“He Has Bungled the Quarterback Position”: 49ers Analyst Calls for Vikings To Fire Kevin O’Connell After MNF Loss to Bills

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell faced criticism following a 23-6 Monday night loss against the Buffalo Bills. Despite an excellent defense against Josh Allen & Co., the Vikings’ offense could not score a single touchdown drive all game. They scored all their points on two field goals. After the game, San Francisco 49ers analyst Grant Cohn urged the Vikings to fire O’Connell as the team dropped to 6-2 after Monday’s loss. Cohn said O’Connell has done a terrible job of addressing the quarterback position. “The Vikings should fire Kevin O’Connell for how badly he has bungled the quarterback position,” Cohn wrote on X. With Kyler Murray injured, Minnesota started backup quarterback Carson Wentz, who completed eight of 25 passes for just 81 yards, threw two interceptions, and got sacked once. Late in the second half, Wentz was benched for Max Brosmer, who completed six of seven passes for 58 yards. As a team, the Vikings’ run game was no good, putting up just 51 rushing yards compared to the Bills’ 134 yards. There was also a huge difference in total yards between the Vikings (178) and the Bills (339). Vikings Have Until Tuesday to Trade For an Elite QB, Mike Florio Suggests Two Names The NFL trade deadline is almost here, and after Monday’s game, the Vikings have just a day to change their fortunes at quarterback. Given how well equipped the team is in other departments, Minnesota has a chance to compete for the Super Bowl this season if they can find an elite quarterback before Tuesday’s deadline. ProFootball Talk’s Mike Florio suggested two names that understand and have played the Vikings’ offense before. “This time, there are two former Vikings on other teams who know the Minnesota offense: Colts quarterback Daniel Jones and Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins,” Florio said via Yahoo Sports . “If the calls haven’t already been made, they should be. Immediately. What will it take to salvage a season that is disintegrating before everyone’s eyes, despite the 6-2 record?” Other quarterbacks are in play as well. Jimmy Garoppolo is a free agent, and there’s speculation that the Los Angeles Chargers could be willing to trade starting QB Justin Herbert following the team’s 0-8 start. The Vikings also had 2024 first-rounder J.J. McCarthy, who, after dismal performances, was traded to the New York Giants for a fifth-round draft pick. The deadline is 4 pm ET on Tuesday. It would be a surprise if the Vikings don’t strike a deal for a quarterback. Read More News: “Ruining His Legacy by Staying With This Trash Franchise”: NFL Fans Want Justin Jefferson To Demand Trade After Vikings’ Offensive Struggles on MNF “This Is Worse Than Brandon Staley”: NFL Analyst Claims Chargers Players Have Quit on Jim Harbaugh Amid 0–8 Start College Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in tennis , college football , men’s college basketball , women’s college basketball , and college baseball!