O’Connell says he’s had ‘great dialogue’ with Vikings as contract extension talks enter picture
2 months, 1 week ago

O’Connell says he’s had ‘great dialogue’ with Vikings as contract extension talks enter picture

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of roster issues to sort out with a host of impending free agents. O’Connell said Thursday he’s had “great dialogue” with team ownership in reflection on the season and his future and would like to sign a new deal this year. “Anything beyond that, I would prefer to kind of keep those discussions internal,” O’Connell said, three days after Minnesota’s season ended with a wild-card round loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Vikings owner and president Mark Wilf said in an interview with the Minnesota Star Tribune last month that ownership was “looking forward to a great future” with both Adofo-Mensah and O’Connell. “Not only just the way they support us and believe in us, but also the impact they have on our players, on our locker room, and ultimately where we all want to go together.” Adofo-Mensah also declined in his season-ending news conference Thursday to discuss any specifics around his contract talks with the club, but he praised the Wilf family for the appreciation and support he has felt and received along with O’Connell.

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Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension after a 14-win season
2 months ago

Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension after a 14-win season

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday, following a 14-3 regular season that defied external widespread preseason projections of at least a losing record if not a last-place finish in the NFC North. “It is an absolute honor to continue leading the Minnesota Vikings,” O’Connell said in a …

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell leans on unlikely source for guidance: Hall of Famer Bill Cowher
3 months ago

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell leans on unlikely source for guidance: Hall of Famer Bill Cowher

New York Times  

Several offseasons ago, Trace Armstrong, the longtime NFL defensive end who’s now one of the most prominent coaching agents in the NFL, had an idea. @CowherCBS: #Vikings Kevin O'Connell and #Dolphins Mike McDaniel pic.twitter.com/vYMIFp7qbc — CBS Sports Network September 18, 2022 Listening to O’Connell reminded Cowher of himself as a young coach. GO DEEPER How NFL journeyman Josh McCown is …

Kevin O’Connell deserving of national praise as Vikings continue to ascend
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin O’Connell deserving of national praise as Vikings continue to ascend

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — When you study Kevin O’Connell’s career arc, so much about his head-coaching success makes sense. GO DEEPER Dan Campbell is the favorite to win NFL Coach of the Year, but the race is heating up Leave it to Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill to explain O’Connell’s role during the week. On July 6, O’Connell received a phone …

McVay's Former Assistant Hopes to Show O'Connell Everything He Learned in LA
5 months ago

McVay's Former Assistant Hopes to Show O'Connell Everything He Learned in LA

Associated Press  

Kevin O'Connell, Sean McVay's offensive coordinator with the Rams, will be in action on Thursday night when the Minnesota Vikings visit SoFi Stadium. O'Connell won a Super Bowl ring with McVay, and he has been impressed by McVay's willingness to allow him to be a part of things that maybe at other places, offensive coordinators aren't a part of.

Vikings' Free Agents Shine in London Win, Showing NFL's Undying Spirit
5 months, 1 week ago

Vikings' Free Agents Shine in London Win, Showing NFL's Undying Spirit

Associated Press  

The article highlights the importance of free agency in the success of the Minnesota Vikings. It focuses on the acquisition of several promising young players through the draft and free agency, including Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard, and Sam Darnold. The article emphasizes the team's ability to build a strong defense through strategic free agent acquisitions, which has contributed to …

J.J. McCarthy is done for the season, and the Vikings are left to pick up the pieces
7 months, 1 week ago

J.J. McCarthy is done for the season, and the Vikings are left to pick up the pieces

New York Times  

BEREA, Ohio — The Minnesota Vikings’ buses pulled up to the Browns’ practice fields outside of Cleveland, and coach Kevin O’Connell quickly got on with it. “As crushed as I am for our team,” O’Connell said, “I’m the most crushed for J.J.” GO DEEPER Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy out for season after successful surgery As he spoke, the rest of …

Vikings owners not focused on extensions for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings owners not focused on extensions for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — Mark Wilf, one of the Minnesota Vikings’ co-owners, has no affinity for making headlines. Tuesday was his day in front of the microphones, and his media session started with an interesting question: What is ownership’s stance on extensions for general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell? “ to compete and win divisions and ultimately win …

Kirk Cousins’ departure shifts Vikings’ team-building plan into new phase
1 year ago

Kirk Cousins’ departure shifts Vikings’ team-building plan into new phase

New York Times  

Last spring, the NFC coaches filled a ballroom inside the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. “If you are building a roster around one of those quarterbacks,” O’Connell said, “a quarterback who is resetting the market, as we’ve seen some of these guys do coming out of their rookie first four years, you’re probably in a good position.” O’Connell did not invoke the …

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans
1 year ago

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — After a while, the days and nights at the NFL Scouting Combine blend together. Here’s what we heard about the Minnesota Vikings in Indianapolis, ranging from the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins to potential defensive upgrades this offseason: 1. Hiring McCown as quarterbacks coach is a multifaceted move In 2015, Josh McCown first met Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell …

What’s the Vikings’ plan? 5 thoughts ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine
1 year ago

What’s the Vikings’ plan? 5 thoughts ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL combine. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell are attending the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Adofo-Mensah, O’Connell and Cousins’ agent, Mike McCartney, are likely to converse this week before the crucial March 12 void on the 35-year-old quarterback’s contract. A couple of months later, in Arizona at the NFL league …

Vikings’ offseason decisions will show deftness of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s leadership
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings’ offseason decisions will show deftness of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s leadership

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — It was the first question Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was ever asked publicly as the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. “I can’t run from that in any kind of way.” GO DEEPER Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's draft results under microscope as Vikings approach pivotal offseason A challenge we're ready to embrace. “Right now, in the competitive rebuild, we want to …

What the Vikings’ trade for Josh Dobbs says about the team’s present and future at QB
1 year, 4 months ago

What the Vikings’ trade for Josh Dobbs says about the team’s present and future at QB

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — In a roundabout way, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell’s offense is built around probability. Additionally, O’Connell said Tuesday that rookie quarterback Jaren Hall is in line to start Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. After the Vikings drafted Hall, John Beck, a longtime NFL quarterback and one of Hall’s private trainers, said, “He couldn’t have asked for …

Might the Vikings draft a QB? Kevin O’Connell could be ‘an ideal fit’ for a rookie
1 year, 11 months ago

Might the Vikings draft a QB? Kevin O’Connell could be ‘an ideal fit’ for a rookie

New York Times  

He remembers when his brain was a tangled mess. The retired Super Bowl-winning quarterback visited Whitfield in 2014, observed some of O’Connell’s lessons, and said he “was blown away.” Afterward, Dilfer asked O’Connell to manage a quarterback regional for the Elite 11, one of the premier high school QB showcases. “In our offense,” O’Connell told Jones, “plays have a lot …

After 13-4 debut season, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sees clear paths to improvement
1 year, 11 months ago

After 13-4 debut season, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sees clear paths to improvement

New York Times  

Kevin O’Connell is working to stay ahead. “I think we’ve got some really good thoughts on how to put all that together in a way that becomes a real positive to build off from last year but not necessarily changing who we are as an offensive or defensive identity.” O’Connell took on the offensive play-calling responsibilities, which is something he …

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, owner express confidence in QB Kirk Cousins
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, owner express confidence in QB Kirk Cousins

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Reporters crowded the table. “My goal is that 2023 is one of the best seasons Kirk has had playing QB in the NFL,” O’Connell said. “The benefits of drafting a QB and having those four years of that player on that scale that allows you to build a roster around those players … has been an advantage,” O’Connell …

Vikings’ offseason roster decisions will be difficult, but team leaders have earned trust
2 years ago

Vikings’ offseason roster decisions will be difficult, but team leaders have earned trust

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — The decisions are difficult. “That’s just kind of the job.” NEW — Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was lively today, you could feel his energy. He talked Kirk Cousins, the thought of drafting a QB, Justin Jefferson’s future and much more: https://t.co/Mi2rVKRu0y — Alec Lewis February 28, 2023 In this specific instance, facing major choices and considerable cap constraints, …

Vikings’ Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell chart path forward into offseason — together
2 years, 2 months ago

Vikings’ Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell chart path forward into offseason — together

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — Exiting the stadium Sunday night, coming to terms with the fact that the Minnesota Vikings’ season was over, first-year general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah got stuck behind a group of fans. “I can’t lie,” he said Wednesday, seated alongside coach Kevin O’Connell for Minnesota’s end-of-season news conference. O’Connell offered the idea of building-wide accountability to make sure the …

Vikings offense with O’Connell still a work in progress
2 years, 5 months ago

Vikings offense with O’Connell still a work in progress

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After opening with a decisive win against the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings have been tested the past two weeks. “We’re just continuing to evolve and we are still just three games into, officially, our guys running this system and this offense, so there’s going to be some times where we’ve got to try to have that …

The Tim Connelly recruitment in Minnesota: Takeaways from a landmark deal
2 years, 9 months ago

The Tim Connelly recruitment in Minnesota: Takeaways from a landmark deal

New York Times  

For the first time in forever, things seemed to be going well for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In recruiting, and landing, former Denver Nuggets President Tim Connelly, Lore and Rodriguez showed that they are willing to make things uncomfortable in pursuit of their vision for the franchise. Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Sachin Gupta did a superb job steadying a …

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell has big job ahead before starting new job
3 years, 1 month ago

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell has big job ahead before starting new job

LA Times  

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell has been chosen to become head coach of the Minnesota Vikings after the Super Bowl. “I had lived in some cold places before coming back to California,” O’Connell, the Rams’ offensive coordinator said Friday during a videoconference with reporters. Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, left, talks with Matthew Stafford and Odell Beckham Jr. Stafford said …

From Jim Harbaugh to Kevin O’Connell: An inside look at a shocking day amid the Vikings’ coaching search
3 years, 1 month ago

From Jim Harbaugh to Kevin O’Connell: An inside look at a shocking day amid the Vikings’ coaching search

New York Times  

As the sun rose over TCO Performance Center in Eagan on Wednesday morning, the winds of change whipped through the frigid February air. It is a different kind of energy from the other three finalists, 36-year-old Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, 43-year-old New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and 45-year-old Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, all younger …

Rams’ offensive coordinator reportedly Vikings’ next head coach
3 years, 1 month ago

Rams’ offensive coordinator reportedly Vikings’ next head coach

LA Times  

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, who reportedly will be the next Minnesota Vikings head coach, shouts instructions during a practice. Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is expected to be hired as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, according to a report by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, which cites two sources with knowledge of the situation. Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris also …

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