Vikings Kevin O'Connell dominates SN's Coach of Year voting

Vikings Kevin O’Connell dominates SN’s Coach of the Year voting
O’Connell was named Sporting News Coach of the Year on Thursday after leading Minnesota to a 14-3 record, the second-best mark in franchise history. O’Connell received 14 votes, dominating the field over Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions and Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs (3 votes each).
Vikings Kevin O'Connell wins NFC Coach of the Year honors after 14-3 regular season
Despite the Vikings suffering another one-and-done in the playoffs, no one expected them to go 14-3 in the regular season and be one of the best teams in the league. For that, Coach Kevin O’Connell was named NFC Coach of the Year Wednesday.
Kevin O'Connell agrees to contract extension with Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings announced on Tuesday that O’Connell had agreed to terms on a contract extension with the NFC North team. He is 34-17 in three seasons as Vikings coach. There were reports multiple teams were interested in trading for O’Connell. In the end, the Vikings and their coach agreed to stay together.
Podcast: Kevin O’Connell gets a new deal from the Vikings. Is GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah next?
On this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss O’Connell’s contract extension, Adofo-Mensah’s deal, the NFC North’s 0-3 record in the playoffs and more.
Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension after a 14-win season
The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday, following a 14-3 regular season that defied external widespread preseason projections of at least a losing record if not a last-place finish in the NFC North.
NFL News: Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell reportedly makes a decision on his future for next season
The Minnesota Vikings had a surprising season under Sam Darnold and Kevin O'Connell being a strong contender throughout the NFL season. In light of this, the Vikings head coach has reportedly made a decision regarding his future for the next season.
Vikings, Kevin O’Connell Agree To Extension
The Vikings have not waited long after the end of their season to work out an extension with Kevin O’Connell. Minnesota’s head coach has a new deal in place, the team announced on Tuesday.
Kevin O’Connell Contract Extension Puts Him Into Top 10 Highest-Paid NFL Coaches
After signing a multiyear contract extension, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is one of the top 10 highest-paid NFL coaches.
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses his NFL future and potential contract extension
Despite being eliminated by the Los Angeles Rams, the Minnesota Vikings had a strong NFL season, battling through injury setbacks. Speculation about head coach Kevin O'Connell's future arose, but he addressed the rumors decisively.
Vikings Kevin O’Connell named Sporting News Coach of the Year by his peers
Kevin O’Connell of the Vikings is The Sporting News’ 2024 Coach of the Year, and quarterback Sam Darnold is the publication’s Comeback Player of the Year. Both awards are peer-selected. More than 800 players voted this year.
NFL World Noticed Timing of O’Connell Extension with Vikings vs Adofo-Mensah
At the start of the 2025 NFL offseason, there was talk among league circles that Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was a possible trade candidate. KFAN radio host and Vikings radio play-by-play voice Paul Allen didn’t like how it all went down,
Vikings, Kevin O'Connell agree to terms on a multi-year contract extension: 'I'm thrilled for the years ahead'
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