The problem was that Darnold short-circuited scoring chances with interceptions that were the result of either poor decisions, slippage in fundamentals or a combination of factors. His 10 interceptions and 13 turnovers overall are both an NFL-high. O’Connell continues to express confidence in Darnold, but he’s walking a tightrope as a play-caller, especially if other… Continue reading Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell must adapt with Sam Darnold at QB
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Vikings’ O’Connell happy to help benched Colts QB Richardson
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterNov 8, 2024, 04:15 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He… Continue reading Vikings’ O’Connell happy to help benched Colts QB Richardson
Sauce Gardner Makes Stunning Admission on Vikings’ O’Connell
Getty Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell showed the ultimate respect by picking up Anthony Richardson last Sunday night when the Indianapolis Colts QB was down. What O’Connell put out into the universe came back to him a few days later via New York Jets All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner, arguably… Continue reading Sauce Gardner Makes Stunning Admission on Vikings’ O’Connell
Vikings’ HC Kevin O’Connell doesn’t use a script to call plays
In football, you typically have a week to gameplan for the upcoming opponent, which means most teams have a scripted drive they plan on calling on offense. However, according to Alec Lewis with The Athletic, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell is not one of those coaches. Lewis says O’Connell calls plays on the fly and makes adjustments when… Continue reading Vikings’ HC Kevin O’Connell doesn’t use a script to call plays
Thomas J. O’Connell – Obituary
Jan. 3, 1940 – June 11, 2024 GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Thomas J. O’Connell, 84, Grand Forks, N.D., died Tuesday, June 11, in his home. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 15, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Forks. Burial will be… Continue reading Thomas J. O’Connell – Obituary