Last offseason, Florio repeatedly fanned the flames around the idea of the Vikings trading superstar receiver Justin Jefferson, even choosing not to let it go after the team ended

Tension between the Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell appear to be affecting contract extension talks between the two sides.

There's a potential "tension" between the Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell entering expected contract talks in the 2025 offseason. The post Vikings Face ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

As Minnesota Vikings prepare for the offseason, tensions rise between Coach Kevin O'Connell and the organization, with contract talks and roster concerns taking center stage.

It was an ugly end to the season for everyone, but specifically for a quarterback who did so many good things all season long. Darnold took full advantage of his opportunity in Minnesota and resurrected his career, but the proverbial clock struck midnight for him in the Vikings' two most important games, throwing his future into question.

A question lobbed during the news conference after the Vikings' playoff loss to the Rams could have been ignored, but it definitely was not.

While the wider football world speculates about the short-term future of quarterback Sam Darnold, a more long-term problem that the Minnesota Vikings could be facing is the future of head coach Kevin O'Connell.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms assess the likelihood of the Vikings signing Kevin O’Connell to a contract extension this offseason and how his last two games of the season will hurt his case.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters after a 27-9 loss to the L.A. Rams in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs Monday night to finish the season 14-4.