When the Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10 million. Contract last offseason, they likely viewed him as a placeholder for

Michael Salfino lays out his reasoning for who the Minnesota Vikings should choose as their QB of the future and who they should trade away.

The Minnesota Vikings now have more incentive than ever to franchise tag QB Sam Darnold and keep J.J. McCarthy behind him in 2025.

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The Minnesota Vikings benefited from having veteran QB Sam Darnold exceed expectations by a wide margin in 2024. The former top draft pick of the New York Jets turned himself from a Big Apple into

Even though his last start against the Detroit Lions was a bit rocky, Sam Darnold is enjoying a career year with the Minnesota Vikings. All signs point to the former No. 3 overall pick returning in 2025, but to do so, the Vikings will have to negotiate a new contract with him, or place the franchise tag on their starting quarterback.

He has flourished in coach Kevin O’Connell’s QB-friendly offense but also demonstrated playmaking ability that transcends the system. Still only 27, Darnold, in the right situation, finally looks the part of the franchise quarterback the Jets drafted No. 3 overall in 2018.

In Green Bay, both Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love sat for three years. In both of those situations, there was plenty of dysfunction created by the incumbent quarterback. For the Vikings, O’Connell’s influence seems to have created a supportive environment that will properly prepare McCarthy for his shot.

That the Giants could potentially seek a trade to find their franchise quarterback is a reflection of the lukewarm view of this year’s draft class.

Add ESPN's Mike Greenberg to the list of national commentators who have preposterously suggested the Minnesota Vikings should trade rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

ESPN’s Dan Graziano offered a dour take on Sam Darnold potentially returning to the Minnesota Vikings in free agency.

At a minimum, the Vikings could franchise tag Darnold for a projected $41 million price tag next season. But there's also been speculation they could commit to him for multiple se