Sam Darnold, Kevin O'Connell

Souhan: Kevin O’Connell’s task this week is to fix Sam Darnold ... and fast
The quarterback whisperer may need to raise his voice. Sam Darnold has been the defining challenge of Kevin O’Connell’s coaching career. Now O’Connell faces the greatest challenge within that challenge: Retraining Darnold in one week.
Kevin O'Connell Had Wholesome Reaction to Sam Darnold, Vikings Locker Room Celebration
In a cool, proud, and overall wholesome moment, the Vikings' social media team caught head coach Kevin O'Connell watching the interaction in the distance—smiling and shaking his head at the way his signal-caller was lauded after the team's 14th win.
NFL Week 17 best and worst coaching decisions: Kevin O’Connell has Sam Darnold dealing
Also, the Chiefs may have an answer at left tackle, the Bengals and Tee Higgins shine and Raheem Morris may have doomed the Falcons.
Five extra points: Given a moment, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold makes numbers add up
Darnold's statistics against the Packers varied dramatically depending on pressure. Also notable: Kevin O’Connell in close games, Aaron Jones on any-down-and-short and Brian Flores' defense.
Sam Darnold’s Stock Peaking Despite Tough Week 18 for Minnesota Vikings
Despite his struggles in Week 18, the free agency market for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold remains highly competitive.
Dane Mizutani: Sam Darnold’s story with the Vikings isn’t over
As the Vikings immediately started the process of turning the page following a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions, Kevin O’Connell made his way toward the 50-yard line to shake hands with his counterpart Dan Campbell.
Vikings film review: Why Sam Darnold couldn’t throw a touchdown in Detroit
The Vikings won 14 games often through Sam Darnold’s arm this season. Yet on the biggest stage so far, Darnold’s arm fell flat during Sunday night’s 31-9 loss to the Lions. Players and coaches say the critiques should begin with their failures in the red zone,
Vikings Loss Proves It's Still Too Soon To Pay Sam Darnold
Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington react to the Lions beating the Vikings in the final game of the 2024 regular season.
Sam Darnold’s season and Vikings’ playoff hopes rely on unwavering process and support
Kevin O'Connell, the QB coaches and backups have Darnold playing at a high level. Can he bounce back from the Week 18 debacle ...
Mics Caught Kevin O'Connell's Heartfelt Mid-Game Message for Vikings QB Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold is having a remarkable season that has turned around his career. No one seems to be enjoying it more than his ...
Vikings' Sam Darnold earns major praise from Rams HC Sean McVay
And yet, even after resting their starters to effectively throw away the third seed in Week 18, Sean McVay and the Rams aren't taking their foe for granted, as on Monday, the Super Bowl-winning head ...
Vikings with O’Connell clearly prefer to pass the ball, and Darnold has aced the test
The Minnesota Vikings didn't hesitate to pass the ball with a precarious two-point lead late in the game against Green Bay ...
Podcast: Patrick Reusse on the Vikings’ flop, Sam Darnold’s future and Anthony Edwards
Host Michael Rand was joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in Minnesota sports, ...
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Watch: Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold react to Vikings home win over rival Green Bay
Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25 for ...
Kevin O'Connell mic'd up clips show impact of his positive coaching style
A couple clips of a mic'd up O'Connell from last Sunday's win over the Packers serve as great examples of that. Take a look at this moment between KOC and Sam Darnold, the quarterback whose career he ...
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell's urgent message after 9-game winning streak snapped
Kevin O'Connell delivered a stern message about the Vikings' playoff outlook following their letdown performance in Detroit.