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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell coaxing more from Sam Darnold than anyone

Former NFL safety and current CBS game analyst Adam Archuleta said something on Sunday’s broadcast from Tennessee that’s becoming more of a common take as the Vikings continue to shock the NFL with a quarterback few if anyone other than coach Kevin O’Connell believed in. “You can tell that Sam Darnold has been coached in… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell coaxing more from Sam Darnold than anyone

The mobility of Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold sneaks up on opposing teams

The pocket was often collapsing around veteran quarterback Sam Darnold last weekend. The fact that he was able to work under those conditions played a major role in the Vikings walking away with a 23-13 win over the Tennessee Titans. That’s why head coach Kevin O’Connell went out of his way to praise Darnold earlier… Continue reading The mobility of Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold sneaks up on opposing teams

Vikings Linked to Former MVP as Replacement for QB Sam Darnold – Athlon Sports

Vikings Linked to Former MVP as Replacement for QB Sam Darnold  Athlon Sports Former Tennessee Titans QB Could Find New NFL Home  Sports Illustrated Minnesota Vikings could consider big-name, second-chance QB in 2025  Sporting News Vikings Positioned to Replace Sam Darnold With $160 Million Rival QB  Heavy.com Interesting quarterback idea for Vikings pitched by prominent NFL personality  The Viking Age… Continue reading Vikings Linked to Former MVP as Replacement for QB Sam Darnold – Athlon Sports

A Sam Darnold bounceback + a Tim Brewster comeback

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a rare story that has returned to him instead of fleeing like so many others. Former Gophers football coach Tim Brewster is back in the news and back as a head coach for the first time since being let go in Minnesota in 2010. He is the interim coach… Continue reading A Sam Darnold bounceback + a Tim Brewster comeback

NFC Notes: Jake Bates, Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Lions, Vikings

Lions Lions K Jake Bates drilled a pair of 50-plus yard field goals including a 58-yarder to help seal Detroit’s improbable comeback in Houston. Bates reflected on his crazy rookie season to this point and being the hero on Sunday Night Football.  “I think it almost feels too scripted, it’s too good to be true,”… Continue reading NFC Notes: Jake Bates, Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Lions, Vikings

The Vikings are still winning despite Sam Darnold’s recent spate of interceptions

The roller-coaster ride for the Minnesota Vikings with Sam Darnold at quarterback has reached a midseason dip, with no space or time to step off. Minimize the impact of the bumps over the next two months, and they ought to have no trouble zipping into the playoffs. But Darnold’s recent rash of turnovers has sent… Continue reading The Vikings are still winning despite Sam Darnold’s recent spate of interceptions

NFL Week 10 overreactions: Sam Darnold a problem for Vikings? Chiefs not best in AFC? Cowboys next to fire HC?

Week 10 of the NFL tried to pull off some significant upsets, making the start of the second half of the 2024 regular season even more pivotal for the contenders. The Denver Broncos had the Kansas City Chiefs on the ropes, while the Jacksonville Jaguars did their best to beat the highly favored Minnesota Vikings.… Continue reading NFL Week 10 overreactions: Sam Darnold a problem for Vikings? Chiefs not best in AFC? Cowboys next to fire HC?