Kevin O'Connell, Vikings
Kevin O'Connell explains why the Vikings traded for Cam Akers
For the second year in a row, the Vikings traded for running back Cam Akers. The former Texan running back had 40 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown for Houston this season before Minnesota
Kevin O’Connell Brings ‘One of Us’ NFL Network Host to Tears with Vikings Invitation
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell hopped onto Good Morning Football and surprised a Minnesota native with a special request.
Tom Krasovic: Kevin O’Connell’s undefeated Vikings are the story of the NFL this season
The Vikings are breaking in a new quarterback this year under O’Connell, their third-year head coach and a former La Costa Canyon High School and San Diego State quarterback. Injuries have hit hard, such as Sunday, when Aaron Jones — a very good running back — suffered a game-ending injury in the first quarter.
Vikings acquire Cam Akers from Texans, reuniting RB with coach Kevin O’Connell
This is Akers' second time with the Vikings in the last two years. Minnesota explored re-signing him in the spring before going to Houston.
Viking Coach Kevin O'Connell Prepares Team for Tough Game
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell aims for a 6-0 streak post-bye and is ready for challenging games ahead. The Detroit Lions are their next target.
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell leaves Jamie Erdahl in tears with surprise offer
Good Morning Football’s Jamie Erdahl is a Minnesotan to the core, and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell made sure to reward her big time for loyalty. “Jamie, you hold a special place within this building as a Minnesotan and a former resident of the Twin Cities.
Vikings Coach Kevin O'Connell Made an NFL Network Host Cry Tears of Joy
O'Connell said some nice things about three of the hosts and then singled out Erdahl, who grew up in Bloomington, Minn., right outside Minneapolis. By the time he was done talking, Erdahl had tears in her eyes.
Kevin O’Connell on Cashman, Hockenson, Aaron Jones, trade deadline approach
How is the team viewing the trade deadline after making a move to land Cam Akers this week? Head coach Kevin O'Connell ...
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell talks 5-0 start, keys to success 'GMFB'
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell joins "Good Morning Football" to discuss Vikings' 5-0 start and their keys to ...
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Kevin O'Connell's Reputation As A 'Quarterback Killer' Should Mean Great Things For J.J. McCarthy
The following year, Brett Kollmann reported that the Vikings tried to trade up for Richardson. Built like a Daunte Culpepper ...
Before Kevin O’Connell was a Coach of the Year candidate, he was the Jets’ ‘Coach O’Connell’
He was competing with Kevin O’Connell to be the third stringer — but really, they were just competing for fist bumps. That ...
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Gives Notable Injury Update on Aaron Jones
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell provided an update on Aaron Jones who underwent an MRI for a hip injury.
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Kevin O'Connell Has Elevated Sam Darnold With Smart Play Design
When J.J. McCarthy went out for the season with a meniscus tear, most national pundits wrote off the Minnesota Vikings' ...
Kevin O'Connell talks facing Lions off bye week
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell met with reporters on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center as they host the Lions on Sunday ...
'A great football coach': Kevin O'Connell reacts to Jets firing Robert Saleh
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell understands the job he signed up for. In an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, ...
Aaron Jones sits out practice with a hamstring injury
Vikings running back Aaron Jones did not practice Wednesday with a right hamstring injury. Jones said he hopes to practice Thursday, though Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was noncommittal on Jones' ...