Heavy on Vikings Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings. Still searching for his first playoff win after five seasons in the NFL, Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson did not pick sides in the Vikings’ quarterback dilemma. Sam Darnold put forth a transformational performance in the 2024 season. A backup one season ago, Darnold became… Continue reading Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Has Strong Statement on Sam Darnold’s Future
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Wild New York Jets Proposed Trade With Minnesota Vikings Lands Quarterback of Future
The New York Jets have a lot of questions on their roster, as things could look drastically different in 2025 than they do as the 2024 season comes to a close. There will be a new regime in place as they have already begun the process of interviewing general managers and head coaches for their… Continue reading Wild New York Jets Proposed Trade With Minnesota Vikings Lands Quarterback of Future
With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future
The Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy 10th overall last year with the belief that the star Michigan quarterback would be the team’s signal-caller of the future. But McCarthy suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the preseason, and free agent signing Sam Darnold has led the Vikings to a surprising 14-2 record with a chance to… Continue reading With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future
NFL Week 15 roundtable: Bills-Lions, Sam Darnold’s Vikings future, Eagles drama
The NFL inadvertently gave us a gift with the Buffalo Bills visiting the Detroit Lions in Week 15. This game won’t lack oomph just because both teams are playoff-bound already. The Lions don’t want to loosen their grip on the NFC’s top seed, much less the NFC North lead. And last week’s shootout loss in… Continue reading NFL Week 15 roundtable: Bills-Lions, Sam Darnold’s Vikings future, Eagles drama
Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to be a backup with the 49ers before the 2023 season. He signed a one-year, $10 million deal to be a bridge quarterback with the Vikings this offseason. After proving he is a starting NFL quarterback, Darnold’s price tag has gone way up. Darnold’s future beyond this… Continue reading Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Russini’s what I’m hearing: Cousins’ past and future, Belichick’s interest in college is real
Here we go — it’s December, Christmas is less than three weeks away, the regular season is winding down, and the playoff race is heating up. My apologies, I’m not trying to rush things; blame the three teams that have already punched their tickets to the postseason: the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Detroit… Continue reading Russini’s what I’m hearing: Cousins’ past and future, Belichick’s interest in college is real
Vikings Coach Addresses $6 Million Starter’s Future After Benching
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. It seemed things had gone from bad to worse for Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram. The 2022 second-round pick lost his starting job to Dalton Risner in Week 11 and was benched for the following two weeks. Last week, Ingram did not dress as a healthy… Continue reading Vikings Coach Addresses $6 Million Starter’s Future After Benching
Vikings Future QB1 JJ McCarthy Gives Update on His Injury Recovery
Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images The last time we heard from JJ McCarthy, he was in the Minnesota Vikings locker room back in early September, telling media members how he was feeling, following a meniscus tear and resulting knee repair surgery that ended his rookie season. At the time, things were good, but his recovery hadn’t… Continue reading Vikings Future QB1 JJ McCarthy Gives Update on His Injury Recovery
Tom Brady critical of Vikings’ Daniel Jones: Here’s how future Hall of Famer would’ve handled Giants situation
USA Today During the New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys matchup on Thanksgiving, it’s no surprise the subject of Daniel Jones came up. The former No. 6 overall pick was benched prior to Week 12 — a decision which likely was made to save the Giants from the $23 million injury guarantee in Jones’ contract… Continue reading Tom Brady critical of Vikings’ Daniel Jones: Here’s how future Hall of Famer would’ve handled Giants situation