How should Minnesota Vikings handle Sam Darnold's contract? | PSNFF | NFL on NBC

[@T-eee-L]

Finally, someone said it on national television. Thank you coach Dungy! He can always go somewhere for more money but he will NOT have the same success, it’s the coach, system and culture here in MN baby!

[@xfhghe]

One thing I like about Sam Darnold is his attitude. He hasn't let success go to his head and he looks like a team player. Moreover, he knows what it's like to play on a bad team, and there's the example of Kirk Cousins. If the Vikings are reasonable with him about pay, propose something like Rodney and Tony suggested, I think he'll stay.

[@daviduhr4941]

Not to mention those weapons

[@defecationzen]

the flipside is also worthy of consideration. the vikings can go to someone for less money but will they have the same success? it may very well be the coach, system, culture AND the qb for them to be neck to neck going for the nfc crown at this stage of the season.

[@peterblood1486]

I could play QB with Minnesota's receivers.

[@AndyAcker]

Dungy has been saying this for weeks, and I totally agree.

[@tonystewart6203]

Getting Jefferson and getting rid of Diggs was the best thing for the Vikings ones a team player and the other is a me guy

[@bruiserbong4001]

💯%! Buffalo has been better without him too with all their talent and now Amari. I met Diggs before and, like you said, only cares about himself. I didn’t even want his autograph. Complete diva! Bad attitude and a clear locker room cancer.

[@pauleyestone7739]

Coach is right...Vikes are not going to give Darnold a big bag...it's gonna be Sam's decision to be happy with what works best for the Vikings or chase a big bag with a team with a bad infrastructure. Minnesota is Darnold's best fit (by far) and the Vikings know it.

[@Maggimae2367]

And JJ is fine with it.

[@thomaspower221]

That's what is so crazy about Sam Darnold. Sam will be even better next year, in the same system. Sam is going to get paid, but not like Cousins.

[@jaredpribyl]

Sam has reached a whole new level! Kept getting better and better and now he freaking Elite. Some of those throws are insane

[@Mav0585]

Cousins was way over paid

[@Blaze-v6f]

Plus we can trade him for first and second round draft picks! It’s a win win the Vikings hit the lottery!

[@scruffd0g193]

He’s getting paid only if he hits free agency. He’s gonna have take a huge discount to stay.

[@shanecynova2424]

Cousin's proved that he is all about the money. I think Sam wants to enjoy playing the game again & he has started showing that. So I believe he will stay without asking for the moon & stars. He wants to have people show that they trust in him.

[@ehansbrough593]

All due respect to Rodney Harrison but he sounds like a Darnold hater. Sam is a superior talent to Purdy. Purdy was lucky enough to begin his career with a historically good org, a good HFC, one of the best OLs and weapons all over the field - Deebo, Brandon A, Kittles, not to mention Christian M. Being a top draft pick, Sam was not afforded such a luxury at the start of his career.

[@BigBadDad918]

Sam darnold really surprised me this year. I was looking forward to McCarthy and seeing what he can do after he got hurt I kinda got a little worried because darnold hasn't been the guy he is this year at any time in his career but KOC is the real deal and if darnold can win a couple playoff games I don't see how they can't try and keep him but if he's one and done or shits the bed in the playoffs they gotta go McCarthy.

[@pac6118]

Sam is a superior talent to Purdy? Tf are you on buddy?! That crack talking like that. Purdy took us to the Superbowl and he's only been here 3-4 years. Purdy is superior to darnold if you wanna talk superior

[@pac6118]

4,280 pass yards last year, most ever in a 49ers season. Legendary stat already

[@lordcommander3224]

@@pac6118 It's fact. Purdy was barely drafted vs Darnold who was a first rounder. Scouts put in thousands of hours analyzing talent. It doesn't mean that Purdy is any less of a quarterback... It just means his physical skill set is not at Sam Darnold's level.

[@scruffd0g193]

Vikings aren’t gonna give him $50-$55 mill a year. I think they’ll offer him the baker deal 3 years 100 mill.

[@rubbersole79]

Rodney doesn't like Darnold.

[@scottvo3719]

Can someone explain to me what’s so good about Purdy?

[@briansnider3467]

He's not! Situational QB. Not a big arm and breaks down when pressured.

[@matt7wright]

got them to the big game his first season, he wasn't perfect obviously but the odds of drafting or acquiring someone of that could replicate that and developing them in time to make a bowl run sound pretty slim. plus we don't see the locker room/practice field Purdy which may help his case

[@msp5138]

Brock is Purdy good against bad to average teams... Can he carry a team? Nope...

[@msp5138]

@@matt7wright He didn't get them to the big game. They had the best roster in the NFL and lost...

[@justinking1898]

Nothing.. if 49ers are behind in the 4th quarter they gonna lose

[@coachkenkyles]

All money aint good money but i dont know how anyone can turn down a $50 mil deal. That money will last a lot longer than his football career will

[@daviduhr4941]

He won’t have the chance to this offseason… if he doesn’t sign he will be tagged

[@VvVT734]

@@daviduhr4941they are not using the tag on him

[@ddnc1983]

They can because they have a 40M deal sitting in the wings.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@@daviduhr4941 What if he doesn't sign the Tag?

[@ericwittmer6079]

its a tag u cant turn it down

[@Mason-db5xu]

Dungy #1 analyst on Vikes qb room.

[@1user-friendly]

Rodney needs to stop the hate. Sammy Dimes is worth every penny 2024 going forth

[@V3x0r]

At his current 10 million dollar price tag he's a steal. No way he's not making at least 4x that next year.

[@jebremocampo9194]

Our star WR 1 & 2 also block so well

[@rainmaker6335]

The Tag and Trade option is not being discussed. BUT.... What is the draft capitol a team would give the Vikings for Darnold? Bidding starts at one 1st round pick. Any takers?

[@edguyrocks5865]

This is what might happen.

[@RecBuddha]

It could happen, but I don't think that's how they want to run the org. They brought him there on a short prove-it deal, he proved it, and now he is a FA with the ability to get paid if that is what he wants or stay if he feels loyalty to those who put faith in him. Tagging him sets a bad precedent to him and the other players.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@@RecBuddha you and I are the only two that I've read bring that up. It'd be kind of an insult to say, 'we're 14-3/15-2 and got the highly coveted Bye, and you're the uncontested leader of the team, but we don't think you're worth an investment in'. What kind of message does it send to the other guys who put THIS kind of product on the field but 'we're going to break it ALL up' over money.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@@RecBuddha and it would hard for another team to give up premium draft capital + break the bank for a guy who hadn't succeeded on any team until this year. Risky enough just to pay him the money if you aren't the Vikings.

[@Maggimae2367]

That’s what I love about JJ. So many receivers in the league would have attitude thinking they weren’t getting enough touches. JJ is about winning, about his team and his teammates. That’s what’s special about the Vikings. They all have that attitude, they all have that team first mentality

[@Hope-r6f]

I say put the franchise tag on him get rid of Mullins and keep Danielle Jones in that McCarthy sit out at least one more year

[@edguyrocks5865]

Mullens contract is up. So is Rypin. Vikes only will have JJ on the books for 2025. You could sign Darnold for 2-3 years still and keep JJ on his rookie deal still. Everyone needs 2 good QBs in case of injury.

[@rtschuh2]

Cant put the franchise tag on him- pure free agent...

[@stevejohnson7026]

​@rtschuh2 Unless he negotiated that in his contact, they can tag him.

[@Maggimae2367]

@@edguyrocks5865That’s why they signed Daniel Jones. I don’t want him to be qb1 but I think as a backup I trust him more than Mullins

[@MidnightSpecial777]

My prediction is Vikings offer Sam a 2 year contract with a 3rd year option at around 40million a year with 70 guaranteed. If he wants to get a better payday they tag and trade him to a team of his choosing and Vikings gain some draft capital.

[@joeschmoe233]

I'm thinking 3 years 150 million guaranteed. If they win a playoff game they'll pay him. They got to the playoffs and won a game. That's more than their expectations at the beginning of the year.

[@ticho6181]

You can’t trade a tagged player

[@Mintex2425]

@@joeschmoe233 they are this good because of all the pieces they have. They will not sign Darnold for 50 mil a year. I promise you Daniel jones would do exactly what Darnold has done. KOC had Nick Mullens throwing for 450. They won’t keep Darnold for more than 20. Book it

[@joeschmoe233]

@@Mintex2425 Darnold has way more talent. Jones played against a terrible Vikings defense to get his money. Darnold has played against much better teams all year. You can't really compare the two.

[@Mintex2425]

@ Darnold looked like the biggest piece of trash before he got to Minnesota. Daniel Jones would thrive under KOC and those offensive weapons

[@iNoahGuy01]

Why can't an NFL channel show NFL clips?

[@SumDoom4]

Because FOX sports have the rights

[@blakechristensen9073]

Vikes a great team to win with!

[@wb6162]

Tony Dungy's opinion is my most trusted

[@Workingman22]

As a lifelong Vikings fan Darnold is not the first guy who comes in has a career year leading vikes into playoffs and doesn't stay and chases the bag and stinks up the joint elsewhere. I'll be shocked if Darnold sticks around as this team has never matched the deals for guys who came in and became the starter when the guy should have stayed in a system he had success in. If a bad team offers Darnold max money and years he's gone it doesn't matter that he has a talented roster around him and a coach that's known him since he was in high school....money talks and why wouldn't you secure your future and get max money? I'd love for Darnold to stay but it's highly unlikely.

[@holyshit860]

i mean your longterm earnings will be higher in a successful situation. he will fail in vegas or any other garbo team that will offer him the moon

[@quest4adventure495]

Franchise tag and trade. At this point he’s worth more than a first round pick and JJ McCarthy, is also a beast. So get picks and build an absolute monster around McCarthy.

[@nolongerblocked6210]

If the Vikings let Darnold walk it's franchise malpractice. They've needed a younger franchise QB for year's, they've found one now they just need to make sure they don't screw it up

[@BigRaji1981]

JJ McCarthy wasn't drafted got it thanks

[@nolongerblocked6210]

@BigRaji1981 you mean the kid who's been hurt all year and hasn't contributed to one meaningful play all season?? Sure, why not place all your chips on a completely unproven rookie & let a veteran who's lead the team to a 14-2 record leave, what could go wrong 🤣🤦‍♂️🫵🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@BigRaji1981]

@nolongerblocked6210 no I mean the kid who was IN A QB BATTLE PRIOR TO THE INJURY DURING PRACTICE which obviously if I'm not mistaken multiple other people like Coach Dungy and other analyst have also been saying. I love it when someone has zero intelligence and resorts to kindergarten tactics.

[@nolongerblocked6210]

@@BigRaji1981 yep, that's the one who's contributed literally nothing this season. Great idea, rely on a maybe

[@BigRaji1981]

@nolongerblocked6210 yeah just like literally Dungy and other analyst have been saying about the QB room and the SYSTEM he plays in but you keep ignoring.

[@edguyrocks5865]

Darnold is 27. His persona doesn't say "I'm taking the most money possible." He's not Kirk.

[@m.iramiles9310]

"Green Bay has been hot" while Vikings were on 8-game winning streak, including 42-21 over Falcons. 🙄

[@gilbertcolonjr.7657]

Yep 😅

[@javierlopez3530]

Vikings "moneyballed" this defense and picked up players in the offseason that perhaps weren't the most talented, but fit perfectly into the system. Imagine if they can bring in more talented defensive players and take advantage of JJ Mccarthy's rookie contract? If KOC let's Darnold walk it means he knows he can get at least now-Darnold level of play out of him. This year's Vikings team is special because of excellent coaching. KOC deserves to be the highest paid coach out there and we need to pay Flores like one of the best head coaches in the NFL to keep building this defense to its highest potential under Flores. That is the road to the Vikings first Super Bowl victory.

[@ano.official]

I love how all the haters still require proof that Sam Donald is the real deal. At the beginning of the season, haters said prove to me by winning one game. So Sam Darnold wins the game. The hanger is then say prove to me by winning five games. He wins five games. We’re at the end of the season and he’s on fire and yet the haters still hate on him? They don’t think he’s the real deal? I swear any reason to hate on the Vikings.

[@robertgoodson5528]

A Baker deal would be a good deal for him. Given his history up to this point, they can't pay him more than that, and to be frank, I don't know why he would want risk his 'career' to go anywhere else.

[@davidgregor655]

Agree. Who might offer him big money? Raiders, Browns, Titans, Saints, Giants? Jets? Why would he want to go to any of those organizations? Most if not all will be looking for a new coach, new coordinators, etc. Besides, the Vikes were able to load up the defense with the $ they saved by letting Cousins leave, also were able to sign JJets to his contract. Best scenario is for Sam to sign a team friendly 2-3 yr deal and let JJ develop.

[@davidbentley9460]

Love you Tony Dungy

[@tomchell4360]

They should handle it the smartest possible way. Which is seeing how he performs when it actually matters which is the playoffs. He takes us a long way and the main reason we don't fail is because of him you keep him.

[@scruffd0g193]

Have to franchise tag him and see if he would take a Baker Mayfield type of deal. If not, tag and trade him.

[@jasonmacken4350]

Sam has already made $65 million not including endorsements. That's like getting out of college at 23 and making $1.75 million every year until you are 6o years old. He is already ok. The big mistake Kwesi made was not negotiating a $20 million team option when we signed him in case he blew up like he has. KAM you are a finance guy; you had all the leverage prior to his signing. If they win next week and do well in the playoffs, I would sit him down privately and tell him that if he is willing to sign for 3 for $75 to $100 million we will trade JJM and bolster the roster for a three-year run. If not, tag and keep for one year or tag and trade.

[@ripset8881]

He will get franchised before he is allowed to walk. No smart asset manager would not make that move

[@Washington-Dreaming]

I watched the Vikings-Packers game and Sam Darnold is better than I thought. He doesn’t have a cannon; watch Soul and Science if you disagree. But he has good ball placement and he’s mobile enough to buy time to get it to Justin Jefferson. Outside of the one pick that Darnold threw he had a very good game. But after watching Cousins in Minnesota, losing playoff games.. . I think the Vikings should offer Darnold a contract IF Sam wins at least one playoff game. If Sam loses then you have to think about looking elsewhere.

[@LawrenceDaniels-t2k]

McCarthy has a better arm & a better athlete, he's like Patrick Mahomes😮

[@stevenreid-g2y]

@@LawrenceDaniels-t2k Or is he like Ryan Leaf? You really don't know, do you.

[@LawrenceDaniels-t2k]

@@Washington-Dreaming Joe Montana didn't have the strongest arm, remember that? West coast offense 😀

[@jimmyapolis]

These "experts" keep trying to cause a distraction on the team about the Vikings signing Sam Darnold. Sam's contract runs through the super bowl and there's plenty of time to work out a deal in the offseason. The focus for the team and organization right now is to win the next game and that's it.

[@JaredHettler]

This is the easiest way to explain it... there are MAYBE 3 teams that have as good of a system as Minnesota. And they all have their franchise QBs. So Darnold's options are, you play for the Vikings for whatever they offer, or you play for a team like the Giants, Browns etc. One is going to give you a chance to win and build a legacy. One will run you into the ground.

[@ronaldshiffman9171]

Darnold is a top 5 NFL QB. In general, the NFL does not know what they are doing evaluating players and paying them. I expect Minnesota will be better next year if Darnold returns and doesn't break the bank.

[@edwinfrydendall-cn8qb]

I've gone back and forth on this. My prior solution was to franchise Darnold to see if McCarthy is the real thing. But, that's a middle-of-the-road solution that I don't think either player would really like. And, you remember what Mr. miahi told Daniel-san: stay in the middle of the road and get squished like a grape. Now, I'm thinking, give Darnold his big contract. Whatever it takes to keep him a Viking. Sorry, JJ, but business is business. You want to be the starter, then outperform Sam.

[@stevenreid-g2y]

Having watched most of the Vikings wins I've come to the conclusion that those people that think Darnold's success is solely due to the system he plays in are delusional. He has great pocket awareness and moves around to buy time in order to make many of those big plays downfield. That along with his commitment once he makes a decision is key to his success. Yes, he has great personnel and coaching but if you think you can plug just anyone into his spot and win 14 games, you are wrong! Just look at last year's Vikings.

[@ericfloyhar2973]

Sam needs to stay with the Vikings. The way that team embraced Sam entering the locker room yesterday told the entire story. It's not about the numbers (which are truly impressive btw), it's not about the record (which is equally as incredible), but it's about the way the team has embraced this team as their leader. Sam is the real deal in this real deal scheme.

[@stevejohnson7026]

Why is it fans always feel their star QB's should take less money. This is a business. Sam quite possibly is at the point of his career where his potential for a large contract is at its highest. If I am the 49ers I sign Darnold and trade Purdy.

[@daviduhr4941]

You shouldn’t overpay for a player who’s had one good year… show you can duplicate it a second year and you deserve the bag for real… hurts had one elite year and has been barely decent since… love had one half of one year being elite and has been wholly inconsistent this year… Purdy had a great year and then proved he couldn’t elevate his team when they needed him this year. The league is full of guys who looked good and then fell off… who is AR15 gonna be? Is Stroud legit? In this league you need to prove that you can get consistent results. Darnold looks the part and I believe in him, but I want to see what he does in the playoffs and next year before I hand over the blank check… a 3 year team friendly deal would be great… otherwise franchise tag and let it ride.

[@joeschmoe233]

Darnold is more talented than Purdy. If they win a playoff game, pay him a 3 year 150 million dollar deal with a 4th year option. They also need to find a way to keep Brian Flores.

[@edguyrocks5865]

This. Hopefully this is the breakout year for Sam. Team loves him, and his attitude is miles above Cousins. That said,

[@scruffd0g193]

A baker Mayfield type of deal is the best case.

[@mikefromreno]

14-2. Pay the man.

[@TyroneBiggums789]

Couldn’t have said it any better myself

[@decafmocha211]

Give Darnold what he has earned.

[@TelexToTexel]

To be brutally honest, Vikes maybe have only two games left this season, and Darnold may be a forgotten trend by end January

[@thorkagemob1297]

As a Vikings fan, im so sick of this being the conversation every single week Darnold plays good. You should be talking about RIGHT NOW

[@scruffd0g193]

Well he’s not under contract next year and Vikings are gonna have to outbid a few teams. Even if he’s tagged. Other teams can offer him a bigger contract and trade for him.

[@MJScoutArchMar]

Actually, Detroit keeps pace with the Vikings 😊

[@travistar]

49s had both and picked one

[@briansnider3467]

Koc is better with QBs than Kyle Shannan by far

[@ehansbrough593]

@@travistar Yeah, the Wrong One!! Don't be surprised if the Niners enter the Sam Darnold Sweepstakes at the end of this season, instead of overpaying Purdy.

[@earnmoreskimore]

surprised that harrison didn't call Darnold trash.

[@paulie3466]

Browns/Michigan fan here keep Darnold make McCarthy learn 14-2 1 game left in season why would you not get him back

[@ripset8881]

It's the best problem to have in the NFL. A M.V.P level player at the most important position at the premier spot

[@chazp6632]

Before they started the NFC Championship game with Randall C, they awarded him a huge contract the week prior. He played less than stellar..... and they lost. .. Wait until after season and make him your franchise player. NOBODY has anything on him~!

[@V3x0r]

There is no way Sam goes back to the Jets. The Vikings can franchise him to lock him up for another year at a cool 40 million unless he's willing to make a team friendly deal. If we do pay him a ton of money make it on a short contract and prove he can replicate success for a 2nd year or better yet tie up the money in incentives/milestones. Going to the Raiders or another terrible team is not going to go well - we have superb talent around him and one of the best coaches in the league. Not many of those QB needy teams can offer that.

[@TheRealDuncanMacleod]

“I rather have Prudy” ok…

[@citytonightproductions]

He is infinitely better than Cousins, he proved it this year that he is a winner. But yes we can’t pay him the Cousins money. That was ludicrous and I hope the organization woke up after that disaster contract.

[@nicstevens6499]

Sam can get the "good deal.." Win the Super Bowl and make millions in endorsements... part of the calculus...

[@MrMojo271]

Darnold just got $10 million for 1 year. I’ll take that!

[@sammajor2075]

Pay Cousins,but not Darnold. Wow.

[@Drew-r7s]

How is he a 4 Star C. He's Having a good year though

[@thomasbeach7436]

If another team gives him the stars and moon let him go. They will find out that they don't get the Vikings by getting the Vikings QB. Just like what has happened to the Falcons with Cousins. Cousins in on the bench now.

[@coach6662]

The Vikes could franchise tag Sam, he'd get about $41 million for 2025, but I think they do right by him, offer him a 2 year deal, and let him decide what he wants to do. The Jones signing gives the Vikes a plan B for 2025; J.J. starts if he's ready and Jones is #2 if he'll sign with Minnesota for 1 or 2 years

[@scruffd0g193]

2 year deal seems like a slap in the face to Darnold. Great year, teammates love you. Hear is only a 2 year deal that’s really a 1 year deal.

[@coach6662]

@scruffd0g193 I don't disagree, but the Vikings have 3 picks in the upcoming draft, so F.A. with $80-90 million in cap space is important this off-season. If you spend $40 million + on a QB, that limits F.A. money for DB, OL, etc. They may choose to let him walk and get his money

[@tigerhoods7927]

I mean to be honest most ppl still won’t be sold on Sam darnold. It makes sense he can play good this year and stink up the joint next year so you always have to be careful in these situations

[@JDinero7023]

He'll be better & more comfortable next yr.

[@elderdwaynehull5377]

You can't count a man's money, he us worth at least 40 to 50 millions a year.

[@mitchlee3483]

250 mil / 5 yr

[@RHCollector]

Give coach some visine.

[@TheRealDuncanMacleod]

You selfish

[@klauscaptbsquad7044]

I love how the national pundits, who have been blatantly wrong about this team and QB all season, are weighing in with their opinions on what they should do next.

[@Cup_of_Joe13]

We gotta keep Sammy D

[@DesoBuck]

Sam is gonna have to take a pay cut if he wants to stay in Minnesota

[@blake350z]

10.1 M 1 year deal

[@rsb512]

We've got to stop it with this great quarterback room. JJ could not throw the ball well in college and Jones is a scatterbrain and not a drop-back quarterback.

[@Hsoj-lf4cx]

Let him walk otherwise we’re right back into a cousins situation. We have a stud QB on the bench. Use the 100+ million and attack free agency weak spots

[@bradleysample3246]

Get the bag, 5 quarterback for what? most teams don't carry 3

[@valleyridgesimmentals8969]

$40 million a year for a QB is total bs, they did that once and got burned just like Atlanta is finding out now, there's no one man show in football like basketball, you gotta have good linemen, receivers, running backs, defensive players, you don't win superbowls with one guy, it takes 22 guys.

[@Chunkyb514]

I really like Sam, but he was damaged goods before KOC and the Vikings. I have all the confidence in the world KOC will turn JJ into a great QB. He was crushing it in camp and was neck and neck with Darnold when he was playing with the ones. I’d rather have more cap space to fill the holes in the roster. We only have three draft picks and Flores will most likely be gone.

[@davidb9531]

Sam Darnold is not Kirk Cousins, he's a better player first, and he dont care about a truck load of money

[@toma3447]

What if the Vikings get to the superbowl or win it? Then what? Then what is that conversation with Sam like?

[@srobeck77]

49ers will offer Darnold a QB market resetting contract

[@mgtow-balance3409]

has their superbowl window closed, tho? i think it has

[@jeffreyolive8375]

Non exclusive tag. Signs with 49ers and Vikes get two ones.

[@redlegds_adventures]

Waiting for a USC QB to win a SB

[@erdrick22]

Rodney forgot he was a Vikings hater!, don't worry he'll remember again soon.

[@ryanmitchell788]

It’s all irrelevant because he hasn’t done anything in the playoffs. If he loses the first round or even against the Lions next week, it makes a big difference. The Vikings love JJ McCarthy. He is the future.

[@marcel-ifc17]

McCarthy hasn't played a single down in an actual NFL competitive game. He could bust out and then what?

[@Oyomon1029]

The Packers play the Great 8 minute game

[@LamarFaciane]

By paying him, that was easy ✌🏽

[@narrativetherapist]

What should the Vikings do with Darnold? Make sure he ends up on San Francisco or Seattle, so he can continue to flourish. But don't re-sign him. Spend that money elsewhere. They're good at QB.

[@thebigguy8306]

🤔My 2¢, yes Sam is having the time of his life there, but get the money

[@JEAARCHITX]

They will handle it appropriately and professionally which means nothing to do with what these bozos say.

[@Daunte1984]

I think he'd prefer to stay for less money over a trash team. I mean 40 million is still 40 freaking million.

[@keithturner7102]

In this economy I’ll take my chances with a big payday. Can’t raise a family with Super Bowl rings.

[@okstate999]

Lol. So 10 million a year isn't enough? That's way more than I'm going to make my entire lifetime.

[@keithturner7102]

@ $10 million a year is peanuts

[@JohnHaeg-f8e]

Is three years $100M enough? It might be. ​@@keithturner7102

[@mgtow-balance3409]

​@@keithturner7102darnold's net worth is $30M. do you think he cares THAT much about money?

[@Dontlovemoney]

If I am Sam Donald I'm following the money and creating the most possible generational wealth for my family. Later for all of those other emotion and sentimental based considerations. This is a business and owners don't show loyalty to the help over money

[@RaoulDuk3]

Owners don’t show loyalty anymore, players don’t show loyalty anymore. I’m Not sure why the fans show loyalty anymore. Why do people even buy player jerseys if that player will bounce at the first sniff at a few dollars more.

[@steveblyth341]

Vikings have a great problem at QB! Finally the Vikings have a great all around team situation. Management, coaching, players and culture. Sam should do what Brady did. Take less money and stay with Vikings

[@cos4779]

Sammy knows first hand how important a good org is, hes staying. 😊

[@williammouri1096]

The Vikings. Every few years they rise up only to miserably fail. Sam deserves some money for real.😅😅😅

[@vincentsimpson2457]

Sam to Cleveland

[@danielbrueggemann3058]

How hilarious if the lions lose by their own doing what would the media have to talk about 🤔

[@benschmokel6350]

Franchise tag!! Keep ‘em around

[@aayanrussell7972]

There's a Sam Darnold hater on every show.

[@gordonstewart8897]

The smart play would be to franchise Darnold and see what he does next year, because his performance this year has all but guaranteed that McCarthy won't see the field anytime soon. barring injury. Getting rid of Diggs was a huge move. He was a cancer in the locker room. All the talent in the world. Yes, he caught the Minneapolis Miracle. However, a selfish and conceited player.

[@gshartman6576]

Sam should be humble about what has happened in Minnesota and not be greedy. Look at Tom Brady!! Don't forget how pathetic you were before the Vikings!!

[@peterblood1486]

They paid JJ big money they can't afford to keep Darnold he's gonna bolt after the season ends.

[@Sonicfan640]

Vikings have 78 million in cap space for 2025.

[@Olaf236]

And a lot of players to sign….

[@CrudPig12]

​@@Sonicfan640so let's waste it all on a QB so y'all can keep complaining about the oline, Dtackle and cornerback situation.

[@LC-nr9vo]

Get rid of Daniel Jones!🧐

[@lovefrompraha]

Darnold probably will chase the payday and his career will get ruined somewhere else. Greed in this league always ruins great team situations.

[@WillyPDX94]

If the Vikings beat the Lions and take the 1-seed, HE should be the MVP not Josh.

[@John-pc3cx]

Somebody will overpay, but not the Vikings. We did that with Cousins and nothing to show for it.

[@tbone4709]

What should the Vikings do? 2 years 30million. Don't like it, BYE. Whatever team he goes to, he will not be this good unless the other team has the weapons the Vikings do.