Sam Darnold has been clutch when it’s mattered the most this season for the Minnesota Vikings. Over the past two weeks, Darnold has led two game-winning drives to help stretch the Vikings’ winning streak to five games. Now, Darnold appears to have caught the attention of the national media after helping his team improve to… Continue reading National pundits praise Sam Darnold as ‘clutch’ and the ‘real deal’
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NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Bears, Packers, Vikings, Sam Darnold
Bears Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bears decided to fire HC Matt Eberflus after he spoke with the media on Friday because they weren’t completely sure if they were going to let him go at the time of his scheduled press conference and didn’t want to send warning signals. Adam Jahns and Dianna Russini… Continue reading NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Bears, Packers, Vikings, Sam Darnold
Vikings not re-signing Sam Darnold would be ‘big mistake’
The future of Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has been a major topic of conversation recently. Darnold has the Vikings at 9-2 and was in the top ten among quarterbacks in many statistical categories heading into Sunday’s game against the Cardinals, which makes his status as a pending unrestricted free agent an interesting one. Dating back… Continue reading Vikings not re-signing Sam Darnold would be ‘big mistake’
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Expected To Have Competitive Market, Unlikely To Return To Minnesota
Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $10MM contract with the Vikings this offseason with the understanding that he would operate as a bridge to a rookie quarterback should Minnesota select one early in the draft. After the Vikes drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick, it was believed that Darnold’s time atop the depth… Continue reading Vikings QB Sam Darnold Expected To Have Competitive Market, Unlikely To Return To Minnesota
Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold
Detroit was expected to lead the division after reaching the NFC title game a year ago. The Packers, the youngest team in the league, haven’t disappointed. But the rise of the Vikings, the most surprising team in the league, has made the NFC North the best division in the NFL. Three teams in the division… Continue reading Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold
All signs point to Sam Darnold leaving Vikings in free agency this spring
Everything is pointing towards this being Sam Darnold’s only season in a Minnesota Vikings uniform. Ever since rookie QB J.J. McCarthy impressed in training camp and then suffered a knee injury that ended his season before it began, the plan was for Darnold to play as well as possible this year and hopefully earn a… Continue reading All signs point to Sam Darnold leaving Vikings in free agency this spring
Vikings Fans Slam Caleb Williams for ‘Backhanded’ Sam Darnold Comment
Getty Quarterback Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears. Eleven games into the best season of his career, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is still taking some by surprise — including Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Following Darnold’s 330-yard, two-touchdown performance that included an 83-yard scoring drive to clinch a 30-27 overtime win at Soldier Field… Continue reading Vikings Fans Slam Caleb Williams for ‘Backhanded’ Sam Darnold Comment
Daniel Jones Signing Seals Sam Darnold's Fate With Vikings: Report – Athlon Sports
Daniel Jones Signing Seals Sam Darnold’s Fate With Vikings: Report Athlon Sports Vikings search for Sam Darnold insurance gets stamp of approval from Kevin O’Connell FanSided Sam Darnold to Depart Minnesota Vikings After Daniel Jones Signing: Report Yardbarker NFL rumors: Vikings ‘comfortable’ with Sam Darnold bolting for more money ClutchPoints Vikings Rumors: Latest on Sam Darnold Free Agency Market… Continue reading Daniel Jones Signing Seals Sam Darnold's Fate With Vikings: Report – Athlon Sports
The Minnesota Vikings Will Bench Sam Darnold for Daniel Jones
Luke Hales/Getty Images Daniel Jones wanted to go to a contender, and that is exactly what happened after his release from the New York Giants. Jones hit waivers and ended up signing with the Minnesota Vikings. This move for the Vikings now creates some conversation surrounding the quarterback position. Right now, it is currently Sam… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings Will Bench Sam Darnold for Daniel Jones
Sam Darnold Too Expensive for Vikings? Daniel Jones Might be the Better Option Anyway…
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Daniel Jones now plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. He chose the Vikings, among about 6-7 very interested teams, according to reports. But that doesn’t mean the 2019 1st round pick is competition for 2018 1st round pick, and current Vikings QB1, Sam Darnold. Not unless both guys end up back… Continue reading Sam Darnold Too Expensive for Vikings? Daniel Jones Might be the Better Option Anyway…