Should Have Optimisma 7-2 record by Monday morning, November 11th.

Wolfson said this week on SKOR North airwaves, “If it was going to happen in-season, it would’ve happened bye week… after starting off 5-0.”

He also stated, “It’s going to happen. I can’t stress enough. This organization thinks the world of Kevin O’Connell.”

Wolfson said on SKOR North, “I’m telling you, it’s coming,” regarding O’Connell’s extension.

In August, after comments from Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf, the outcome seemed like O’Connell extension chatter was still a bit far off, as Vikings ownership may have wanted to see the team’s trajectory after this season before taking the plunge.

“We’re focused on the season ahead,” Wilf replied when asked about extensions for Adofo-Mensah and O’Connell. He also made it abundantly clear that he was happy with the team’s direction.

Wilf said about extensions specifically three months ago: “It’s not something we’re talking about at this point.”

O’Connell replied.

“I’ve got a full-time gig here where I’ve gotta focus on these players, these coaches, and making sure we’re having ourselves the best training camp we’ve ever had here, which will hopefully lead into a successful season.”

A successful season, indeed, is in motion. And the extension should hit early in 2025.

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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL. 

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