Kevin O’Connell hopes to remain in Minnesota long-term
Does Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell want to sign an extension to stay in Minnesota? “I think so.” O'Connell Thursday, according to a reporter for The Athletic.. And do Vikings executives want to keep their current head coach in Minnesota beyond the fourth and final year of his contract in 2025? They do…probably. Minnesota Vikings […]
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell responds to shocking trade report
Sunday's surprising report cast a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the Vikings as they prepare for the NFL playoffs. Jay Glazer reported on “Fox NFL Sunday'' that multiple teams are interested in trading for 39-year-old manager Kevin O'Connell this offseason as he enters the final year of his contract. O'Connell was asked about […]
NFL teams eyeing trade for Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell in stunner
Black Monday has yet to arrive in the NFL, but the coaching merry-go-round already includes three vacancies, with the Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel variables likely to follow, and the Jets' This is Rex Ryan, who pushed through and landed the interview. And on Sunday, another layer was introduced. According to Fox Sports, multiple teams […]
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell hypes Daniel Jones amid free agency rumors
Daniel Jones may lack supporters in New York, but he at least has some in Minnesota. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell announced Monday that the former Giants quarterback cleared waivers following his release from Big Blue amid rumors that Minnesota is the team to watch in free agency for Jones. praised. “I'm not going to get […]
Vikings fan Tim Walz discusses security concerns about his Lambeau visit, praises head coach Kevin O’Connell
Tim Walz may be campaigning, but he remains close to one of the loves of his life. The Minnesota governor's football career is well documented. Long before he entered politics, he was a teacher at Mankato West High School and an assistant coach for the school's football team. Earlier this month, I attended the Michigan […]
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is a maestro, and Sam Darnold is his ideal backup instrument
It's not uncommon for Minnesota Vikings head coach and offensive play designer Kevin O'Connell to build an emergency quarterback system on the fly out of spit and packaging materials. In 2023, O'Connell used Kirk Cousins for the first half of the season and everything was going well. But Cousins ruptured his Achilles tendon in Week […]
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has lighthearted exchange with mic’d-up Justin Jefferson during preseason game
The atmosphere at NFL preseason games tends to be more relaxed than what star players and coaches typically experience during the regular season. But it’s become relatively commonplace around the league for players to be microphoned during games, and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was quick to notice that Justin Jefferson was wearing a […]
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell charged with biting husband in domestic dispute: police
A Massachusetts mayor was arrested Friday for allegedly biting his husband and hitting him with a crowbar, but the mayor and his wife left court holding hands on Monday and apologized. According to reports, Taunton Mayor Shauna O’Connell, 54, is facing charges stemming from a domestic dispute that occurred at their home around 8.20pm on […]