Fantasy Football Profile - Kevin O'Connell

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Kevin O'Connell
Los Angeles Chargers

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Player News

Date	News
5/30/25	Kevin O'Connell Named Horrigan Award Winner by PFWA. Kevin O'Connell has received a number of accolades for his coaching prowess. Now, the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year also is being recognized for his professionalism and work with the media away from the football field. O'Connell has been named the 2025 Horrigan Award Winner, the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) announced Friday. The honor comes on the heels of his third season at the Vikings helm, during which he led Minnesota to a 14-3 record in the regular season and appearance in the postseason. Source: https://www.vikings.com/news/kevin-o-connell-pfwa-...
5/29/25	What has 'really surprised' Vikings' Kevin O'Connell about J.J. McCarthy. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell offered high praise for where J.J. McCarthy is in his development during OTAs. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/what_has_r...
5/28/25	Vikings linked to jaw-dropping trade that would flip the NFC North upside down. Head coach Kevin O'Connell promised it after last year's playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and free from some notable financial shackles the Minnesota Vikings spent money and draft capital to fortify the trenches on both sides of the ball. Beyond Byron Murphy Jr., and to whatever extent Brian Flores' strong belief in free agent addition Isaiah Rodgers' untapped upside holds water, the cornerback room has question marks. Flores' scheme can certainly mask some deficiencies on the back end, but almost any list of recommended further additions for the Vikings includes cornerback; in general as a position of need, or with mention of specific names who seem to fit. Source: https://thevikingage.com/minnesota-vikings-linked-...
5/19/25	Vikings' J.J. McCarthy projected to lead NFL in brutal stat category. Head coach Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings managed quarterback Sam Darnold in two key areas last season: sacks and interceptions. Per well-known ESPN prognosticator and analyst Mike Clay, O'Connell could have similar issues in 2025 with first-year starter J.J. McCarthy taking the reins. Clay recently released his annual NFL projections for all 32 teams, and he has McCarthy standing alone in one unfavorable category for a young QB: interceptions. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/minnesota-viki...
5/16/25	Buried Vikings trade rumor involving Kevin O'Connell just exploded back to life. On Thursday, it was revealed that Williams and O'Connell had such a good meeting at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine before that year's NFL Draft that it led to the young quarterback wanting to play for the Vikings instead of the Bears. Combine this with the rumors that were swirling this past January about multiple teams from around the league having interest in trading for O'Connell, and it actually seems likely that Chicago was one of the teams that, at the very least, contacted Minnesota about possibly making a deal for its head coach. Source: https://thevikingage.com/minnesota-vikings-trade-r...
5/12/25	Is Rams' Mike LaFleur On Verge of a HC Job?. The Los Angeles Rams have a recent history of producing NFL head coaches with Matt LaFleur, Kevin O'Connell, Raheem Morris, Brandon Staley, Zac Taylor, and Liam Coen serving as recent examples. It's already a foregone conclusion that Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula will be hired as a head coach but could Mike LaFleur join him? Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/los-angeles-mike-lafle...
5/01/25	Vikings HC explains why drafting Donovan Jackson was a no-brainer for them. The Vikings drafting of Donovan Jackson was a no-brainer if you ask head coach Kevin O'Connell. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/vikings-hc-explai...
4/24/25	Minnesota Vikings Day 1 NFL draft live blog: Updates, rumors, analysis. The first round of the 2025 NFL draft is almost underway (7 p.m. CT on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network). What will Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O'Connell, and the Minnesota Vikings do? Chances are, the Vikings themselves still don't know exactly how this thing is going to play out. All the Vikings can do — and have done — is prepare as much as possible for all kinds of different scenarios, in the hopes of ensuring they leave the night satisfied with their move no matter what happens. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/minnesota-viki...
4/23/25	Minnesota Vikings 2025 draft night guide: What to know. article Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) The Brief Green Bay is hosting round one of the NFL Draft this weekend. Round 1 begins Thursday night at 7 p.m. CT. The Vikings hold pick 24 in the first round but could end up trading down. (FOX 9) - Round one of the NFL Draft is set to begin Thursday night in Green Bay, and Minnesota Vikings fans are waiting to see what the team will do with its first-round pick. NFL Draft: How to watch What we know: The NFL Draft is set to take place over three days: Round 1: Thursday, Source: https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-vikings-2025-d...
4/23/25	Vikings' Kevin O'Connell Addresses Upcoming QB Move Ahead of Draft. A move is on the horizon. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/vikings-kevin-oco...
4/22/25	Vikings' Kevin O'Connell addresses 'detailed' QB plan amid Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins uncertainty. O'Connell discussed the team's quarterback situation amid rumors of a possible veteran addition. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/vikings_ke...
4/21/25	J.J. McCarthy has no limitations as Vikings begin offseason program. The biggest nugget from Kevin O'Connell on Monday afternoon at TCO Performance Center came roughly 20 minutes into his press conference. After answering multiple questions about J.J. McCarthy, the first-round draft pick who didn't play as a rookie because of a torn meniscus, O'Connell provided an important update about the future franchise quarterback as the Minnesota Vikings arrived back in the building for the start of their offseason program. “I'd consider him full,” O'Connell said. Source: https://www.dl-online.com/sports/pro/j-j-mccarthy-...
4/20/25	Minnesota Vikings 2025 NFL draft position preview: Left guard. With the 2025 NFL draft approaching, Vikings On SI will be breaking down each of Minnesota's major positions of need, complete with a look at the current depth chart and some names to know in the early and later rounds. The Vikings came into this offseason knowing they needed to "solidify the interior of the pocket," as Kevin O'Connell put it after the team's blowout loss against the Rams in the first round of the playoffs. Between those two and tackles Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill, Minnesota has four Pro Bowl-caliber offensive linemen. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/minnesota-viki...
4/08/25	Lunchbreak: ESPN's Revelations from Vikings Offseason; PFF Considers Day 2 of NFL Draft. Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell said last week at the Annual League Meeting that he kept McCarthy, as well as veteran players such as Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson, Brian O'Neill and Jonathan Greenard apprised of the dialogue the team had with Rodgers. "J.J. knew of those conversations almost borderline in real time just because I do see him every day throughout the week," O'Connell said, "and I thought it was important just so that he was hearing it from me and my perspective from the very first time I had any communication, really in regards to Aaron and any of the other free agents that we've discussed at kind of all positions." Here are three other items of seven things Seifert says the Vikings offseason has revealed. Seifert pointed out a slew of additions coming off injuries: Most notably, receiver Rondale Moore (right knee) did not play at all in 2024. Source: https://www.vikings.com/news/free-agency-offseason...
4/01/25	Kevin O'Connell Covers Jordan Mason-Aaron Jones Pairing, OL & DL Depth at Media Roundtable. The Vikings jumped last year to sign Andrew Van Ginkel, who had suffered a Lisfranc injury in Miami's 2023 regular-season finale. This year, they quickly signed Allen, who tore a pectoral muscle in mid-October. Allen recovered in time for Weeks 17 and 18 and Washington's exciting run to the NFC Championship Game. The point remains, however, that Minnesota has weighed a level of risk to bring in certain players coming off injury. Source: https://www.vikings.com/news/kevin-oconnell-jordan...
3/31/25	Vikes HC: Rodgers interest no knock on McCarthy. Coach Kevin O'Connell said the Vikings' interest in Aaron Rodgers was just a unique opportunity and not reflective of any concerns about young QB J.J. McCarthy. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44478551/vikin...
3/16/25	Why Jordan Mason is a perfect addition to the Minnesota Vikings' backfield. The Vikings aren't messing around when it comes to fixing a running game that has struggled during the first three years of the Kevin O'Connell era. Last week, they brought back Aaron Jones on a two-year extension before he could hit free agency, then upgraded the interior of their offensive line by signing former Colts standouts Ryan Kelly and Will Fries. The Vikings traded a 2026 sixth-round pick and a pick swap this year (No. 160 overall for No. 187 overall) to San Francisco for Mason. Because they got a 2026 sixth-rounder from the Texans in Thursday's Ed Ingram trade, they essentially traded Ingram (a player who was no longer in their plans) and moved down just 27 spots in this year's draft to land Mason, who is reportedly signing a two-year deal with the Vikings with over $7 million guaranteed and a maximum value of $12 million. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/why-jordan-mas...
3/12/25	Who are some quarterbacks still available to the Vikings?. There were multiple times last season when head coach Kevin O'Connell referenced the feelings of joy he had getting to work with all of the talented quarterbacks the Vikings had on their roster. The group featured starting quarterback Sam Darnold, backup quarterback Nick Mullens, and reserve quarterback Brett Rypien. The Vikings later added veteran Daniel Jones with injured rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy learning the ropes of the position from a distance. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2025/03/12/vikings-quat...
3/12/25	Five extra points: Vikings fans should trust what Kevin O'Connell, Brian Flores can do with this roster.. Now is a good time to remember that Kevin O'Connell is the QB Whisperer. Then O'Connell paid Sam Darnold $10 million, won 14 games, captured NFL Coach of the Year and turned Darnold into a $100 million quarterback – all in one calendar year. KO has earned the benefit of any doubts about where the Vikings' QB room is heading now that veterans Darnold, Nick Mullens and Daniel Jones are gone and only greenhorns J.J. McCarthy and Brett Rypien remain. Source: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-nfl-...
3/11/25	How Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold cashed in thanks to QB whisperer. Cousins and Darnold each cashed in after playing under head coach Kevin O'Connell. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/how_kirk_c...

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