Kevin O'Connell on Losing Kirk Cousins: "We Have to Move Forward and Nobody Feels Sorry For Us"
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center.
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The last memory of Kirk in a Vikings jersey was him cheering on his guys as he’s getting carted off the field. We’ll miss you Kirk, thanks for everything! 💜
Classy as F seeing him clapping as he was injured on the bench.
Crazy, unexpected turn of events. Kirks career in the NFL may have just ended- at least his career as a Viking. Let’s see what Jaren Hall can do!
UH NO KIRK COULD COME BACK NEXT YEAR FFS THIS IS NOT NECESSARILY THE END OF KIRKS VIKING CAREER@@KarweeUA-cam
Theres still a good chance he gets resigned.
@@dennisgreen3757he's not Aaron Rodgers lol
I’ve been a Vikings fan since 1969, I will add this to my Vikings heart breaks. I will continue to cheer for my Vikings and continue to hope that before I take my last breath, I will be able to witness them win their first Superbowl.
Been a fan 48 years so togather were are joined on that feeling skol vikes skol
@@daddymidwest4111we have to win against falcons
Make Kirk the highest paid backup ever even if Hall is legit, jump on it before SF steals him away. After watching the dorktown vikings youtube series I realized that I don't want a half decade of failure before getting a superbowl win, I want the vikes to get there doing what they always have, thinking that this year's the year, year after year. Tanking is the most unviking thing we could do.
It's the fans and media that give the organization the let downs. Every time they get to a big playoff game or a championship game, the media and fans bring up all the past misfortune, and it carries itself into the stadium and to the players. Remember when the Eagles won the Super Bowl? They never doubted themselves despite all their past failures.
1965 for me. I agree . . . Sucks!
praying for kirk 🙏 he’s done so much for this organization and i hope he heals soon
Yes i did 🙏
@@Jiggalabangwe have to win against falcons
@@MrbinklesGamer yes
I’ll be honest I wasn’t 100% on board with Kirk when he first came to the Vikings in 2018 but he definitely grew on me. Not only a top QB in the league but a great leader and an even better human being. Praying for a fast recovery, and can’t wait to still see you involved with the team!
Honestly same. Thought he was going to be a subpar QB to transition to a more solid one, but year after year he proved the haters wrong by putting up numbers to solidify him as one of the best in the league.
Man was playing on a mvp level all year with jj back I don’t think we would have won a sb but we could of made a run
@@Psiikixwe need to win against falcons
Thanks for everything, Kirk. You got a lot of criticism while you were here, but the truth is you kept us competitive in a ton of situations where we wouldn't have been otherwise.
😢Dear Kirk,
You are my fave Spartan: you have made me a faithful Viking. Admire your faith, integrity, humor & love of the game. Heartbroken tonight. Prayers for full recovery. God bless you, Julie & the boys.❤
Kirk Cousins is class act-! Prayers for you Dear brother-!
Such devastating news. Prayers for Kirk & I’ll forever believe in my Vikings 💜💛 They’ll work through this, I have faith!
Went from a Kirk Cousins HATER all the round to a KirkO Chainz super-fan. What a class act as well, thanks for everything!
Great to hear!
Every Man on the Vikings roster is important, But Kirk Cousins is a very strong man, in a very violent game. My heart dropped when I witnessed that untimely injury. I have been a Minnesota fighting Vikings fan since I have been 5yrs old (1967
KOC is suiting up against the falcons. He knows the offense, can call his own plays..
😂😂😂
...and younger than Brady
Truly a heartbraker moment... Beast wishes go out to Kirk
I hope that Mullins is healing and ready to go. I've always liked Kirk even though he never gets the recognition he deserves from the media and analysts. Bless you Kirk and heal up soon.. your a beast on the field with the amount hits u Take
In all honesty I want to see Hall over Mullens. Our schedule is pretty easy the next few weeks and with our O-line looking really good with the best offensive weapons in the league I'm sure he'll do just fine. Or he stinks it up big time but he seemed pretty calm for the few plays he had which is a good thing to look for in a rookie.
2 year extension for kirk to mentor a young rookie qb would be ideal
Love Kirk Cousins man, and props to Coach O'Connell for keeping it real and putting the best foot forward in the face of adversity. I think this is going to bring this brotherhood even closer and I'm here for it.
SKOL STRONG BABY 💜💛💪
We Love You Kirk! Praying for your strength, health and healing.
💜💛
Kirktober forever. After a day to mull it over, its still too difficult to conceive any shred of optimism. It's hard to be a Vikings
What really hit me yesterday was the difference in fan reactions.
Sure, fans of Minnesota have been sooo very close and every single time, something happens where we are left speechless and our hope is shattered in front of us, ready to endure another 10month long rebuild. But then losing in the playoffs is much different than this. This is the star of the team who's position has inspired children to be Vikings fans, to grow as Vikings fans and go to games with their parents. This was supposed to be the time where no snags could prevent us from finally laying out something for the future fans to own with honor .. then you think of all the new fans whose first Vikings heartbreaks are these last few months and ... You don't see the blaming and it pointing, you see heart and hope and of course....remarkable patience. Let's go team, let's go coach, let's go purple!
. HOPE, HORNS, HALL THE WAY UP. SKOL!!! 💜
I was born in 1961 when the franchise was born. My grandfather was a long time season ticket holder in the old Met Stadium. I have been "all in" as a fan since I could walk in Iowa. There has been "many, many, many...." heartbreaks over the last 62 years. This is right up there! Is there any player in the NFL that deserves a Super Bowl more than Kirk and our fans?. He is such a strong leader for this team and just a great man! He will be 100% invested in this team the rest of this season for sure. So ironic that his non-contact injury would rob him of a run in 2023! Just sickening! He has got the crap beat out of him for 5 years as a Viking. In 2023, the O-Line appears to be the "real deal" and has given him more time than any years prior. Not to mention the much improved defense crafted by B. Flo. Kirk is tougher than a $2 steak and has been blessed to escape injury during his career. Many prayers to KC and his family for a speedy recovery. Finally, I'm not greedy, all I ask is 1/ONE/UNO Lombardi trophy hoisted by my team before I leave this world. Maybe we can have a repeat of 1999 Rams Kurt Warner story (I attended same High School as KW) I would go with Jaren Hall. There are many solid Viking players to "rally around Jaren" to be successful! Let's do this! SKOL Vikings!
So sorry for the terrible injury. Praying for your best outcome from surgery Kirk Cousins!
🙏🏾 for Kirk and let’s go Jaren!!
I believe in you!! 💯 SKOL VIKINGS
The true measure of a person's or organization's character is how do they deal with adversity. I grew up in Detroit as a Vikings fan from the time they were introduced as a franchise in the NFL. Every time they defeat the Lions is a personal victory for me, as childhood friends and family members have nothing to say to me about football!
Kirk Cousins is the epitome of class! His leadership is of the quietly dynamic style. He's never looked for accolades from others, and walks daily in his faith. What's not to love about the MAN! As a fan of this franchise since 1961, I've seen the many choices that the team has made when it comes to players, coaches, and front office personnel. I had the pleasure of working with the organization during the Denny Green era, and saw how the fans and media treated him and his teams. Do you remember the Les Steckel year? How about Brad Childress's tenure?
Teams win championships because of Luck, Leadership, and Loyalty! As a fan base, I personally don't think we deserve a championship team because as fans we don't show loyalty to this team! Only one team has gone undefeated through the Super Bowl, the 1972 Dolphins, and our fan base acts as if in the middle of a 13 and 4 season, (last season) that this team 'sucks' because they didn't blow out a team of professionals! Absurd!
I watched Kirk at MSU and how he never lost to Mighty Michigan. He was drafted by the Washington Football Team after they drafted RG3 in the first round and outplayed him while he was there. His business acumen is up there with the likes of a Warren Buffet in recognizing how and when to invest. He's loyal to his team, family, and most importantly his God! He didn't cave to the false narrative regarding the inoculation that was being forced on individuals. His faith guided his decision and he didn't cause an ounce of problems for his team!
For every person that has the temerity to question his integrity, character, loyalty, or dedication to his craft just needs to look at how he handled being 'coached' by men that didn't have an ounce of those same qualities. He never ducked the hard questions and never made an excuse for his failures. He allowed those that could never do his job at a fraction of his effectiveness, question him, his desires, and abilities without dishing out a negative attitude. He answered questions about his faith, when no one came to his aide. He secured a fully guaranteed contract, because he knew his worth and value. The players that he plays with respect his work ethic and preparation.
I have always hoped that this franchise would put all the pieces in place to win it all, but am fully aware that if they don't this year, next year is just a few months away.
All the best to you Kirk Cousins! I hope that the Vikings buck up and shock the league by winning out and bringing the championship to Minnesota!
If not this year, I'll be here next year with the same optimism!
SKOL!!!!
It was 2006 when I went into the deep end as a Vikings fan, so for most of my experience there was the QB Carousel. Kirk was the first real franchise QB I've had, and it sucks so much that in a year that he seemed poised to silence the haters, he goes down with a freak non-contact injury. I hope that wasn't his last game in purple, but if it is, at lease it was a W in Green Bay. Have a good recovery Kirko!
Prayers out to Kirk, his family, and the team. We've been thru some tough challenges and adversity but remain confident and be the Purple warriors 💜 💛🏈
Supported Kirk from day one as a Viking and I'll continue to do so. Hope recovery goes well Kirk! Hope to see you suit up in purple and gold again next year!
Pray for him 🙏
Despite all the sadness, disappointment & frustration I am still feeling, I have to say that I finished this presser with a feeling of hope, plus an even greater respect & appreciation for KO, both as a person & as a coach! 👍
Yes, KO is a very likeable & charming guy, but there is so much substance as well. In this presser, I was amazed by his quiet confidence, as well as his ability to be still in heart & mind as he discussed a situation that surely he must find upsetting, frustrating & even infuriating. It may sound silly, but there seemed to be an air of 'peace & purpose' in the room as he worked his way through the presser & discussed his own processing of the bad news, how he will coach the team through this, and how he will work with Kwesi A-M as they navigate these uncharted waters to maintain & improve the Vikings competitiveness, on Sunday & beyond. There was no sadness, no resignation, no denial, no 'the sky is falling', no intense reach to move on from the bad news.....just a calm sense of 'peace & purpose' from KO. 👍
I have followed the Vikes for 50+ years, and I have to say that KO's presser was, in its own way, a most significant & very encouraging moment in this team's history! 👍👍
Same - most of us and the locker room are going through the grief cycle - denial, anger, helplessness, depression, acceptance. Hopefully the team will take out its frustration and anger on the Falcons, and then start to move on.
The 49ers rallied behind Purdy last season. No reason that the Vikes can't rally behind Hall, or whoever else plays point guard, especially with JJ, Nailor and Davenport due to come back soon.
Who knows what will happen to other teams. I don't see why the Vikes with Hall can't beat a Ridder or Heinecke led Falcons who just lost their primary pass rusher for the season.
I could also easily see the Lions losing 2 or 3 more games before meeting the Vikes in week 16. Maybe starting with the Raiders today.
JJ went out, and Addison immediately stepped up and damn near preformed just as well.
Theres no reason they cant do that again.
The TEAM is good.
I most definitely agree with you. There is so many talented, gifted, blessed men in the Minnesota Vikings organization ☺️ we should be just fine. Go Vikings 😊
Prayers go out to his family and his speedy recovery
Hell yeah! Lets Go Jaren! I believe in this kid!! Smart, confident, extremely accurate, fast release, can escape pressure. Sucks he may get thrown in too early, but I strongly believe he can be our next QB.
Horrible to hear. Hopefully we get him back next year on a team friendly deal. He's a rock for us. He'll be great even if he's sidelined for our QB room. Jalen Hall has all the things he needs to succeed. Let's see what the boy's got. Skol from Orlando! See ya'll at the Bank vs. the Saints!
While I wanted to keep Kirk for as long as we can. I think this is the time to move off of him, unless you can get him around 12-15 mill a year and use him as a mentor to a rookie qb.
@@user-di5ye5hr3bgo vikings on november 5
Sorry for Kirk! Kevin O’Connell is a great coach. Sign him to a long term deal now. SKOL Vikes!
Thank you for sharing. Heal fast Kirk.🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈💥
Went out as a Viking beating the packers. The skol chant the end of the game in Green Bay was beautiful 💜
prayers for Kirk man. The Kirk haters are about to see just how much he meant to this team. They got exactly what they wanted
bro nobody wanted the man's achilles to explode. Nobody was cheering for him to get hurt. To suggest this is just wrong dude. WRONG.
@@chickenwings69773skol on november 5
@@chickenwings69773right, but you're taking this in the wrong way. A lot of Kirk haters wanted him out of Minnesota, out of the Quarterback position, and now he is.
This is such a heartbreak for both our team and Kirko… 😭 You’ve been such a blessing to us Vikes and in fantasy. Have a safe and strong recovery KIRKO 🙏🏽💛💜 no doubt in my mind God will make your next move a BIG move!!! I believe in KOC and we’re gonna keep fighting the fight!!!
We Love You Kirk! Praying for your strength, health and healing.
SKOL I Love The Vikings ❤
Fran would put six in the end zone, my father would throw me skyward to tap the ceiling. One slap for each point. I kept that tradition alive with my kids and Kirk. Cpt deserved a few more games in purple and so did his fans. KO- you are a damn good leader. "View my job as support for all the players going through a not so easy journey, no matter the time it takes." Every person reading this wishes they had a boss that felt the same way about them.
Shame to see Kirk"s season to end the way he has been playing. Class act clapping for his team on the cart and first question in the locker room did we win. Get well soon!!!
Praying for you Kirk. Thank you for everything you’ve done in the purple and gold. You’ll always be family. Hopefully you come back strong and can finish your career in Minnesota. It’s sad but, next man up. Please play Hall. Once he gets all the reps he’ll shine. Our O-Line is playing great. Outside of getting Brady, you start Hall. @Minnesotavikings please let Kirk know we love and appreciate him.
Get well cousins we're praying for you please don't trade him he's or only shot at the playoffs next year
They've got themselves a great coach here.
I think if hall leans on Kirk I think he’ll be a good QB
Speedy recovery Kirk SKOL
Our boys will be playing for Kirk now
I think the headline for this video should be "Adversity is an opportunity for growth" as stated by Kevin O'Connell in this video. He is so right, that is a good life lesson right there!
Just really sad. I hope he recovers fully and comes back the same. As far as the team goes it was on a nice trajectory but there is absolutely no possible way it recovers from this. At least with the QBs they have on the roster.
Kirk is a great QB when he has time to throw he is deadly accurate the Vikings need to re sign him , he is also a class act and the team respects him! This team has gotten better on Defense and they have weapons on offense! They are building a good football team ! Prayers to Kirk and his family and i wish him a quick recovery, hopefully the Vikings restructure his contract so he plays for us next year!
Kirk demolished the #1 defense in the 49ers game. He cemented himself as an elite QB.
Sending prayers to Kirk Cousins lets go Vikings and KOC go get that third straight win skol
I believe we might get a Bledsoe moment and on our way to the Superbowl
The O Line will have to step up big time for our young rookie.
we had so much potential going forward, our defense was getting better every week, our offense was looking amazing and was gonna be better with jj back. i swear this team is genuinely cursed
It's quite natural to feel that way, but I have watched NFL football for 50+ years, and I can assure you that dozens of teams have had a very promising season threatened by a season-ending injury to their star QB, star WR, star RB, etc. It's definitely not just a Vikings thing, that's for sure! 🙂
@@derekbaker3279 i know but it feels like it’s just some bullshit every year with us, i’ve only been watching football for 10 years and i’m already tired of this team😭 but ima still watch every game
@@thqrfinn1820 Yes, it is frustrating. That's for sure. But, younger fans in the overwhelming majority of cities around the league have never seen their team win the Super Bowl (or even get there). Bottom line: It's the nature of the game, especially with so much parity in the league & injuries throwing wrenches into the most smoothly-running franchises. IMHO, the key to happiness as a football fan is 1. above all, genuinely love the game for the sake of the game, 2. build positive connections with like-minded fans, and 3. root for one's favourite team like crazy! 🙂
Hope he will get better
Hopefully Vikes can keep Kirk onboard after injury. Pray for a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
All I can think about is his shelf for the Lombardi trophy 😭😭
Not the one with the statue 💀
It's sad he can't finish his square of night footballs
i am glad we won and beat the packers but its bittersweet cousins played so great and amazing these past 2 games and then he got hurt which is sad😢 juat when our season tuened around i hope we can still try to win some games but whatever happens its okay its not the vikings fault that cousins got hurt they are put in a bad situation right now
All I ask of Jaren is just to learn what you’ve learned from watching Captain Kirk and let’s keep the win streaks going. Let’s make Kirk proud while he’s sitting at home watching us most likely. it’s not gonna be the same without Kirk yes but if Jaren can be “that guy” then I can stop worrying about our season.
Kirk GOD BLESS YOU 😢! WE WILL MISS YOU! NOT VIKS LET'S GETS THIS WIN FOR HIM AND SHOW COUSIN THAT HE MEANS THE WORLD! 🎉🎉 LET'S GO DON'T GIVE UP...... USE THIS AS AN ADVANTAGE OF FIGHTING HARDER FOR HIM!! 💜 💜 SKOL FOR LIFE GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE BUDDY STAY STRONG
We all miss you, Kirko.
STOP with the trade talk. It is so annoying and makes me question the entire ownership and coaches leadership. You have Hall. You drafted him. Play him and see if he grows during the remainder of the season. If he fails you know it and if he shows real ability then you know it. Don't overthink this. It's football. Good wishes for all and especially Kirk.
It is such a shame. I thought even with a 4-4 record they were better than last years team. Kirk was absolutely outstanding and the offensive line is so much better than last year and the defence has improved under Flores. I've been a Viking fan since about 1965 and I always will be!
Really appreciate KOC’s honesty with everything going on behind the scenes after how secretive/dishonest the last GM/Headcoach were whenever anything happened. Especially after something so devastating for the team, fans, and most of all Kirk. SKOL
Time to see what Jaren Hall can do, from what we’ve seen so far it hasn’t been much.
@@jeffh4644 He played in pre-season too.
Jaren Hall!!! RPO is what we need to get this running game going, which will open up the passing game even more. This might be just what the Dr ordered. Skol! Watch his highlights. The dude can throw in tight windows. You put any rookie quarterback out on the field cold, on the other teams 10 yard line, it ain’t gonna be pretty. I think we’ll be just fine with him under center.
Only Kirk himself can hurt his body. Nobody else can.
I have confidence in KOC to keep the ship rolling but he does have to get the playcalls in faster especially now that we have a rookie starting. Prayers for Kirko Chains Cousins!!! SKOL
So sad , I really thought this was his year to finally win the superbowl especially after Monday night football when he defeated one of the best football teams out there
😂
Thank you Kirk! Be a little different without you. I know the team and fans can do it! I think stick with the kid let him play with that great offensive group. And the stingy defense! Let's go Vikings! SKOL 💜
I wish Kirk well. I'm excited to see what the youngster can do. Bring on HALLelujah!! Go Vikez!!
This better not be the end with Kirk.. bring him back Minnesota
Nothing but love for Kirk forever but I’m still believing this could be a blessing in disguise
I know some people seem to have a problem with Kirk for whatever reason but he is a genuinely good guy and unlike a lot of people he isn't a phony. So you may not agree with him on some things but he isn't fake or a hypocrite. That is exactly why all his teammates respect him.
💜💛
To darn bad I really thought the team was finding it we were all getting ready for the normal heartbreak but this hurts way worse. Good luck Kirk
Kirk was probably playing his best game, and then tore his Achilles. Sucks but that’s how life goes sometimes. At least he earned the majority’s respect. He definitely earned mine.
Jaren hall 😈🔥 season
You wouldn’t believe… Tom???
If the Vikings are done with Kirk after this season, I (oddly) hope he retires. Just so he can retire as a MInnesota Viking.
Been a fan since he started with the Vikings. Never lost hope in him even though my friends & family did all the time. Wish him a speedy recovery nevertheless. Truly do hope to see him back next year.
Bring him back as QB coach
Time to stay positive. I remember the tears in St. Louis when Trent Green went down. Brought in a grocery bagging, Super Bowl winning hall of famer. Not saying that will happen, but certainly saying all things are possible.
It would be cool if Kirk became a coach like KOC.
Sad🤦 just know this was going to be a huge year for Kirk possibly MVP not to mention a comeback for the team! Heal quick Kirk🙏
Sign him to a 1 year extension, 15 million fully guaranteed up to 20 mil for incentives. Draft quarterback this year and have Kirk there next year with Hall/rookie to learn from him.
absolutely gutted... Gotta bring back kirk for one last ride next year. no coordinator/qb combo was as in sync this season as #8 and KOC (Even the miami combo really struggled against good defenses this year)
Hi it’s me, I feel bad for all the players, the fans, and most of all for Kirk. I feel sorry for you guys
Rest in peace Kirk
Kirk has God so be careful the karma
@@loweschannel172 if Kirk comes back next year and wins a superbowl and wins mvp ill believe that god loves him as a person and a football player
KOC is a master of “Coachspeak”
If everyone on this team gives a little more? Vikings win the Superbowl with EASE🎉 🏈 They really could be undefeated right now, if not for self inflicted wounds. Kirk was a big reason for the positive play as of recent. But, we also have 52 players plus practice squad, contributing to that as well. I believe in our team.This is an extremely well balanced football TEAM (Offense/Defense/ST). WHEN Vikings make the playoffs, no one will want to deal with them💯🏈 Get well soon Kirk, sending prayers 🙏🏾
Thank you for everything Captain Kirk. I was always on your side, even when fans who only absorbed the media narrative called you a bad QB.
As tough as this is, and I never thought I’d be saying that, think of this as a reset and we’re starting the new guy out at the level that Cousins was at earlier. Not comfortable in the pocket; not used to checking down; defenses out for blood because he’s the new guy; feet mired in concrete when dancing around is required. Cousins went through all that and he has become effective even with the front line being not so good. So give the new guy short passes that are difficult to intercept, step up the running game, try more trick plays and create more defensive takeaways. The running game especially must improve. It just has to.
After the QB series on Netflix, I had a feeling Kirk would miss a game or two due to injury. But I did not expect a non contact season ending injury 😢
Kirko was playing his ass off, the ironman is finally downed. Such a damn shame.
Let the kid play!!!
Kirk is a FAR better QB than most give him credit for. We will feel his loss.
Compared to a 5th round rookie, yeah probably.
@@RaoulDuk3 no as in compared to a first rounder.
Kirk has proven to be accurate, smart, a great leader and virtually indestructible until now.
He’s a far better qb than you give him credit for
@@rblauson I give him credit for 1 playoff win in 6 years for us Vikings fans and making fantasy football fans happy with an amazing stat sheet
In Hall we trust!
I think Kirk somehow stays QB1 for the Vikes next year and going forward. I just have a hunch he wants to stay in MN with his family. Maybe he’ll take less money because he likes playing QB for KOC.
If Kwesi A-M doesn't re-sign Cousins, we should be prepared to watch Cousins take the 49ers to next year's Super Bowl !
Keep Kirk 😢 pls
Best, most consistent Vikings QB since Tarkenton. Not much of a contest, there's Tommy, who was never on the same level as Kirk, and there's Culpepper who was inconsistent. Safe to say he's probably gone though, with the injury. It's been a good run though, 2019 especially with that defense and the playoff win.
Jaren knows the plays.
Give Hall a chance. Mullens as backup.
Find a way to re-sign Cousins for next season.
I agree with you 100 percent.
im ready for jaren