Sam Darnold, Kevin O'Connell and Vikings

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.
Do the Vikings want QB Sam Darnold back? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell don’t say no
The Vikings general manager told reporters Thursday that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback while adding that J.J. McCarthy has returned to on-field training.
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.
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, 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 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.
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 Turn Heads With Major Kevin O'Connell News
The Minnesota Vikings had a highly successful season under the leadership of head coach Kevin O'Connell, despite an ...
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 ...
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Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold wins prestigious award from Pro Football Writers of America after amazing season
The Minnesota Vikings' 2024 season was remarkable for many reasons. They finished 14-3, head coach Kevin O'Connell earned the first of many Coach of the Year awards, and multiple players have received ...
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 ...
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 ...
Matthew Coller: Future of the Vikings, Part 3: Are the offensive weapons set?
There are plenty of takeaways from each wide receiver and tight end’s season and pending free agents so let’s break them all ...
How O’Connell should approach QB situation
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss how Sam Darnold’s final few games could have a lasting impact on his confidence and why ...
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Vikings, O'Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension
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 ...