For all the success of the 2024 season, the Vikings' campaign ended in massive disappointment and two dreadful outings for their hero, quarterback Sam Darnold.

The conclusion has produced a fresh set of questions regarding Minnesota's outlook as it ventures into 2025. Is Darnold part of the Vikings' plans? Where does 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy fit into them? And is head coach Kevin O'Connell long for Minnesota?

First up: O'Connell's future, as he has just one year remaining on his current deal, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.

"I do," O'Connell said when asked if he wants to sign an extension with the Vikings. "I've had great dialogue with our ownership, and this week in reflection as the season came to an end and anything beyond that, I would prefer to kind of keep those discussions internal."

O'Connell declined to give a timeline for when he'd like to sign an extension, but was asked if rumors of possible internal tension are legitimate.

"What I would say is I love being the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings," O'Connell said. "I love our ownership, I have a great relationship with our ownership. Feel so fortunate, like I said, not only the way they support us and believe in us, but also the impact they have on our players, our locker room and ultimately where we all want to go together. Feel very, very great about that."

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