Vikings, Sam Darnold and Kevin O'Connell
The Minnesota Vikings can probably bring Sam Darnold back to the team, though only if he is willing to take a little less than market value.
Star quarterback Sam Darnold looked back fondly on his first season with the Vikings - but head coach Kevin O'Connell appeared to hint that his time in Minnesota may soon come to an end
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to cash in this offseason due to a handful of factors around the NFL.
The Minnesota Vikings had a surprising season under Sam Darnold and Kevin O'Connell being a strong contender throughout the NFL season. In light of this, the Vikings head coach has reportedly made a decision regarding his future for the next season.
The NFL and Associated Press unveiled the finalists for year-end awards on Thursday, and among them are Kevin O'Connell for Coach of the Year, Brian Flores for Assistant Coach of the Year and Sam Darnold for Comeback Player of the Year.
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold may be a hot enough property come this offseason, that the Vikings may not be interested in his services anymor
Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?
The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on Thursday.
The Vikings could bring back the 27-year-old, but other teams will likely be interested, too. Here's who could be in the market for the QB.
The Vikings general manager told reporters Thursday that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback while adding that J.J. McCarthy has returned to on-field training.
O'Connell, 39, lands a contract extension after guiding Vikings to 14-3 record with Sam Darnold at quarterback.