Kevin O'Connell says it out loud: 'We drafted J.J. McCarthy for a reason'
"We drafted him 10th overall for a reason in what was, in my opinion, a historically good quarterback draft last year."
Kevin O’Connell Wins NFL Top Coaching Award
O’Connell earned the notable award by beating out substantial competition. Dan Campbell of the Lions was the runner-up, while Andy Reid of the Chiefs finished in third place. Sean Payton of the Saints and Dan Quinn of the Commanders finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell earns Coach of the Year after guiding Minnesota to 14-win season
O’Connell topped runner-up Dan Campbell (Lions), third-place finisher Andy Reid (Chiefs), fourth-place finisher Sean Payton (Denver Broncos) and fifth-place finisher Dan Quinn (Washington Commanders) for the award. O’Connell received 25 of the 50 first-place votes and finished no lower than third on a ballot.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell named AP Coach of the Year at NFL Honors
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has been voted the 2024 Associated Press Coach of the Year.
2025 NFL Honors: Vikings' Kevin O'Connell wins Coach of the Year
In 2008, then-Patriots head coach Bill Belichick selected quarterback Kevin O'Connell in the third round of the draft. On Thursday night, Belichick awarded O'Connell the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year award.
Kevin O'Connell Talks Winning Coach of the Year, Sam Darnold & J.J. McCarthy
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell joins SI's Claudette Montana to discuss winning NFL Coach of the Year, Sam Darnold's contract and J.J. McCarthy's upside.
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Had Sweet Reaction to Kevin O'Connell Winning Coach of the Year
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell won Coach of the Year at Thursday's NFL Honors, and no one was more pumped for him than his quarterback J.J. McCarthy.While the coach was on stage accepting his award,
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Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell puts QB drama to rest with eight words
The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback dilemma isn't as complicated as it appears, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Ranking every NFL coach (including Kevin O'Connell) after Super Bowl 59
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Kevin O'Connell had high praise for new Bears head coach Ben Johnson
After serving as offensive coordinator in Detroit since 2022, Johnson now joins Lions head coach Dan Campbell, Minnesota ...
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Reporter’s Misquote of Kevin O’Connell Leaves Vikings Fans Confused, Media Scrambling
One Detroit Lions reporter tried to upend the Minnesota Vikings QB conversation with a Kevin O'Connell misquote that had ...
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‘He’s a Special Guy’ — Vikings Superstar Justin Jefferson Speaks on HC Kevin O’Connell and His Offense
After locking in head coach Kevin O’Connell with a lucrative contract extension, the Minnesota Vikings believe they have ...
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell drops brutally honest Sam Darnold message before free agency
Head coach Kevin O'Connell had a long message about Sam Darnold as he's set to be a free agent this offseason.
Kevin O'Connell Offers Ringing Endorsement of Brian Flores As Future Head Coach
On Friday, appearing on NBC Sports's PFT Live, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell painted a much more positive picture of Flores ...
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What a Week: Jared Allen Selected to the HOF, Kevin O’Connell Wins the COY, and More!
BIG NEWS! Dave & Darren, your Two Old Bloggers, are back! Discussing Jared Allen’s Hall of Fame entry, Kevin O’Connell’s ...