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 leaves door open for Daniel Jones to back up Sam Darnold vs. Rams
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks on Sam Darnold backup Daniel Jones' availability for Vikings' playoff game against Rams
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.
Podcast: Ben Goessling on Sam Darnold, Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the implications of the Vikings vs. Rams game being moved to Arizona because of the fires in Los Angeles. Plus thoughts on the Timberwolves winning three games in a row and the injuries that caught up to the Wild in a blowout loss Thursday to Colorado.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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, Sam Darnold

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Hints at QB Change as Playoffs Loom
The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback situation just got more interesting for Sam Darnold and the rest of the group.
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, ...
Vikings with O’Connell clearly prefer to pass the ball, and Darnold has aced the test
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell calls a timeout during the first half of an NFL football game against the ...
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 ...
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Watch: Vikings coach O’Connell previews playoff matchup vs. Rams, expresses sadness over L.A. wildfires
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell met with reporters Thursday in Eagan. As of Thursday afternoon, Monday’s night playoff game vs. the Rams is still on, as scheduled, at SoFi Stadium in Los ...
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Jordan Addison’s Dad Sounds Off on Kevin O’Connell, Others After Vikings Loss
The Minnesota Vikings laid a dud performance on Ford Field vs the Detroit Lions and Jordan Addison's dad was not happy about ...
RandBall: Sam Darnold’s clunker vs. the Lions has shaken prognosticators' faith in Vikings
Taking a spin around the national media, we find a lot of folks picking the Rams to win Monday. But maybe that plays right into the Vikings’ season-long narrative of proving skeptics wrong.
Suddenly riddled with doubt: Can Sam Darnold exorcise the decades-old demons in Minnesota?
Suddenly this was a 14-3 team with doubts and demons rising up. It was the byproduct of a dreadful night of quarterback play by Sam Darnold and a franchise history that is tortured enough to know a ...