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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,
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.
Kevin O’Connell earns coach of the year honors
That has earned Kevin O’Connell coach of the year honors, with 361 points and 25 of the 50 first-place votes. He beat out Lions coach Dan Campbell (283 points, 19 first-place votes), Chiefs coach Andy Reid (119, 4), Broncos coach Sean Payton (71, 1) and Commanders coach Dan Quinn (85, 1).
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.
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 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." ...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Sends Clear Message About Starting Job
J.J. McCarthy spoke candidly about the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback position, Sam Darnold, and head coach Kevin ...
Kevin O'Connell sheds light on Sam Darnold situation after NFL Honors
Kevin O’Connell won the NFL’s Coach Of the Year award on Thursday. The win was unsurprising, as O’Connell and the Vikings ...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy hopeful for 'fair opportunity' to seize starting job
McCarthy said he’s “feeling fantastic” and “couldn’t be in a better spot” with his mental, physical and spiritual health.
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Vikings first-round QB J.J. McCarthy just asking for 'fair opportunity' in 2025 return
J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season ended before it began. The Vikings quarterback's second season hasn’t yet begun, but it’s ...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy says he's ahead of schedule in recovery on "Rich Eisen Show"
In one of his most extensive media appearances since being drafted by the Vikings, quarterback J.J. McCarthy said he's ready ...
Kevin O'Connell: Sam Darnold has earned the right to be a free agent, we'll keep talking
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has offered a hint that his team will let quarterback Sam Darnold test free agency, rather than ...
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Kevin O'Connell should pursue major upgrade familiar in nature to help J.J. McCarthy thrive in 2025
When the Minnesota Vikings hired Kevin O'Connell to be their head coach ahead of the 2022 season, the idea was simple: ...