Kevin O’Connell won the NFL’s Coach Of the Year award on Thursday. The win was unsurprising, as O’Connell and the Vikings exceeded preseason expectations by going 14-3. The preseason projections were low because the Vikings had to replace Kirk Cousins and start either rookie J.J. McCarthy or Sam Darnold.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell had a long message about Sam Darnold as he's set to be a free agent this offseason.

The Vikings’ quarterback room feels like a high-stakes poker game. The post National Reporter Predicts Vikings’ Bold Sam Darnold Decision As JJ McCarthy Confirms Demand for Kevin O’Connell appeared first on EssentiallySports.

J.J. McCarthy's difficult 2024 NFL regular season has the Minnesota Vikings keeping a close watch on the young quarterback. With Sam Darnold's future in Minnesota uncertain, McCarthy has a chance to prove his talent.

VIkings coach Kevin O'Connell said it's clear to him that veteran QB Sam Darnold will be a starter somewhere in 2025 -- and that a return to the Vikings has in no way been ruled out.

The Minnesota Vikings have a tough decision to make between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy this offseason. It sounds like Kevin O'Connell has his mind made up.

Not long after taking home the Coach of the Year award, Kevin O’Connell spoke to the media about the Vikings’ looming Sam Darnold decision.

The Vikings head coach has spoken his piece. The post Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Raises Eyebrows About Sam Darnold appeared first on Heavy Sports.