The biggest "pro" for bringing back Sam Darnold is easy: For most of the 2024 season, he was an excellent quarterback. Expectations for the Vikings last year weren't that high even before J.J.
This is not just whether the franchise’s decision-makers still believe in Sam Darnold after his abysmal final two games. Nor is it simply a question of whether J.J. McCarthy will be ready.
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of QB questions this offseason but another NFL insider confirms JJ McCarthy will be healthy ...
But I can't sit here and tell you I know anything for certain." Sam Darnold (14) was set to be a short-term bridge to J.J. McCarthy, but a season-ending McCarthy injury and largely spectacular ...