Vikings Face ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell

Florio claims tension exists between Kevin O’Connell and Vikings ownership
Mike Florio of NBC Sports' ProFootballTalk is a prolific NFL media figure who is never shy about stirring up the pot. He has a tendency to weigh in on various hypotheticals and rumors from around the league, sometimes driving them with his own reporting.
Report: There is Tension Between Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings
Tension between the Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell appear to be affecting contract extension talks between the two sides.
Vikings Facing ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell, Insider Says
There's a potential "tension" between the Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell entering expected contract talks in the 2025 offseason.
Kevin O'Connell reacts to Vikings' ugly loss, sudden end of special season
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell stood in front of his team and gave a victorious postgame speech in the locker room. Frequently, especially as the season went on, those speeches included mentions of how "special" of a group this was.
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.
Jace Frederick: Time to give Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a playoff-caliber roster and see what happens
The young head coach has squeezed blood from a stone in two regular seasons; now he deserves the players to truly compete.
O’Connell’s leverage with Vikings has dropped
Mike Florio and Chris Simms assess the likelihood of the Vikings signing Kevin O’Connell to a contract extension this offseason and how his last two games of the season will hurt his case.
Kevin O'Connell reacts after Vikings eliminated from playoffs
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters after a 27-9 loss to the L.A. Rams in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs Monday night to finish the season 14-4.
Vikings Face Tension with Coach Kevin O'Connell Amid Contract Talks and Team Issues
As Minnesota Vikings prepare for the offseason, tensions rise between Coach Kevin O'Connell and the organization, with contract talks and roster concerns taking center stage.
Kevin O'Connell contract talks take center stage in Minnesota
For the rest of January, the challenge for the Vikings will be to determine the long-term future of coach Kevin O'Connell. He has earned a long-term extension. Yes, the pressure is building on him to win a playoff game.
Kevin O'Connell Might Not Sign Extension With Vikings, Per Report
While the wider football world speculates about the short-term future of quarterback Sam Darnold, a more long-term problem that the Minnesota Vikings could be facing is the future of head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Kurt Warner Rips Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell During Rams’ Historic Wild Card Win
Hall of Famer and former Rams quarterback Kurt Warner took Kevin O’Connell to task during Los Angeles’ win over the Minnesota ...
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 ...
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell earns Pete Carroll comparison from veteran
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has some of the traits that turn pros into living legends, and he's close to one in ...
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NFL Mock Draft: Dane Brugler sends Vikings an intriguing weapon to bolster Kevin O'Connell's offense
The offseason is here for the Minnesota Vikings, which means that mock drafts will come fast and furious. The Athletic's Dane ...
Seahawks Reportedly Request to Interview Vikings' Assistant For OC Vacancy
Another candidate has publicly emerged on the Seattle Seahawks' radar for their offensive coordinator opening, according to a ...
The Vikings need to sort out their QB situation and make some upgrades elsewhere
The Minnesota Vikings built a system that allowed former castaway Sam Darnold to set an NFL starting quarterback record with ...
Vikings kick off offseason with coach, QB uncertainty
Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings won 14 games in 2024 before the season ended abruptly with a wild-card loss to the ...
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Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell reveals what needs a major upgrade in 2025
The Minnesota Vikings lost in the Wild Card round, 27-9 against the Los Angeles Rams, and head coach Kevin O’Connell wasn ...