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The Minnesota Vikings lost one of their top assistants to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Kevin O’Connell now has the replacement for Grant Udinski on deck in the form of a former New Orleans Saints assistant. O’Connell is hiring Jordan Traylor as the new assistant offensive coordinator and co-quarterbacks coach, per Ian Rapoport of the […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ ongoing quarterback conundrum this offseason has been as unclear as initially expected. No one had a stern belief that, at this stage going into March, the organization would have made their decision on who would be under center for next season. However, they should’ve been further along than they currently are in […]

The NFL Combine had an eventful Saturday, with some of the NFL Draft’s most talented first-round prospects participating in various drills. Miami football’s Cam Ward, believed to be the No. 1 quarterback in the class, didn’t participate in drills but surprisingly interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings’ quarterback situation is still very much undone, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be a player in signing quarterback Sam Darnold this NFL offseason, per ESPN. Darnold played with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, and had an outstanding season with the team. Pittsburgh is wrestling with whom should be their starting quarterback. The Steelers used both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in […]

The New York Giants need to find a new quarterback during the 2025 NFL offseason. The Giants were one of two teams that were pushing to trade for Rams QB Matthew Stafford this past week. Unfortunately, Stafford signed a new contract with the Rams on Friday and will stay in Los Angeles. Now the Giants […]

The Minnesota Vikings are a difficult team to project for 2025. Last year the Vikings finished the regular season with a 14-3 record, their best campaign since winning 15 games in 1998. The team even had a chance to knock off the Detroit Lions for the NFC North crown in Week 18. But, with two […]

Among the handful of teams who enter the 2025 NFL offseason with a hole to fill at quarterback are the Las Vegas Raiders, who trotted out the likes of Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew and Desmond Ridder at quarterback throughout the 2024 season. For that reason, and a handful of others to be fair, the Raiders […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL season, one of the biggest questions surrounding the league is the status of Sam Darnold with the Minnesota Vikings. That’s right, while Darnold will undoubtedly be among the most in-demand quarterbacks in the NFL after becoming a Pro Bowler for the 2024 NFL season, he could end up bypassing the […]

After watching Sam Darnold play at a Pro Bowl level for the Vikings in 2025, Minnesota has a tough decision to make regarding the future of their quarterback position. On one hand, they could retain Darnold and run it back. Alternatively, the team could go with JJ McCarthy, the quarterback they selected in the first […]

It appears Sam Darnold has his supporters, and perhaps the Minnesota Vikings will consider a franchise tag on the veteran quarterback. Making things even more interesting, second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s weight is something to watch amid the Darnold conundrum. Darnold played like a star for much of the season but crashed back to reality with […]

The Minnesota Vikings would not mind having quarterback Sam Darnold return for another season. However, they would attach a condition to that scenario. NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler went on ESPN’s SportsCenter show regarding news happening in the league on Friday. One of the topics he went over involved the Vikings, believing the team would be […]

There is no doubt that the Minnesota Vikings had a brilliant regular-season performance in 2024. The overall record of 14-3 tied for the third-best record in the league with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles behind the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions. Little was expected from the Vikings this season because they had given […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold could see a reunion, according to team legend Cris Carter. However, it wouldn’t be a usual arrangement. Carter put on his managerial hat and went through the options as to what the franchise could do. One of those is a franchise tag. However, the Vikings gave Darnold an eye-opening […]

For many NFL fans, the offseason is the most fun time of the year. Players switch teams left and right, usually due to free agents signing with new teams. This year, there are plenty of talented athletes set to hit the open market, but not everybody with an expiring contract will end up on a […]

It’s that time of year when quarterback-needy teams are paired with just about every passer available in the free agent market. And the Las Vegas Raiders are no exception. The Raiders made perhaps the offseason’s most unexpected coaching hire, bringing in 73-year-old Pete Carroll as the team’s next head coach. His presence immediately led to […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL calendar year, the Minnesota Vikings have some serious decisions to make regarding how they plan to rebuild their roster heading into the fall. Priority number one? Deciding if and how to use the franchise tag. With two players clearly on general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s radar, 2024’s most interesting player, Sam […]

Sam Darnold enjoyed a career year with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. The seven-year veteran was thrust into the spotlight after rookie passer J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury during the preseason. Darnold responded by either finally living up to his potential in a completely sustainable showing that marks the beginning of an All-Pro career, […]

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, most fans had a pretty good idea of what the Minnesota Vikings were planning to do at the quarterback position. After investing heavily in the position heading into training camp, most assumed that veteran journeyman Sam Darnold would serve as a stopgap to start off the season, but eventually, […]

Super Bowl 59 has come and gone, and Philadelphia Eagles are officially champions. Now, all 32 NFL teams have their eyes on building their rosters for next season. That starts with free agency. The Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs team they prevented from three-peating both had rosters as stacked as they had largely because […]

Change is rampant in Las Vegas, as the Raiders have once again undergone a regime change. New general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll will attempt to turn the storied franchise around. Under the guidance of owner Mark Davis and new minority owner Tom Brady, there will be a lot of new faces […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ surprising 2024 season ended in disappointment, but star wide receiver Justin Jefferson believes the team is close to reaching its ultimate goal. After a 14-3 regular season—their best finish since 1998—the Vikings stumbled late, losing to the Detroit Lions in Week 18 and then falling to the Los Angeles Rams in the […]

The future of Sam Darnold on the Minnesota Vikings is uncertain, but there felt like it could be hope after head coach Kevin O’Connell talking about the team. After being named Coach of the Year, O’Connell said their goal was to win a championship, and Darnold was going to be a big part of it […]

The Minnesota Vikings enjoyed a brilliant 2024 season when little was expected from them. Instead of battling the Chicago Bears for third place in the NFC North, the Vikings engaged the Detroit Lions for division superiority. The Vikings opened the season with a 5-game winning streak that included wins against three of the most respected […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a difficult decision to make at the quarterback position this offseason. Minnesota’s plan for the 2024 season was to play rookie QB JJ McCarthy with veteran Sam Darnold as his backup. Instead, McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury and paved the way for Darnold to have the best season of his professional […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL Playoffs, it looked like Sam Darnold was going to get paid. After seemingly signing a contract to become a “bridge” quarterback for Michigan rookie JJ McCarthy, the former USC product was thrust into action when his teammate suffered a season-ending injury during camp and went on to have the best […]

The Minnesota Vikings got great quarterback play from Sam Darnold in 2024. He led them to a 14-win regular season and an unexpected playoff berth. But his final two games left a lot of people questioning whether he could be a long-term NFL quarterback. He hits free agency with a slim chance of returning to […]

The Minnesota Vikings saw one of their best seasons in franchise history come crashing down in a blink this season. After Week 17, the Vikings were 14-2 and playing for the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the NFC North title, but two straight blowout losses to the Detroit Lions in Week 18 and […]

As the New York Giants look ahead to the NFL Draft in possibly looking for their quarterback of the future, there is some speculation that they can look to free agency and sign a veteran like Sam Darnold. With the Giants looking to free agency to address some deficiencies, there are some who warn the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly without a good solution at quarterback. The 2024 season was one in which they spent less money on QBs than any other team in the league, paying Russell Wilson and Justin Fields a combined $5 million with each on a 1-year deal. The quarterbacks who make up the 2025 NFL […]

As four teams remain in the NFL playoffs, the Las Vegas Raiders have already shifted into offseason mode. Uncertainty surrounding their quarterback situation continues to be the primary focus, as they experimented with three different options last year. Now they will decide between moving into a direction of a veteran, or significant draft pick. Following […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a dream season for 17 weeks of the NFL season. They had winning streaks of 5 and 9 games, and they went into the final game of the regular season with a chance to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs as well as the NFC North title. That […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Minnesota was not expected to be a contending team, especially after rookie QB JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury during the preseason. The Vikings greatly exceeded expectations, going 14-3 in the regular season and had a shot at clinching […]

Poor Sam Darnold. The downtrodden quarterback came oh so close to completing a redemption arc for the ages before it all fell apart in the most brutal two-game span you’re ever likely to see. Darnold had his Minnesota Vikings fighting for the top seed in the NFC in the season finale before getting mauled by […]

The Los Angeles Rams had planned a party on Monday night, but rookie pass rusher Jared Verse didn’t get the memo. The Rams’ defense was exceptional, setting a playoff record by sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold nine times and scoring a touchdown off one of the resulting fumbles. Although he played a key role […]

While many have roasted Minnesota Vikings star Sam Darnold for his performance in the wild-card loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, Dan Orlovsky of ESPN says otherwise. There is no doubt that people are looking for who to blame on the Vikings with Darnold at the top of the list, but Orlovsky […]

It’s became crystal clear Monday night that the Minnesota Vikings can’t hang their future on Sam Darnold. His horrendous performance in the last two games is proof. And here are the Vikings most to blame for the Wild Card loss to the Rams. The sacks started early and never relented. Los Angeles sacked Darnold an […]

A loss to the Los Angeles Rams didn’t come easy for Josh Metellus. And now the Minnesota Vikings must decide on the future of Sam Darnold. However, the Vikings have been hit with a mixed reality check for their 2025 roster, according to a post on X by Jason_OTC. The Vikings will have about $60M […]

Sam Darnold has seemingly made an enemy out of everybody with his performance in his playoff debut. Fans have not held back on social media following the Minnesota Vikings’ Wild Card loss to the Los Angeles Rams, including former Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert. Benkert ruthlessly mocked Darnold’s poor performance in […]

The Minnesota Vikings could not pull off a fairytale ending to their incredible 2024 season. The Vikings suffered a brutal 27-9 loss against the Rams on Monday night. In just over a week, Minnesota went from playing for the No. 1 seed in the NFC to getting bounced in the Wild Card round of the […]