Balancing close relationships and the business side of the NFL is the hardest part of being a coach, according to Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell—and he's experiencing that challenge firsthand as the Sam Darnold situation unfolds.

The Vikings could have tagged Darnold and tried to trade him to get a return, but The Athletic's Alec Lewis and ESPN's Kevin Seifert noted that teams would be unlikely to spend a draft pick on Darnold and then pay him.

What does Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell think of Liam Coen and Grant Udinski leading the Jacksonville Jaguars offense?

Mike Florio breaks down Vikings' rumored plan to franchise tag Sam Darnold and explains its potential impact on Kevin O’Connell’s credibility.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday and gave a strong message of support for his head coach, Kevin O'Connell.

The 2024 Coach of the Year has been one of the league’s most creative play-callers during his Minnesota tenure. He had the best and most expansive menu of creating space on crossers and that expanded to outs and digs with Sam Darnold at quarterback.

At the NFL Combine, Vikings' HC Kevin O'Connell described what the Jaguars are getting from new OC Grant Udinski.

Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings in last year's free agency. He went on to have the best season of his career and was in a position to get a lucrative deal this offseason.

Kevin O’Connell said McCarthy is progressing and has his sights set on being back on the field this spring for the Vikings