vikings in the NFL wild-card round. The Rams’ defense recorded 7 sacks, tying a playoff record. Matthew Staf
Multiple Minnesota Vikings take crucial step to winning prestigious awards with head coach Kevin O'Connell leading the way
Kevin O'Connell, Brian Flores, and Sam Darnold nominated for prestigious awards. Both O'Connell and Darnold have been on a collision course for these awards over the course of the
Vikings Coach Drops 4-Word Message on Sam Darnold After Season’s End
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell defended quarterback Sam Darnold but made a blunt admission after a season-ending loss ot the ...
Sam Darnold's Vikings future in question after poor playoff game as head coach makes telling comment
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's future with the team was in question after Monday night's loss to the Los Angeles ...
Vikings, Kevin O’Connell agree to extension: Why now? What comes next?
O'Connell, 39, lands a contract extension after guiding Vikings to 14-3 record with Sam Darnold at quarterback.
Kevin O’Connell: J.J. McCarthy able to have full offseason to show he can be starter
The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on ...
RandBall: The NFL franchise tag is very odd when you think about it
A reader asked RandBall for clarification on quarterback Sam Darnold and what it would mean for the Vikings to put the ...
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it’s about what gives them ‘best chance to win’
Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at ...
Report: Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in Contract Talks After O'Connell Extension
Kevin O'Connell is sticking around in Minneapolis for the long haul and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah appears likely to stay with him. After ...
Podcast: Debating the Vikings and Twins; explaining the NFL franchise tag
Delivery host Michael Rand isn’t interested in style points. Did the Wolves win against a depleted Dallas squad? Yes. That’s all you need to know, even if it did take uncharacteristically huge games ...