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NFL Rumors: Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings Eye $45M Decision Amid Sam Darnold’s Raiders Connection
The Vikings lost their wild card playoff against the Rams and exited the 2024 season. The post NFL Rumors: Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings Eye $45M Decision Amid Sam Darnold’s Raiders Connection appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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Sam Darnold shows true colors in message about Vikings, Kevin O’Connell view clear
Star quarterback Sam Darnold looked back fondly on his first season with the Vikings - but head coach Kevin O'Connell appeared to hint that his time in Minnesota may soon come to an end
Vikings Get Good News on Possible Return of QB Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it’s about what gives them ‘best chance to win’
The Sam Darnold ‘perception’ that shifted during nightmarish Vikings skid — and how much it’ll cost QB
Kevin O'Connell Breaks Silence on Vikings' Future at QB
Sam Darnold was supposed to be a one-year bridge to J.J. McCarthy, who would have had a chance to earn the starting job during the season. But then McCarthy hurt his knee, Minnesota sidelined him for his rookie campaign and Darnold went on to throw for more than 4,300 yards and 35 touchdowns.
Sam Darnold’s free-agent options: Which teams make the most sense and why?
The Vikings could bring back the 27-year-old, but other teams will likely be interested, too. Here's who could be in the market for the QB.
RandBall: The NFL franchise tag is very odd when you think about it
A reader asked RandBall for clarification on quarterback Sam Darnold and what it would mean for the Vikings to put the franchise tag on him. Trying to explain how it works reinforces how strange it really is.
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: J.J. McCarthy able to have full offseason to show he can be starter
The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on Thursday.
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Kevin O'Connell wants to sign contract extension: I love being Vikings head coach
The end of the Minnesota Vikings' season led to some big questions in the offseason. Among them, is Sam Darnold part of the Vikings' plans? Where does 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy fit into them?
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses his NFL future and potential contract extension
Despite being eliminated by the Los Angeles Rams, the Minnesota Vikings had a strong NFL season, battling through injury setbacks. Speculation about head coach Kevin O'Connell's future arose, but he addressed the rumors decisively.
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Sam Darnold’s Clear Message to Vikings Front Office As Kevin O’Connell Confirms Stance on QB’s Future
It’s always a wild ride in the NFL. The post Sam Darnold’s Clear Message to Vikings Front Office As Kevin O’Connell Confirms Stance on QB’s Future appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Clears Air After Eyebrow-Raising QB Comments
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell explained what he meant in his previous comments about Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy.