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There is no such thing as holding your ground in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2024 season with a 14-3 record and were one of the most impressive teams in the league, but they simply can’t “run it back” in the 2025 season. If a team is not moving forward and figuring out […]

The Minnesota Vikings have one of the biggest decisions of this entire NFL offseason, and the direction that they go in could shape how multiple other teams proceed with their roster building. The Vikings already raised eyebrows when they decided not to franchise tag free agent quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold had a career year last […]

Sam Darnold struggled to find any success in the NFL throughout his first six years after being the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He started his career with the New York Jets, but he has now played for four different teams. Darnold continued to struggle after leaving New York, but he was […]

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 […]

Draftees from the 2024 NFL Draft class have only had one season to prove themselves, so it really is way too early to redraft this class. However, the class is already looking like one of the best in recent memory, especially on the offensive end. That shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, considering no […]

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 […]

The Minnesota Vikings got a Cinderella season from journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold last season, but now it’s time for the new era. After a preseason injury to rookie J.J. McCarthy, Darnold led the Vikings to a 14-3 record. Even after the great season, the clock struck midnight for Darnold and the Vikings with two of […]

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 […]

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, […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the surprise stories of the 2024 NFL season since they were expected to battle the Chicago Bears for third place in the NFC North. Instead of fighting to stay out of the division’s cellar, the Vikings battled the Detroit Lions for the division title and the No. 1 seed […]

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, […]

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 […]

As the Minnesota Vikings head into the offseason after losing in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs, the future of a key player has been questioned. While Vikings star Harrison Smith has had rumors of retirement swirling around him, quarterback J.J. McCarthy would give his thoughts on the possibility of his teammate hanging […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sam Darnold’s first career playoff game did not go the way the Minnesota Vikings had hoped for, re-opening questions about the team’s future at quarterback. Rookie J.J. McCarthy only added fuel to that fire with a cryptic tweet right after the Vikings’ 27-9 season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Less than an hour after […]

As the New York Giants look for their quarterback of the future, they may have found one in Texas football signal-caller Quinn Ewers as humorously said on “The Pat McAfee Show” telecast of the College Football Playoff game. With all the quarterback struggles on the Giants, the show made light of the fact during Friday […]

With the 2024 NFL regular season officially over, teams around the NFL, like the Tennessee Titans, are configuring their offseason strategies, from who they plan to pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to which free agents they feel are ideal fits for what they want to do. Now normally, teams use free agency to fill […]

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to take on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs, their quarterback situation has been an interesting one to watch. The Vikings were high on first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, but after an early season-ending injury, they went to Sam Darnold who has been putting up great numbers as there […]

The New York Giants need a quarterback arguably more than any other team in the NFL does this offseason, and they are in good position to get one. It is widely assumed that the Giants will select either Miami quarterback Cam Ward or Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the No. 3 overall pick in the […]

After 2024 first-round quarterback JJ McCarthy went down with a season-ending injury in the preseason finale, the Minnesota Vikings have relied on veteran quarterback Sam Darnold to lead them to a 14-2 record. And with Darnold seemingly reviving his career with the Vikings on his one-year deal, trade rumors surrounding McCarthy have spread like wildfire. […]

Not many expected Sam Darnold to revive his career the way he did in 2024, including the Minnesota Vikings, who traded up to select JJ McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, with the team now expected to extend Darnold, McCarthy might have become available. With several teams around […]

When the Minnesota Vikings signed Sam Darnold earlier this year, it was to serve as a bridge quarterback to whichever player the team landed in the 2024 NFL draft. Now sure, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah surely had some preferences as to who he would like to end up with, maybe Michael Pennix, maybe JJ McCarthy, […]

When the Minnesota Vikings used the 10th pick i n the 2024 NFL Draft to select JJ McCarthy, the expectation was that the former Michigan Wolverine would be the starter in Minnesota soon enough. Even if it wasn’t immediately, McCarthy represented the future for the Vikings. However, a knee injury put McCarthy’s rookie season to […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been arguably the biggest surprise in the NFL this season, and they will have a shot to equal the Detroit Lions 12-2 record on Monday Night Football when they take on the Chicago Bears. Sam Darnold has looked great under center, but what has Minnesota even more excited is that they […]

Coming into the 2024 season, all Minnesota Vikings fans could’ve hoped for was that the after moving on from 35-year-old Kirk Cousins in the offseason, the franchise had found their quarterback of the future. That guy was supposed to be JJ McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and a National Champion […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy to a season-ending knee injury in August. McCarthy underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus during the preseason. On Wednesday, the Vikings announced McCarthy had a second surgery on his right knee. The second procedure was needed after an increase in rehab activity caused swelling in the […]

Like the rest of us, Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy has been watching his teammate Sam Darnold play a marvelous, cerebral game against the Houston Texans in Week 3. A few minutes left into the fourth quarter, Darnold has passed for 179 yards and three touchdowns, all three to different players. Justin Jefferson, Aaron […]

The expectation for the Minnesota Vikings was that JJ McCarthy was supposed to start and get his feet wet. Unfortunately, the rookie signal caller got injured which left Kevin O’Connell with no choice but to field Sam Darnold. Since then, the squad has been on a roll and is even at the top of the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are entering their first season without former quarterback Kirk Cousins. The veteran signed with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, so head coach Kevin O’Connell and the front office had to pivot. They signed former San Francisco 49ers backup Sam Darnold to a one-year deal, and drafted Michigan’s JJ McCarthy with the 10th […]

The Minnesota Vikings are already grasping at straws to save their season. Now that first-round pick JJ McCarthy is down for the count, the team must redirect its plans. The Vikings have brought in a backup quarterback to replace the injured McCarthy, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “The #Vikings have signed former #Panthers draft pick […]

The Minnesota Vikings squeaked out a 24-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in their preseason opener on Sunday despite the devastating news of starting quarterback JJ McCarthy missing the entire 2024 season to fully repair his meniscus injury. This news also comes as Vikings fans are still reeling from Kirk Cousins signing with the […]

The Minnesota Vikings roster was recently dealt an unfortunate injury blow, as it was revealed that quarterback JJ McCarthy will miss the entire 2023 season after undergoing meniscus surgery. Sam Darnold, who was expected to start regardless, will now certainly be the stater. Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson dropped a take on Darnold that […]

The Minnesota Vikings are currently reeling from the brutal injury to rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who will be missing the entire upcoming season due to a knee injury. Looking at the rest of the position group, it looks like Sam Darnold will be the starting quarterback, but the team does feel comfortable as Vikings head […]

Kevin O’Connell just lost some depth at the signal caller position. The Minnesota Vikings are going to have to traverse the season without JJ McCarthy due to an injury. While they still have Sam Darnold who can take over at the quarterback spot and send darts to Justin Jefferson, this injury is still a big […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in flux with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy undergoing season-ending surgery. While McCarthy was considered the heir apparent to take over as franchise quarterback, that won’t happen until next year. Instead, Sam Darnold, a bridge for the Vikings from Kirk Cousins to McCarthy, is now entrenched as Minnesota’s starting quarterback. Darnold has […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 season after undergoing a full meniscus repair, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. McCarthy’s timeline was previously uncertain, though, the Vikings knew it was a meniscus issue. Now it has been confirmed that he will not play this season. “The repair, done by Dr. […]