Kevin O'Connell fell short of reaching the NFL's Super Wild-Card Weekend, but he sure is rising on the NFL's list of Coaches Who Have Not Been Fired … For Now.
The Vikings hired O'Connell into this 32-person fraternity 23 months ago. Today, he's the NFL's 17th-longest-tenured coach.
That's how quickly things happen in a league that now has decided to change coaches 42 times since 2019, including eight this year.
As young KO is learning all too well, staying on the longevity list requires one of two things: 1. Finding the right situation at quarterback, or 2.