Kevin O'Connell, Sam Darnold and NFL

Kevin O'Connell at NFL Combine: 'I've had great dialogue with Sam'
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said at the NFL Combine on Tuesday he's talked with quarterback Sam Darnold since the season ended. Darnold is eligible for free agency in two weeks, and J.J. McCarthy could be in line to be the starter in 2025.
Where does Kevin O'Connell rank among NFL playcallers in 2025?
The 2024 Coach of the Year has been one of the league’s most creative play-callers during his Minnesota tenure. He had the best and most expansive menu of creating space on crossers and that expanded to outs and digs with Sam Darnold at quarterback.
Kevin O'Connell Speaks Out About Possibly Bringing Sam Darnold Back
The Minnesota Vikings shocked the world in 2024. Not many people thought they would be a playoff-caliber team last season, much less win 14 games. That was especially the case when J.J. McCarthy fell with a season-ending injury,
What’s next for Sam Darnold? Vikings weighing options at NFL Combine
As he talked with reporters on Tuesday afternoon at the 2025 NFL Combine, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell beamed with pride when reflecting on everything veteran quarterback Sam Darnold had accomplished in Minnesota.
Kevin O'Connell sheds light on Sam Darnold situation after NFL Honors
Kevin O’Connell won the NFL’s Coach Of the Year award on Thursday. The win was unsurprising, as O’Connell and the Vikings exceeded preseason expectations by going 14-3. The preseason projections were low because the Vikings had to replace Kirk Cousins and start either rookie J.J. McCarthy or Sam Darnold.
Vikings address QB situation at NFL Combine: ‘We have options’
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah each talked about Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy on Tuesday at the NFL Combine.
Kevin O'Connell, Vikings GM Provide Latest Sam Darnold Update As Big Decision Looms
Sam Darnold is set to hit free agency in March after leading the Minnesota Vikings to a surprising 14–3 record and a playoff ...
Way to JJ? Vikings open to Sam Darnold deal, all QB options
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks glowingly of 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy and refused to hide the pride he ...
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HC Kevin O'Connell examines Vikes '25 QB plans
Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell examines the Vikings quarterbacks' for his 2025 season. New TSA Rules: How to ...
Jim Harbaugh drops JJ McCarthy guarantee for Vikings fans
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh knows that JJ McCarthy will be back and better than ever for the Vikings after his injury.
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Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell makes feelings clear about Sam Darnold’s free agency position
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell shared his thoughts about Sam Darnold's pending free agency after reviving his career with his best season.
Did Kevin O'Connell's comment about Sam Darnold go unnoticed before Super Bowl?
O'Connell did about a billion interviews leading up to the big game, but there's a comment from Feb. 7 that might've flown ...
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What Does Minnesota's 2025 Roster Look Like If J.J. McCarthy Isn't Ready?
The only thing that's certain about the 2025 Minnesota Vikings is that nothing is certain. On Thursday, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ...
Kevin O’Connell: Brian Flores and I feel we have some unfinished business together
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell changed defensive coordinators after his first season on the job, but he won't have to make another change before his fourth season.
KOC gives positive injury updates on Christian Darrisaw, J.J. McCarthy
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell gave encouraging injury updates on both Christian Darrisaw and J.J. McCarthy during his NFL combine press conference in Indianapolis on Tuesday.