Vikings Face Tension with Coach Kevin O'Connell

Florio claims tension exists between Kevin O’Connell and Vikings ownership
Mike Florio of NBC Sports' ProFootballTalk is a prolific NFL media figure who is never shy about stirring up the pot. He has a tendency to weigh in on various hypotheticals and rumors from around the league, sometimes driving them with his own reporting.
Vikings Face Tension with Coach Kevin O'Connell Amid Contract Talks and Team Issues
As Minnesota Vikings prepare for the offseason, tensions rise between Coach Kevin O'Connell and the organization, with contract talks and roster concerns taking center stage.
Vikings Facing ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell, Insider Says
There's a potential "tension" between the Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell entering expected contract talks in the 2025 offseason.
Analysis: Vikings offensive line needs new parts, and coach Kevin O’Connell knows it
A question lobbed during the news conference after the Vikings' playoff loss to the Rams could have been ignored, but it definitely was not.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell is quintessential modern NFL coach
Coach Kevin O'Connell was waiting. It was the Vikings' fifth first-quarter turnover in 10 games, the most in the NFL at the time, and the issue had been addressed repeatedly in team meetings. What Jones encountered,
Jace Frederick: Time to give Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a playoff-caliber roster and see what happens
The young head coach has squeezed blood from a stone in two regular seasons; now he deserves the players to truly compete.
Everything Kevin O’Connell said after Vikings fall to Rams in playoffs
The Vikings trailed 24-3 at the half and never made things interesting. Sam Darnold had his second consecutive dud, and the Vikings, after a phenomenal regular season, were sent home quicker than anyone could've imagined.
O’Connell’s leverage with Vikings has dropped
Mike Florio and Chris Simms assess the likelihood of the Vikings signing Kevin O’Connell to a contract extension this offseason and how his last two games of the season will hurt his case.
Report: There is Tension Between Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings
Tension between the Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell appear to be affecting contract extension talks between the two sides.
Kevin O'Connell Might Not Sign Extension With Vikings, Per Report
While the wider football world speculates about the short-term future of quarterback Sam Darnold, a more long-term problem that the Minnesota Vikings could be facing is the future of head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Kevin O’Connell Blames Minnesota Vikings O-line After Loss
Who's to blame? Ball-holding Sam Darnold, the play-calling of Kevin O'Connell, or the pass blocking of the Minnesota Vikings' offensive line.
Kevin O'Connell reacts to Vikings' ugly loss, sudden end of special season
It was an ugly end to the season for everyone, but specifically for a quarterback who did so many good things all season long ...
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.
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VIDEO: Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell’s Comments Suggest That The Team Has Already Made Their Final Decision On QB Sam Darnold For 2025
Kevin O'Connell spoke on the journey that he and Sam Darnold went on as he sounded like te QB was done playing in Minnesota.
Pro Football Hall of Famer is a big fan of Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell
Kevin O’Connell has received tons of praise for guiding the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 record. A Hall of Fame quarterback ...
Vikings-Rams preview, predictions: Can Kevin O’Connell best Sean McVay in wild-card round?
This matchup of former coaching cohorts could come down to whether the Vikings can protect Sam Darnold against the fearsome ...
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Paul Allen Questions Timing of Kevin O’Connell Trade Rumors
The Minnesota Vikings had to deal with Kevin O'Connell trade rumors down the stretch and Paul Allen isn't here for it.
Dan Campbell's Farewell Message to Kevin O'Connell Didn't Age Well
Dan Campbell’s “See you in two weeks” comment to Kevin O’Connell stirs Vikings’ off-season focus after playoff elimination.
Jim Souhan: Late-season collapse didn’t damage Kevin O’Connell’s credibility
An investor named Bill Hwang once lost $20 billion in two days. Almost as much as Sam Darnold lost in the last week. American ...