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.
Kevin O’Connell Points Out Sam Darnold’s “Body Of Work” But Admits “It Did Not Work Out In The End”
In the immediate aftermath of the Vikings’ shocking 27-9 upset loss to the Rams to close out wildcard weekend, Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell made it a point
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell Seemed to Speak About Sam Darnold With Air of Finality
O'Connell seemed to speak about Darnold with an air of finality after the team's wild-card round loss vs. the Rams.
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.
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell speaks on Sam Darnold following brutal playoff performance
Darnold's future in Minnesota is very much in doubt after the Vikings were bounced by the Rams on wild-card weekend.
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, Kevin O'Connell

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 ...
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 ...
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2025 NFL coaching/GM tracker: Jags' new HC will be Bucs OC Liam Coen after all
Any conversations of the Vikings trading Kevin O'Connell can be put to rest. O'Connell and the Vikings have agreed to an extension, the team announced. O'Connell was set to head into the final ...
NFL Makes Major Announcement on Vikings QB Sam Darnold
The Professional Football Writers of America have named Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold the NFL's Most Improved Player of ...
Could Kevin O'Connell Be Interested in Jimmy Garoppolo?
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold may be a hot enough property come this offseason, that the Vikings may not ...
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 ...
Vikings do everything in their power to ensure J.J. McCarthy will make it
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was at the helm of the Michigan Wolverines a year ago at this time when his team pushed around the ...
Dan Campbell’s bold statement to Vikings coach becomes a ‘Cancun’ joke after Lions loss
After the Lions defeated the Vikings in Week 18 of the regular season, Detroit’s head coach told Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell ...