10 hours ago · Kevin O'Connell was named The Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year on Thursday; Sam Darnold was named the Comeback Player of the Year. O'Connell has 34 wins in 3 seasons as Vikings coach; Darnold ...

Sep 15, 2024 · O'Connell was 'really proud' of his quarterback after Sunday's win over the 49ers. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first...

13 hours ago · Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News disclosed on Thursday that Darnold and O'Connell dominated the voting by their peers; Darnold earned 503 votes, comfortably edging Bengals QB Joe Burrow (144) and ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell wasn’t directly asked about Darnold’s future with the team during his postgame press conference, but on his experience working with Darnold this season....

Jan 6, 2025 · Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell noted Monday that Darnold's mindset and mechanics can intertwine, and the power of negative outcomes may expand into subsequent plays if the high-level...

Kevin O’Connell believed in Sam Darnold. That’s why he is in Minnesota. Of all the available bridge quarterbacks this offseason, the Vikings head coach targeted the 27-year-old former No. 3 overall pick, turned free agent.

Jan 14, 2025 · Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell reflected on his team's season and the success that Sam Darnold had.

Sep 17, 2024 · Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell fully trusts his quarterback. It was evident Sunday against San Francisco, with O'Connell giving Sam Darnold the freedom to let it rip from the paint of...

Sep 16, 2024 · Kevin O'Connell expressed how proud he is of Sam Darnold after the Minnesota Vikings started the season 2–0.

Sep 11, 2024 · Kevin O'Connell said that Sam Darnold's 21-yard TD pass to Jalen Nailor was the result of the @Vikings countering early double teams on Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison....