Kevin O'Connell: 'Great' relationship, dialogue with Vikings ownership

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EAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell met with the team's ownership group this week and said Thursday that he wants to sign a contract extension to remain with the team.

"I do," O'Connell said. "I do. I've had great dialogue with our ownership this week and reflection as the season came to an end. Anything beyond that, I would prefer to kind of keep those discussions internal."

The revelation came amid continuing reports that other NFL teams had interested in trading for O'Connell if the Vikings made him available during the current coaching cycle. Sources told ESPN last week that the Vikings had no interest in a trade, and O'Connell himself…