NFL.com Lists 9 Possible Destinations for QB Sam Darnold

[@MichaelRucker-ns5po]

Let Darnold walk and have JJ and DJ as QB 1 & 2 respectfully

[@swanksthetiger1169]

DJ QB1.

[@luvtasinga]

Godspeed, Sammy!

[@billhicks808]

Don't forget that was Sam's first taste of the postseason. He might just be one of those guys that has to fail at things before they succeed. Wish him luck wherever he goes, but it's the McCarthy era here and now.

[@VikingJeff]

Pretty sure Darnold is going to want to start and pretty sure he will get more then 15 million a year.

[@MyViking19]

Keep him for one more season, show some loyalty too...SKOL

[@ronaldkulas5748]

I hope the Vikes keep Darnold for another year or two. As for me, I do not blame him for these losses; there was plenty of blame to go around for those losses. Good coaching from the opponents exploited the Viking's weaknesses, IMO. I would not fault Darnold one bit if he leaves for another team. The lack of appreciation from a ton of fans surely must perplex him. I wish him the best.

[@nathanbartels200]

We can’t keep Darnold AND fix the trenches. It’s time to move on.

[@jiordone8563]

I wouldn't stay if I were Darnold, he could do nothing well enough for the media or fans as long as McCarthy is on the roster waiting to take over.

[@ronaldkulas5748]

@@jiordone8563 Thank you for your reply. We are on the same page. If Sam leaves for another team, I wonder what these "fans" will think when McCarthy wins only 4 games next year? It is possible that will be the scenario. Again, thanks for your comment.

[@JakeHamm-nc7xk]

I just don’t want Darnold to leave for nothing. IF he leaves, then I hope that we can somehow get something for him

[@kevinrasmussen3294]

maybe we will get a comp pick next year

[@Bluboy30]

I still think Darnold will go to the Rams, assuming Stafford retires after their playoffs run is over with.

[@tomvan6008]

Best place for him with McVay and back in his home state.

[@jiordone8563]

Not sure if Stafford will retire, he still looks capable. Who knows what McVay thinks of him though.

[@bobbyjohnson8380]

Rams, Raiders, Titans

[@ctg8563]

Where-ever he goes I think this season was his high point

[@jiordone8563]

I think if he gets on a solid team, he can eventually get a playoff win or two.

[@derekbaker3279]

Good morning SKOLmates! Here are 4 thoughts re Darnold's next team: 1. For those who missed KOC's presser yesterday, I will mention that KOC himself said that there were a number of Vikes games which were won *because* of Darnold's excellent play. This does not negate what happened against the Lions & Rams in games 17 & 18....but what it does do is accurately recount the full story about Darnold 's year with the Vikes.. 2. IMHO, if Darnold is to have a chance of success next year, his destination team *must* have a good to excellent O-line, a very good OC, a very good QBs coach, plus a somewhat patient fan base & a patient/constructive local media. For those reasons, IMHO, he'd be nuts to go to the Giants or Jets 3. FWIW, I do not think that it is a sure thing that Darnold's debacles at the end of the Vikes' will continue wherever Darnold lands. If he goes to the right place, he just may continue to improve as he was doing for most of the season under the guidance of the Vikes' Quarterback Whisperer'. Darnold proved his critics wrong after he signed with the Vikes, and he may do so again....stranger things have happened every year in the NFL! 4. While it would be an awkward situation, I think that the chances of Darnold wanting to return to the Vikes - and be willing to take a rather low salary to make it happen- are greater than folks may think. The same goes for KOC's interest in Darnold, but with the provision that it is McCarthy's job to lose. Although KOC seemed to be impressed with Daniel Jones, I guess it's possible that either (a) Jones wants to sign with another team, and/or (b) the Vikes decide to let Jones go. So, fans should keep this in the back of their minds, just in case....

[@geoffreysaign364]

Luck to Darnold, just not in MN!!! Time to move on. We don't need another wannabe, or Cousins, or question mark in his game. Everyone will blitz him now.

[@jiordone8563]

and maybe he'll find a team/coach who will know what to do when they do blitz. The Vikings were not ready for that.

[@bigdogmn73]

I don't see Stafford retiring after the way he killed us twice this year.

[@toddig]

With the current state of QB's in this league, half the teams in the NFL would be more than happy to take a 14-win QB!

[@Blade332]

Don't underestimate the angle where Kwesi gets someone on the horn who doesn't think they can get Darnold on the open market, but would be willing to trade to get him into the door for a year to see if he could be the guy. Regardless of what happened the last two games of the year, QB's don't "Luck" unto 35 TD's 12 INT's in 16 games without having *something* in the tank. It's a shame though, as if he had played well we'd be looking at 1st and then some compensation from teams for him or JJ in trade.

[@jiordone8563]

Darnold to the Steelers would be interesting. They are a team who almost always has a defense, and they like to run the ball. Plus, I would like to see someone like Tomlin make Darnold tougher and stop babying him so much. Perhaps that is a good fit! Wish Darnold the best, he seems like a great dude.

[@andrewcarlson9695]

Darold will have increased value because of this years performance.

[@billnope7840]

Some teams just want to get over .500, and Darnold certainly fits that plan.

[@marcvanherr4683]

The tag and trade is still the most viable scenario. You stated you thought he'll sign for 30-35M. The tag is about 40M. If a team wants him and doesn't want to compete with other teams driving up the price, tag and trade is the solution. Once traded, they sign him for 3 years at $100-110M with an out after 2 years. This gives them an improved team and an opportunity to find the long term QB, whether that's Darnold, another FA, or the draft. The Vikes get a little draft capital, maybe a 2nd and 5th round picks and use the cap space to address the OL and DL problems.

[@Ym-sm7nx]

He will still get good money he only lost to 2 teams this yr

[@charlesonoszko3860]

We coukd keep Sammy and jones as a back-up to JJ for next season. Let the other 2 go and fix our Oline .

[@josephdaly2041]

That would be a lot of money for a 2nd and 3rd string QB and isn’t feasible. It’s one or the other and more likely than not it’ll be DJ.

[@charlesonoszko3860]

@josephdaly2041 very true

[@cole0848]

jets fans would all still have his jersey too

[@mt_baldwin]

A lot are saying keep him to back up McCarthy. That ship has sailed. Look at how flip floppy most of the Vikings fanbase is, having Darnold and a healthy McCarthy on the same roster now is begging to create the most toxic QB situation in the league. Is it fair to McCarthy to start him knowing that if he struggles two games in a row a ton of fans will turn on him, the media will fan the flames for clicks, and everyone will be calling to bench McCarthy for Darnold? the reverse is true too if Darnold tried to start again. Gotta do the "Cortez burning his ships" thing now because there is no going back.

[@coreyczech]

I'm really not seeing a lot of Vikings fans saying this. It seems like an overwhelming majority of comments, no matter that channel or platform, have Vikings fans all in on McCarthy with no desire to pay Sam. Not sure where you're getting that idea from.

[@Trukson79]

Isn't DJ already getting paid by the Giants? So he could sign with Vikings for the minimum?

[@MichaelRucker-ns5po]

Those are my thoughts

[@Phriedah]

He got cut, and i think he's outside of the guaranteed money on his contract, so im not sure he's being paid by them this year, even though he's still probably on their cap hit

[@ryanhellander1619]

If I’m darnold I go to Miami asap

[@kevinrasmussen3294]

They dont got 25-35 million for a QB also they got Tua who they are paying alot. Miami is in no need of him

[@urbanoramirez3388]

People keep saying Kirk can sign with Browns for minimum. Why not bring him back to Minnesota for the minimum as a back up. It extends his career and gives us a great back up.

[@wellzy999]

Chokin' Sam Darnold, aka Canada's quarterback

[@jayramsey690]

Bring Sammy back!

[@JRayJo2024]

With us possibly resigning a veteran quarterback to back, could we resign Daniel Jones at veteran minimum to ensure more in the salary cap for other positions like DL, IOL and RB?

[@arthurhartsock1407]

Let Falcons have Darnold. Stupid enough to want Cousins.

[@nicstevens6499]

Darnold ain't gone till he's gone. He's far more affordable after those last two games. There's more to the story.. Was he injured or what? He had his throwing hand pinky wrapped up the last few games. He played great most of the year.

[@RibRiles-x3t]

He had his pinky wrapped for more than a few games. It was more like half the season.

[@robjohnson4059]

I wonder if the 49ers might bring him back. Purdy?

[@jacksonmillikan749]

DJ on the same deal as Darnold. Sit JJ for another year and spend the cap on the Lines. And pray KOC learns football.

[@elcamino6954]

We should keep sam at QB 2 just incase JJ needs more time to develop

[@chrisanderson3127]

All this talk about handing the keys to McCarthy is nuts. The plan was to develop him and he missed the season. Bring back Darnold or let McCarthy and Jones compete for the 2025 opener. Make the starter earn the job!

[@edwinduran3389]

Tag and trade. Get something for him. JJ is the guy and Daniel Jones goes into KOC QB Rehab Clinic as QB2

[@dammad8584]

Teams will realize he holds on to the ball too long and isn't a scrambler.....his value drops dramatically

[@jiordone8563]

no it didn't, he'll get far more than the $10 million he got this year.

[@Bigrailindad333]

JJ McCarthy is a system qb and will get hurt again! He’s a bust

[@senshibat8920]

Passing yards pretty good not the Kurt in Washington garbage time stats with less talent. Tag trade. Draft picks off set comp picks? Sign the IOL you want..

[@patrickharty9214]

I really do not care as long as it's not in Minnesota.

[@jiordone8563]

yeah, it really sucks that he had a huge part in winning 14 fricken games for you this year. Be careful what you wish for in boy wonder McCarthy

[@selfhelp9685]

​@@jiordone8563 No one is listening to your fear mongering.

[@Yui789esss]

Anyone that gets Donald will get a Atlanta Falcons -Kirk Cousins 2.0 …. I would rather take a chance with Russell Wilson

[@Luminousgrin]

Talk about a train wreck

[@vikwillwin]

He won't get under 40 million per year , I think 125 for 3 years about 55 guaranteed !!!

[@tylerjacobson8012]

You know jokes do eventually run their course and hearing the same joke 100 times is like hearing someone chew with their mouth open. Just say Kirk, no one is laughing anymore.

[@JohnWillow-p6l]

Mac jones beat

[@Aaron-nb8yd]

Thanks Darnold, it's like thinking you have the perfect gf then she gets comfy and ur like, "oh hell no"... See ya!

[@LoeLatham]

I’ll tell you where he can go … HELL! 😂😂😂