That'a boy....

<insert vilification of KO here>

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The holdup between the #Vikings and rookie 2nd round pick Jake Golday’s contract is specific language regarding the 4th year of his contract, specifically guarantees, @DWolfsonKSTP mentioned via @SKORNorth. The anticipation is that this won’t take much longer to solve. pic.twitter.com/9SJYiCCKVs

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) May 15, 2026

The holdup between the #Vikings and rookie 2nd round pick Jake Golday’s contract is specific language regarding the 4th year of his contract, specifically guarantees,

@DWolfsonKSTP

mentioned via

@SKORNorth

. The anticipation is that this won’t take much longer to solve.

We are now to the point where a rookie doesn’t have ink on paper in May and it raises an eyebrow. The one thing Rodger did right was installing the rookie wage scale.

StickierBuns wrote:

SleeperVikingsSince being named the Vikings Head Coach in 2022, Kevin O’Connell has a 5-3 record against the Packers with a -17 total point differential in their matchups.

Cool

0-2 in the playoffs with a -25 point differential

supafreak84 wrote:

Cool
0-2 in the playoffs with a -25 point differential

"NFL head coaches who started their playoff careers with an 0-2 record include notable names like Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Bill Belichick...."

Its just a goofy thing to keep bringing up, like somehow this is who he'll always be. Anytime anyone brings up something positive about KOC, which there are several, you drop this tired ass gem of yours. Its a stat until it isn't. He's 43-25 in the regular season. He's coached 4 years in the NFL, 3 seasons of winning records outside the injury apocalypse of 2023. 2 seasons of 13+ wins. How did you not work in a jab at the Wilfs in there? Slipping, man....

StickierBuns wrote:

"NFL head coaches who started their playoff careers with an 0-2 record include notable names like Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Bill Belichick...."
Its just a goofy thing to keep bringing up, like somehow this is who he'll always be. Anytime anyone brings up something positive about KOC, which there are several, you drop this tired ass gem of yours. Its a stat until it isn't. He's 43-25 in the regular season. He's coached 4 years in the NFL, 3 seasons of winning records outside the injury apocalypse of 2023. 2 seasons of 13+ wins. How did you not work in a jab at the Wilfs in there? Slipping, man....

Like I said…some folks are just…

StickierBuns wrote:

"NFL head coaches who started their playoff careers with an 0-2 record include notable names like Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Bill Belichick...."
Its just a goofy thing to keep bringing up, like somehow this is who he'll always be. Anytime anyone brings up something positive about KOC, which there are several, you drop this tired ass gem of yours. Its a stat until it isn't. He's 43-25 in the regular season. He's coached 4 years in the NFL, 3 seasons of winning records outside the injury apocalypse of 2023. 2 seasons of 13+ wins. How did you not work in a jab at the Wilfs in there? Slipping, man....

Sorry, but its really the only stat that matters. He could be 8-0 against the Packers in the regular season, but who really gives a shit when the end result is a one and done or not making the playoffs at all? I know I certainly don't. You can fluff all the O'Connell statistics you want but the only one that really matters going into year 5 is "the whisperer" hasn't won a playoff game yet and his teams have looked unprepared or he's been outcoached in both. I know he's everybody's media darling, "quarterback whisperer", "offensive genius" and all this other bullshit...but wake me up when he wins in the playoffs.

supafreak84 wrote:

Sorry, but its really the only stat that matters. He could 8-0 against the Packers in the regular season, but who really gives a shit when the end result is a one and done or not making the playoffs at all? I know I certainly don't. You can fluff all the O'Connell statistics you want but the only one that really matters going into year 5 is "the whisperer" hasn't won a playoff game yet and his teams have looked unprepared or he's been outcoached in both. I know he's everybody's media darling, "quarterback whisperer", "offensive genius" and all this other bullshit...but wake me up when he wins in the playoffs.

Yeah.....it just doesn't make a lot of sense what you're saying. You're angry about being a long time Viking's fan and those disappointments, not about KOC....he hasn't been around long enough for that. He's not Jim Harbaugh and the Wilfs are too progressive for you, that's the story. What's bullshit is you have zero idea what he'll turn out to be, but when that first playoff win comes, and its coming, you'll move the goalposts again: that's the luxury of being an arm folded, Bitter Betty fan. I just pointed out other very good coaches that started 0-2 in the playoffs, where's the fluff?

StickierBuns wrote:

Yeah.....it just doesn't make a lot of sense what you're saying. You're angry about being a long time Viking's fan and those disappointments, not about KOC....he hasn't been around long enough for that. He's not Jim Harbaugh and the Wilfs are too progressive for you, that's the story. What's bullshit is you have zero idea what he'll turn out to be, but when that first playoff win comes, and its coming, you'll move the goalposts again: that's the luxury of being an arm folded, Bitter Betty fan. I just pointed out other very good coaches that started 0-2 in the playoffs, where's the fluff?

As I've said a million times, the curtain was pulled back on OConnell with the ending of the 2024 season where we won all these games, then got our dicks knocked in the dirt at Detroit (with the division and home field advantage on the line), and then the playoff abomination against the Rams where the "chuck and duck" was on full display in all its glory. The entire 2025 season with "the whisperers" handling of McCarthy, Sam Howell, Brosmer, getting Wentz almost murdered behind a sieve of an offensive line, and his total reluctance to adjust the offense and incorporate more balance until he was called out in the media late in the season was absoltely mud in his face. His end of the bargain on offense ranked 28th last year and was towards the bottom all year. OConnell has as much to prove as any player on the team this upcoming season, especially now that he's been gifted total control of the organization.

So pat him on the back all you want for regular season accomplishments that don't mean a whole heck of a lot. He's in year five, this organization has been to the playoffs three times in 21 years...I'm beyond the point of not giving a shit about regular season accomplishments. I'm of course rooting for him and this team, but it's a "prove it" season for many

supafreak84 wrote:

As I've said a million times, the curtain was pulled back on OConnell with the ending of the 2024 season where we won all these games, then got our dicks knocked in the dirt at Detroit (with the division and home field advantage on the line), and then the playoff abomination against the Rams where the "chuck and duck" was on full display in all its glory. The entire 2025 season with "the whisperers" handling of McCarthy, Sam Howell, Brosmer, getting Wentz almost murdered behind a sieve of an offensive line, and his total reluctance to adjust the offense and incorporate more balance until he was called out in the media late in the season was absoltely mud in his face. His end of the bargain on offense ranked 28th last year and was towards the bottom all year. OConnell has as much to prove as any player on the team this upcoming season, especially now that he's been gifted total control of the organization.
So pat him on the back all you want for regular season accomplishments that don't mean a whole heck of a lot. He's in year five, this organization has been to the playoffs three times in 21 years...I'm beyond the point of not giving a shit about regular season accomplishments. I'm of course rooting for him and this team, but it's a "prove it" season for many

Like I said, this is just fan shit. You said he's 0-2 in the playoffs.....and that's right.....and so was McVay, Belichick and Shanahan. You have no idea what KOC will or won't do. The story is ongoing. The only 'curtain' that got pulled back is in your narrative, which is what you manufactured. We all want playoffs wins, get in line. All of this 'mud in his face' stuff is silly fan angst and anger. Trust me, we're all tired of the disappointments....I'll be 60 years old this month and a life long fan as many are. But I don't drag in the old baggage, because that will give you zero tolerance for anything other than a Superbowl win. Good luck with that mindset because then there's no innocent before proven guilty.

Didn't McVay and Belichick both go to the superbowl in their second season as head coaches. And Shanahan in his third. (with the first two seasons being losing seasons) I don't think we can count Belichicks time in Cleveland against him.

wiviking wrote:

Didn't McVay and Belichick both go to the superbowl in their second season as head coaches. And Shanahan in his third. (with the first two seasons being losing seasons) I don't think we can count Belichicks time in Cleveland against him.

lol, why not? Tom Brady made Bill Belichick. Sean McVay is just an outstanding HC, top notch....yet he had Goff and Stafford as QBs. O'Connell? How many combinations of starting QBs? Gross really.

I can't stop long time fans from grousing, lord knows there's reason to in Minnesota. But KOC's story is still unfolding and its hard to say with a straight face it isn't promising for him to break through. I'm moving on, said my stuff here. I hope for all us fans that someone finally leads us to that elusive Superbowl win.

StickierBuns wrote:

lol, why not? Tom Brady made Bill Belichick. Sean McVay is just an outstanding HC, top notch....yet he had Goff and Stafford as QBs. O'Connell? How many combinations of starting QBs? Gross really.
I can't stop long time fans from grousing, lord knows there's reason to in Minnesota. But KOC's story is still unfolding and its hard to say with a straight face it isn't promising for him to break through. I'm moving on, said my stuff here. I hope for all us fans that someone finally leads us to that elusive Superbowl win.

60 is a biggie, celebrate it and be in the moment...

No doubt qb's make the coaches in the NFL. If they can get that nailed down with either K1 or JJM?

I feel pretty good about whats ahead for the org and fans. I'm looking forward to the QB competition and when the real games begin.

StickierBuns wrote:

Like I said, this is just fan shit. You said he's 0-2 in the playoffs.....and that's right.....and so was McVay, Belichick and Shanahan. You have no idea what KOC will or won't do. The story is ongoing. The only 'curtain' that got pulled back is in your narrative, which is what you manufactured. We all want playoffs wins, get in line. All of this 'mud in his face' stuff is silly fan angst and anger. Trust me, we're all tired of the disappointments....I'll be 60 years old this month and a life long fan as many are. But I don't drag in the old baggage, because that will give you zero tolerance for anything other than a Superbowl win. Good luck with that mindset because then there's no innocent before proven guilty.

No, it's factual shit. There is nothing non-factual in anything I outlined. I think he's a fraud and I've given facts to support that opinion. I get the biggest laugh anytime one of these dopes in the media refers to him as a "quarterback whisperer." Again, name me one quarterback he has EVER brought along that wasnt a 6 year vet at minimum. If you think he's McVay, Belichick or Shannahan, good for you. I think you are absolutely wrong and OConnell has a ton to prove this year. He knows it and it's exactly why he took on Murray even though he is in no way a fit for the offense. He's just hoping Murray can run around and make enough plays to maybe save his job. I'm going to be 50 this year and nobody wants this organization to succeed more than me, but I think OConnell is a fraud, there's evidence to support that stance, and he's got a ton to prove. Good chance if he doesn't get to the playoffs and actually win, he's probably fired and we are looking for a new coach next year. Especially if we bring in a new GM that isn't tied to him.

Alright you young whippersnappers that’s enough, LFG Vikes! 😀

supafreak84 wrote:

No, it's factual shit. There is nothing non-factual in anything I outlined. I think he's a fraud and I've given facts to support that opinion. I get the biggest laugh anytime one of these dopes in the media refers to him as a "quarterback whisperer." Again, name me one quarterback he has EVER brought along that wasnt a 6 year vet at minimum. If you think he's McVay, Belichick or Shannahan, good for you. I think you are absolutely wrong and OConnell has a ton to prove this year. He knows it and it's exactly why he took on Murray even though he is in no way a fit for the offense. He's just hoping Murray can run around and make enough plays to maybe save his job. I'm going to be 50 this year and nobody wants this organization to succeed more than me, but I think OConnell is a fraud, there's evidence to support that stance, and he's got a ton to prove. Good chance if he doesn't get to the playoffs and actually win, he's probably fired and we are looking for a new coach next year. Especially if we bring in a new GM that isn't tied to him.

if you think the Wilfs are going to fire him (unless the team completely implodes) you are on crack. They have shown to stick with losers way beyond when the fans think it was time to pull the plug, KOCs leash is at least 2 more seasons minimum IMO.

JimmyinSD wrote:

if you think the Wilfs are going to fire him (unless the team completely implodes) you are on crack. They have shown to stick with losers way beyond when the fans think it was time to pull the plug, KOCs leash is at least 2 more seasons minimum IMO.

I'm not so sure. The Wilfs will give you an ill-advised extension one year, and fire you the nex, ala Childress and Kwesi. It's year five and I think everyone from the Wilfs on down are starting to feel some heat to do more in the playoffs then getting bounced in the 1st round. If the Murray experiment fails and McCarthy isn't improved, I could absolutely see them canning him

supafreak84 wrote:

I'm not so sure. The Wilfs will give you an ill-advised extension one year, and fire you the nex, ala Childress and Kwesi. It's year five and I think everyone from the Wilfs on down are starting to feel some heat to do more in the playoffs then getting bounced in the 1st round. If the Murray experiment fails and McCarthy isn't improved, I could absolutely see them canning him

I agree they make some head scratchers ( the extension for KAM was at the top of the list for me) but I still think KOC has a longer leash than you think just because he gets fawned over by the media and what not. Unless they have something really big in mind to replace him I dont think they let him go until we see an epic collapse.