Kevin O'Connell says it out loud: 'We drafted J.J. McCarthy for a reason'
"We drafted him 10th overall for a reason in what was, in my opinion, a historically good quarterback draft last year."
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.
Kevin O’Connell earns coach of the year honors
That has earned Kevin O’Connell coach of the year honors, with 361 points and 25 of the 50 first-place votes. He beat out Lions coach Dan Campbell (283 points, 19 first-place votes), Chiefs coach Andy Reid (119, 4), Broncos coach Sean Payton (71, 1) and Commanders coach Dan Quinn (85, 1).
Kevin O'Connell Talks Winning Coach of the Year, Sam Darnold & J.J. McCarthy
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell joins SI's Claudette Montana to discuss winning NFL Coach of the Year, Sam Darnold's contract and J.J. McCarthy's upside.
2025 NFL Honors: Vikings' Kevin O'Connell wins Coach of the Year
In 2008, then-Patriots head coach Bill Belichick selected quarterback Kevin O'Connell in the third round of the draft. On Thursday night, Belichick awarded O'Connell the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year award.
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Backtracks on Sam Darnold's Return
Riding the high of winning the NFL 's Coach of the Year award, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell was loose with his words when speaking on pending free agent Sam Darnold.
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Had Sweet Reaction to Kevin O'Connell Winning Coach of the Year
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell won Coach of the Year at Thursday's NFL Honors, and no one was more pumped for him than his quarterback J.J. McCarthy.While the coach was on stage accepting his award,
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Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell puts QB drama to rest with eight words
The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback dilemma isn't as complicated as it appears, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Vikings’ Good News on J.J. McCarthy Seals Sam Darnold’s Fate
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's latest health update has made Sam Darnold's chances at a future in Minnesota bleak.
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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy hopeful for 'fair opportunity' to seize starting job
McCarthy said he’s “feeling fantastic” and “couldn’t be in a better spot” with his mental, physical and spiritual health.
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Vikings first-round QB J.J. McCarthy just asking for 'fair opportunity' in 2025 return
J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season ended before it began. The Vikings quarterback's second season hasn’t yet begun, but it’s ...
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Vikings HC shares huge Sam Darnold update amid J.J. McCarthy's recovery
The Vikings' QB decision may depend on whether or not Kevin O'Connell believes J.J. McCarthy can match Sam Darnold's ...
J.J. McCarthy Hopes for 'Fair Opportunity' to Earn Vikings Starting Job
With McCarthy sidelined, Sam Darnold won the starting job and exceeded expectations, leading the Vikings to a 14–3 record and ...
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Kevin O'Connell should pursue major upgrade familiar in nature to help J.J. McCarthy thrive in 2025
When the Minnesota Vikings hired Kevin O'Connell to be their head coach ahead of the 2022 season, the idea was simple: ...
Lions' Dan Campbell finishes behind Minnesota's Kevin O'Connell for Coach of the Year
The Detroit Lions won their second straight NFC North title, but it wasn't enough for Dan Campbell to win NFL Coach of the ...