Vikings, Sam Darnold and Minnesota

Sam Darnold's Vikings reign comes crashing down vs. Rams: What's next for Minnesota and its complicated QB
At the dawn of the new year, Sam Darnold was a folk hero in Minnesota. Not only did the quarterback -- no longer locally branded a reclamation project, but rather a full-blown, high-octane Pro Bowler -- sweep the rival Green Bay Packers to give the Vikings their best regular-season record in 16 years,
What's next for Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings?
Sam Darnold piled up stats this season, charmed the fanbase and probably earned himself a nice payday in the process. But will he get it from the Vikings?
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it’s about what gives them ‘best chance to win’
Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?
Vikings Appear To Be Leaning One Way With Sam Darnold Decision
Despite leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-win season for the first time since the turn of the century, quarterback Sam Darnold is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. And it's long been believed he doesn't fit into the team's long-term plans.
Sam Darnold should have plenty of options if the Vikings don't keep him
Sam Darnold's shaky finish shouldn't ruin his impressive season or impact his future. Several NFL teams need a franchise quarterback and Darnold proved he can be that guy in Minnesota, becoming the first quarterback to record 14 wins in his first season with a team.
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Sam Darnold, Brian Flores, and multiple talent voids cost the Vikings in their brutal wild card loss vs. Rams
The first game with these two teams saw the Vikings lose their star left tackle Christian Darrisaw at the end of the first ...
5 Sam Darnold landing spots (the Steelers!) if he leaves the Vikings in free agency
Quarterback Sam Darnold will likely be the next NFL quarterback to make a lot of money in free agency. The Minnesota Vikings ...
Jets Rumors: Vikings' Brian Flores, Josh McCown, Ryan Grigson Could Be Package Deal
The New York Jets could have a staff filled with former Minnesota Vikings next season. According to SNY's Connor Hughes, there is speculation that the ...
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Brian Flores Will Interview With 3 Teams This Week
With several teams still looking to hire a new head coach across the NFL, one candidate who hasn't been talked about much is ...
What's next for the Vikings after accidentally reliving the pain of 2022 all over again?
In the end, the Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 season looked a lot like their 2022. That year Kirk Cousins, a transplant veteran ...
Vikings 2025 NFL Offseason Outlook
However, the Vikings will enter free agency with the sixth-most cap space. They had a fantastic offseason in 2024 by adding ...
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On Football: Sam Darnold should have plenty of options if the Vikings don't keep him
Sam Darnold’s shaky finish ... If so, they’ll need a QB and Darnold already knows what it takes to play in the New York area. GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll kept their jobs after a ...
Reusse: Darnold’s flash-and-flop moment with Vikings comes with parallels in Minnesota history
A couple of other quarterbacks fit that pattern, and the Twins, Lynx, Gophers and North Stars all have made boom-and-bust ...