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The Minnesota Vikings ushered in a new era when they brought in a new head coach, Kevin O’Connell, and a new general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. However, some familiar faces, such as quarterback Kirk Cousins, remain with the team. This means a new offense for the Vikings under O’Connell, which is a familiar change for Cousins, […]

Despite a myriad of trade interest and rumors for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, the team announced on Sunday that they will be signing the veteran signal-caller to a one-year extension, which will keep him in Minneapolis through the 2023 season. One more QB deal: Kirk Cousins and the Vikings have reached agreement on a […]

Amid much outside speculation surrounding the long-term future of Kirk Cousins with the Minnesota Vikings, new head coach Kevin O’Connell simply has his sights set on working to get the best out of him in the 2022 campaign. O’Connell took some time to speak to the NFL Network at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, where […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is naturally going to utilize his experience as the Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator to his advantage in his new role. O’Connell revealed one way that he plans to do that with star wideout Justin Jefferson, invoking Rams’ wide receiver Cooper Kupp’s name in the process, via NBC Sports. […]

Although the Los Angeles Rams have just won the Super Bowl, head coach Sean McVay is already busy at work. It seems McVay has found a replacement for offensive coordinator after losing Kevin O’Connell in the offseason. O’Connell took the head coaching job for the Minnesota Vikings, leaving LA in a tough spot. However, this […]

The Minnesota Vikings are looking for a clean start after hiring former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell as head coach. As NBC Sports reporter Michael David Smith reported, O’Connell sees a lot of similar qualities in Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and Matthew Stafford. Kevin O'Connell: I'm excited to coach Kirk Cousins. https://t.co/kMOSp71HXW — […]

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly set to bring back Kirk Cousins as their quarterback next season. According a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Vikings are sticking to their lead QB from the last four seasons. This comes after news that the team is hiring former QB Kevin O’Connell as their new head coach. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have not yet officially named current Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell as their new head coach. Barring any major surprises, this will all come to fruition following Super Bowl 56. Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is much looking forward to what O’Connell will bring to the team’s offense. As he […]

The Minnesota Vikings will have a reset button after the hiring of new coach Kevin O’Connell. But for now, O’Connell has bigger things in mind. For instance, helping the Los Angeles Rams capture the crown in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. O’Connell currently serves as the Rams’ offensive coordinator, helping Matthew Stafford and company transform […]

Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is set to take over the mantle for the Minnesota Vikings. The 36-year-old has been picked by the franchise after their Jim Harbaugh debacle, and while some may consider O’Connell to be a back-up choice for the Vikings, this man is absolutely no scrub. Rams star quarterback Matthew […]

As the Los Angeles Rams prepare for Super Bowl 56 on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, they are also dealing with an annual tradition of theirs: coaching turnover. Since Sean McVay became the head coach of the Rams in 2017, he has lost a coordinator every single year to either a head coaching opening, an […]

The Minnesota Vikings are set to make Kevin O’Connell their next head coach, just as soon as the Rams’ offensive coordinator ties up his responsibilities at the Super Bowl. Replacing Mike Zimmer in Minnesota will be no easy task, but the Vikings seem confident that O’Connell is the right man to lead the team into […]

The Minnesota Vikings are still in search of a head football coach. It was reported earlier on Wednesday that Jim Harbaugh has decided to stay at Michigan University. He had interviewed with the Vikings earlier this week, but contacted the team to inform them of his decision. The Vikings have already pivoted toward a new […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars had yet another disappointing season. They finished at the bottom of the league with a brutal record of 3-14. The only other team with just three wins was the Detroit Lions, but they lost one less game than the Jaguars with a tie to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jacksonville hasn’t made it to […]

It’s been an interesting time for the Jacksonville Jaguars lately. Not only were they the worst team in the league this year, but there doesn’t seem to be much hope for the franchise to turn things around. Ownership and the front office have led this team into multiple walls and are now fumbling around with […]

The Denver Broncos are seeking a head coach to replace the fired Vic Fangio and have zeroed in on three finalists for the position, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapaport. The three lucky candidates are Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel […]

Since taking over as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in 2017, Sean McVay has consistently fielded one of the best teams and coaching staffs in the NFL. The coaching staff has been so brilliant that three of McVay’s former assistants are now head coaches and all of them had winning seasons in 2021. […]

Kevin O’Connell is the new offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams; it’s crucial for him to be on the same page as Jared Goff. While the Rams have a new-look coaching staff, Sean McVay shared what the relationship is like between Goff and O’Connell early in training camp. “I think he’s just continuing to […]

The Los Angeles Rams have made some big changes to their coaching staff and quarterback Jared Goff is excited to see how they can improve the team. When the season starts next year, the Rams will have a new offensive and defensive coordinator along with special teams and running backs coach. Kevin O’Connell is the […]

For the Los Angeles Rams, returning to the Super Bowl is their utmost priority. They still have much of the core that brought them there in Super Bowl LIII, and a bit of a coaching change should do the job. Kevin O’Connell is thought to be the fittest candidate who can take the position from […]

The Los Angeles Rams are making some changes to the coaching staff, and that involves adding an offensive coordinator. With the team considering bringing someone in, Kevin O’Connell is considered to be a ‘strong candidate’ for the offensive coordinator job. Since the Rams hired Sean McVay in 2017, they haven’t had someone who’s held the […]

Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell has been given permission to speak with other teams regarding offensive coordinator opportunities, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. O’Connell landed his first NFL coaching job back in 2015, when he took over as quarterbacks coach of the Cleveland Browns, holding that position for one year before moving […]

The Washington Redskins fired Jay Gruden after their Week 5 loss to the New England Patriots and named Bill Callahan their interim head coach. Instead of looking for a long-term replacement during the season, Washington will start their coaching search after the season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. After going 35-49-1 since hiring him in […]

Bill Callahan — after the firing of Jay Gruden — is the current head coach of the Washington Redskins. However, he is not expected to stay at the post, barring an unforeseen winning streak. But, there could be one assistant on Washington’s coaching roster that may be Gruden’s long term successor. Kevin O’Connell. According to […]

At this point, if you have ever come in contact with current Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, there is a pretty solid chance that you may get a crack at the NFL coaching ranks sometime very soon. With the youngster in McVay already creating quite the coaching pipeline throughout the league, it appears […]

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Washington Redskins have made changes to their coaching staff. Their former passing game coordinator Kevin O’Connell was promoted to offensive coordinator, and their former offensive coordinator will now be the team’s senior offensive assistant. The #Redskins promoted fast-rising passing game coordinator Kevin O’Connell to offensive coordinator. Former OC Matt […]