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Sam Darnold’s ‘special place’ in Kevin O’Connell’s heart will be put the ultimate test for the Vikings this offseason
The Sam Darnold ... that Darnold can shoulder. After a playoff loss to end the season, the press conferences can be very emotional and it was no different with head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Kevin O’Connell Points Out Sam Darnold’s “Body Of Work” But Admits “It Did Not Work Out In The End”
In the immediate aftermath of the Vikings’ shocking 27-9 upset loss to the Rams to close out wildcard weekend, Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell made it a point to give QB Sam Darnold credit for how ...
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Vikings’ Sam Darnold, Kevin O’Connell sound off on historic 9-sack meltdown
“It’s up to me to be able to feel that and either step up, move, go run for a first down or just simply throw it away,” Sam ... Darnold said, via Seiftert. Vikings head coach Kevin O ...
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Vikings Coach Drops 4-Word Message on Sam Darnold After Season’s End
After a devastating season-ending loss where Sam Darnold did not live up to his regular-season self, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell gave ... what’s the next step and what’s the ...
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VIDEO: Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell’s Comments Suggest That The Team Has Already Made Their Final Decision On QB Sam Darnold For 2025
Sam and that journey him and I went on will always be something that’s a special place in my heart.” The way Kevin O’Connell talks about Sam Darnold ... that and either step up, move ...
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Sam Darnold Takes Blame for Vikings Loss, O'Connell Defends QB amid Contract Rumors
Sam Darnold picked a bad time to have ... Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did compliment Darnold for what he accomplished over the course of the entire season as the 27-year-old is set to ...
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Matthew Coller: What happened to Sam Darnold against the Rams? What happens next?
The best way to describe the state of Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell ... quarterback developer, O’Connell went a step further in his praise for Darnold, pointing to where he ...
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Vikings' Kevin O'Connell is quintessential modern NFL coach
The Minnesota Vikings running back had just dropped a pitch from quarterback Sam Darnold, resulting in ... that football players dread. Coach Kevin O'Connell was waiting. It was the Vikings ...
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Sam Darnold’s season and Vikings’ playoff hopes rely on unwavering process and support
It's been a full-circle moment for Josh McCown and Sam ... And no, Darnold wouldn’t have completed a career-high 66.2 percent of his passes if it weren’t for head coach Kevin O’Connell ...
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Playoff Failures Aside, Vikings Extend O’Connell To Find Promised Land
The Vikings hired a gem when they brought Kevin O’Connell ... confident player. O’Connell became one of the leading coaches in the NFL in 2024 for his work with Sam Darnold.
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Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension after a 14-win season
MINNEAPOLIS — The Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear ... 2024 was the career-best season by quarterback Sam Darnold in his debut with Minnesota after the Vikings ...