UPDATE: O’Connell has clarified his remarks, courtesy of Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Apparently the quote from Dave Birkett (the Lions’ beat writer from the Detroit Free Press) was completely out of context. Here’s what O’Connell said when asked to clarify his comments: I don’t necessarily think that was 100 percent accurate. It was in… Continue reading There’s a New Twist in the Sam Darnold Saga
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Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market
It’s an understatement to say the Minnesota Vikings roster could look very different next season. The team has 23 players set to become free agents. Ten of them played more than 50 percent of the snaps in 2024. Once the Vikings brass irons out its plans at quarterback, its attention will turn to filling out… Continue reading Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold Potential Destinations, Ben Johnson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain has been asking around the league about the Bears new HC Ben Johnson. Fishbain cites an anonymous league source who said Johnson has an impeccable reputation. “You’re not going to hear a bad thing about him,” the source said. As for Chicago’s needs, most of Fishbain’s sources pointed to their… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold Potential Destinations, Ben Johnson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Is Jimmy Garoppolo a veteran QB option for Vikings if Darnold leaves?
In a world where Sam Darnold departs in free agency next month, the Vikings will need to add a veteran quarterback to pair with J.J. McCarthy for the 2025 season. That QB has to be a solid backup who can potentially step in and play early in the year in the unlikely event McCarthy isn’t… Continue reading Is Jimmy Garoppolo a veteran QB option for Vikings if Darnold leaves?
National Reporter Predicts Vikings’ Bold Sam Darnold Decision As JJ McCarthy Confirms Demand for Kevin O’Connell
The Vikings’ quarterback room feels like a high-stakes poker game. Someone’s bluffing, someone’s holding aces and the entire league is leaning in to see who’ll fold. But the real question isn’t about cards—it’s about whether the Vikings will double down on Sam Darnold or let rookie JJ McCarthy deal his way into the spotlight. NFL… Continue reading National Reporter Predicts Vikings’ Bold Sam Darnold Decision As JJ McCarthy Confirms Demand for Kevin O’Connell
Mike Zimmer’s Next Move, Dark Horse Team for Sam Darnold, O’Connell’s Contract
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review. Today is the February 2nd edition. Vikings Rumors: Mike Zimmer’s Next Move, Dark Horse Team for Sam Darnold, O’Connell’s Contract Remember… Continue reading Mike Zimmer’s Next Move, Dark Horse Team for Sam Darnold, O’Connell’s Contract
Why Vikings’ QB questions begin with McCarthy, not Darnold
EAGAN, Minn. — Many NFL fans were surprised on the night of Jan. 5, when the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback of the future got considerable air time during NBC’s broadcast of the team’s 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season because of a torn meniscus in his right knee, appeared… Continue reading Why Vikings’ QB questions begin with McCarthy, not Darnold
NFL Players Vote Vikings QB Sam Darnold CPOY
Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images There are multiple end of season awards that have yet to be voted upon. That said, some of the secondary awards have begun to trickle out. Sam Darnold and Kevin O’Connell are amongst the most deserving for national recognition this season. That has been prevalent through early polling. Sporting News… Continue reading NFL Players Vote Vikings QB Sam Darnold CPOY
Ex-Packers WR disrespects Sam Darnold with foolish suggestion
By throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns during the 2024 NFL season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Sam Darnold earned himself an opportunity to cash in during free agency later this year for the first time in his pro career. Despite Darnold’s much-improved performance in 2024, FS1 analyst and former Green Bay… Continue reading Ex-Packers WR disrespects Sam Darnold with foolish suggestion
Sam Darnold: One-and-Done in Minnesota? – Daily Norseman
Sam Darnold: One-and-Done in Minnesota? Daily Norseman Sam Darnold’s free-agent options: Which teams make the most sense and why? The Athletic Charley Walters: Raiders make a lot of sense for Sam Darnold St. Paul Pioneer Press Vikings latest Sam Darnold rumor would be a catastrophic mistake for Minnesota FanSided Sam Darnold: A lot is gonna happen, just going to… Continue reading Sam Darnold: One-and-Done in Minnesota? – Daily Norseman