NFC North

Vikings Officially Announce New Head Coach Hire

By Daniel Bates The Kevin O’Connell era has officially begun in Minnesota. On Wednesday, the Vikings introduced O’Connell as the 10th head coach in the franchise’s history. Kevin O’Connell is fresh off a Super Bowl LVI victory as the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams. In a statement from Vikings owner and president Mark Wilf, Wilf expressed how ecstatic the team was to land O’Connell’s services. “He is a strong leader, an innovative coach and an excellent communicator. Kevin played the game at all levels, which gives him a unique connection to players, and he is highly respected th…