Kevin O'Connell Addresses Sam Darnold's Future

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.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell Seemed to Speak About Sam Darnold With Air of Finality
O'Connell seemed to speak about Darnold with an air of finality after the team's wild-card round loss vs. the Rams.
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 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.
Kevin O'Connell Gets Honest About Sam Darnold's Performance Monday
Sam Darnold's breakout season with the Minnesota Vikings concluded on a sour note. Signed to a one-year deal after six erratic NFL seasons, Darnold made the most of what could have been his final starting opportunity.
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell hints at Sam Darnold’s future after Wild Card loss to Rams
The Minnesota Vikings had their wildly successful season come to an end with a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, and after a rough outing for quarterback Sam Darnold,
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 ...
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.
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 playoff hype train won't quiet Kevin O'Connell trade chatter
Heading into Minnesota's Wild Card matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, the public frenzy surrounding O'Connell only continues ...
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 ...
Kevin O’Connell contract talks take center stage in Minnesota
Free agency happens in March. The draft, April. For the rest of January, the challenge for the Vikings will be to determine the long-term future of coach Kevin O’Connell.
Kevin O'Connell's wife Leah O'Connell
Kevin O'Connell's wife is Leah O'Connell, a fellow graduate from San Diego State University and a former student-athlete.
Kevin O'Connell Gives Blunt Assessment of Facing Former Boss in Sean McVay
O'Connell led the Vikings to a 14-3 record in 2024—claiming the NFC playoffs' No. 5 seed after failing to with the NFC North.