Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has some of the traits that turn pros into living legends, and he's close to one in particular.
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The NFL head coaching vacancies are filling up fast. The Chicago Bears landed Ben Johnson, the New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel, and the New York Jets got Aaron Glenn to fill their vacancies. That's three of the seven openings filled.
The Dallas Cowboys coaching search added a new name to the mix on Thursday, with Jerry Jones connecting with Pete Carroll.
Hughes’ NFL experience includes a two-year stint as the Vikings’ defensive backs coach under Bud Grant in 1982 and 1983, giving him a connection with one of the Raiders’ head coach candidates. Grant retired after the 1983 season, but returned to Minnesota in 1985 and hired Pete Carroll in Hughes’ former position.
The Minnesota Vikings were blown off the field ... Pro wide receiver Herman Moore in the Detroit Lions history books. Pete Carroll is reportedly interested and interviewing for the Chicago Bears ...
Kevin O’Connell, who led the Minnesota Vikings to the second-most victories in a season in franchise history, is the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA).
It was a very rough year for the Chicago Bears and Chairman George McCaskey, but the hiring of Ben Johnson as coach gives fans reason for optimism.
Taylor Mays played at USC, but becoming safeties coach at UW will be a homecoming as his dad Stafford Mays was a standout defensive tackle before going to the NFL.
After multiple cycles as a top name on the carousel, Johnson grew comfortable joining the setup in Chicago. Plus, how Sean McDermott entered the NFL ranks and a few assistant coaches who are now top coordinator candidates.
The Las Vegas Raiders may not be able to draft a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft but could add one in free agency.