BREAKING: Minnesota Vikings Sign QB Daniel Jones!

[@davidking6554]

It’s almost Christmas and we are the Island of Misfit QB’s!

[@ReganDeHaan]

@@davidking6554 lmao

[@joeleuer1842]

Can we be honest. We always have been.

[@skolvikings354]

I’m excited to see the new LBs play while IP heals

[@lordofarcades]

How are we gonna know if hes any good?

[@johnlimke9313]

Been saying the Vikes have been on the island for years

[@Iriea09]

For a league minimum contract. It's a steal.

[@slumpt420]

Forreal. Can still make free agent moves in the off-season and sign good players from the draft. Giants pay him for the next year or two, i think, maybe even longer?Honestly, a crazy turn of events. This season has been crazy.

[@rudypeal6489]

TCO Performance center the world leader in rehabilitating broken quarterbacks.

[@elcamino6954]

Perfect signing, its towards end of season and sammy has been getting banged up. Id rather see jones than mullens

[@aaronridenour3449]

Nick Mullens just a chill guy

[@oscarhess1376]

When you get put in for two plays and go 2/2 on big third down plays but you are just a chill guy that doesn’t give a fuck

[@steffongames]

when everyone gets mad at you for throwing 4 touchdowns a game but also 5 interceptions but your just a chill guy that plays football

[@DustinHaning]

Honestly happy for him. I've worked for places with a shitty culture and didn't realize how shitty it was until I left and went somewhere with a good culture. This has to be a huge relief for DJ.

[@tahrendt1]

Danny dimes in the house! The WINNING Viking culture is firmly established. You can Never have too many good QB’s on the roster. I’m officially excited about a “3rd?” string QB…Let’s Go! Skol

[@robertgoodman7114]

If O'Connell can turn this lump of coal around, every QB in need of help will be standing in line to come here.

[@TheCruzan26]

DJ is not a bad QB. He was set up to fail in NY. Bottom 3 WR core and O-line for his first 5 years in the league.

[@PDot-12]

@@TheCruzan26same with Sam.

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

No I won't stand for Aaron rogers resurgence

[@richborn6700]

Might as well bring Brady out of retirement for an encore run while JJ rides the pine another year

[@claysmith8840]

@@lifeasafanpodcast9529if Aaron Rodgers has a resurgence with the Vikings of all teams the entire Midwest might implode

[@dewainejohnson2305]

Great to add a quality backup

[@HOV4N]

Sam Darnold didn’t look good before, now look at him. His first year with the Vikings he’s doing okay. DJ just needs to sit and learn

[@alexhowe]

Daniel Jones doesn't suck. The Giants exposed how shoddy and carelessly their organization is run by going on Hard Knocks. 2007 Tom Brady couldn't have won under that kind of "leadership".

[@JiKeeY202]

I hope you have that same energy when you find out he does! ps...Always remember the team who beat 07 Tom brady, in the super bowl & the team who hasn't been to one since the seventies

[@JuliaSamoylenko]

Woohooo! Let’s see how this works out. I immediately went to your page!! Hahaha

[@Bluboy30]

I like this signing. Let's say if he makes the roster next season, he could be a good backup to either JJ McC or Darnold if he's back with the team. I mean no one thought Darnold would have a year like he's having now with this team. Jones can learn from KOC and maybe resurrect his career.

[@TimmyMartin-qx5wj]

Great move , the perfect backup going forward GO VIKES SKOL!!!

[@setsailatnoon]

KOC is the modern day Bud Grant

[@richborn6700]

They even look kinda similar. It's eerie

[@johnzdrazil2140]

What this coaching staff is able to do with players, why not. Welcome to the Vikings Daniel Jones!! SKOL

[@no_name-zo1hy]

Honestly good signing. It will be interesting to see what happens in the offseason.

[@JeremySoAnnoying]

Its going to be funny if he had a career game with us next year

[@BeachAspalt]

Against the Giants 👌😂

[@danielgilbert7265]

Plus if darnold leaves after this year they'd have jones backup jj great idea

[@stevebrown6895]

great for him to get a fresh start in a great cullture and awsome coach who will help him a ton plus a lot more talented team

[@jimbo92107]

Halfway House for abused NFL QBs... O'Connell University... QB Finishing School... KOC, the QB Whisperer... Whatever you wanna call it, it's working. KOC's tutelage has improved every QB he has worked with, from Cousins to Darnold. No reason he can't do the same for Daniel Jones. Smart move, young man. Soak up some book learnin' on the practice squad, then maybe bump Rypien off the 53 to become 3rd string, in 2025 compete with JJ McCarthy for the starting job, then either start or backup the starter on a good team for a season. In 2026, you emerge a finished NFL QB, ready to spread your wings and win some games...in another division, please. What a great way for KOC to stack some draft picks, while raising the average level of QB play for the whole league. Good show!

[@richborn6700]

Well Florio wanted Jones throwing to Jefferson. Now he got it 😂😂

[@robjohnson4059]

It's obvious, as a former QB, KOC has a special place for QBs. It's great to have a head coach invested in the most important position in the sport.

[@existencewarrior2920]

Based on this signing, I’m guessing the Vikings is fully committed to JJ McCarthy as their future franchise QB. Jones is the backup, 2:54 while DARNOLD will be gone at the end this season.

[@karenhardie1132]

It's great. Remember the year the niners were in the playoffs, and they ran out. Minshew just broke his collarbone. They get hurt easily. Smart hire vikings. Sam, Geno, Baker all excelled when they left struggling teams.

[@brandanbutler8789]

Gink got us 6 pts and a new QB.

[@richborn6700]

Yet another unexpected gift of Hunter and Cousins leaving

[@everettfransdal8894]

This is a alright signing as a Vikings fan

[@mr.misanthrope1991]

I mean best case scenario Darnold stays here because he wants to and we have a QB competition next year with JJ Darnold and Jones.

[@RibRiles-x3t]

Darnold will gone. Barring a huge meltdown he’s gonna get a good contract from a team.

[@19eightyforeisnow]

​@@RibRiles-x3traiders?

[@richborn6700]

​@@19eightyforeisnowif Stafford retires McVay would probably make a move for Darnold. He's a So Cal kid, that's a nice homecoming for the Rams

[@michaelburtyk6080]

Daniel Jones, like most QBs, has to have the pieces around him. Walking away from Sequan Barkley (like the Giants did), is devastating to a QB, because the QB now becomes the opponent's main point of attention.

[@MichaelRucker-ns5po]

I really like this, if we can retain him. He will be one hell of a back up for McCarthy. This also says that Darnold probably wont be here next season.... tag and trade one time?!!

[@patrickojeda8049]

If anyone can change him, O’Connell can

[@richborn6700]

Getting him into the system now with a potential full off-season to acclimate? He might be a passable passer by September

[@bozoboardman]

Good signing if Jones sticks around as backup to JJ next year

[@tublisvaj8966]

Aaron rogers will be playing for the Vikings next year 😂😂😂

[@Oni1975]

I see adding Jones as a forward-thinking move. Assuming Darnold doesn't have a meltdown in the rest of the season (and playoffs), he'll essentially be priced out of next year. Assuming Jones can show the Vikings something good, he can serve as the bridge QB next season like Darnold was supposed to be this year. That's a couple of assumptions, sure, but I don't think they're outlandish. Good luck to Daniel, he's found a great home.

[@cliffjaden2841]

my thoughts? If the Vikings meet the Eagles in the playoffs... we now have someone who has played them and what they do and don't do

[@healthyone100]

wow i'm a giant fan but now i'm a viking fan!

[@everythingman1617]

Isn't there something here that if Daniel Jones leaves to a different team in the offseason that the Vikes would qualify for a comp pick as well?

[@danolson5330]

This move is an upgrade to our backup QB and if/when he leaves next year his contract will most likely net us a compensatory pick. Grade A+ move

[@tylerschmaltz3365]

I just love how aggressive the Vikings are being with all these free agencies and trades

[@SkolValkyrie]

This looks good for other positions and free agency, particularly recievers. It shows a good coaching philosophy towards development of players as part of a team. This will show up with players that might get paid more somewhere else, but wants to be a part of a great environment. And hopefully this culminates into a dozen Jerombardis in the next 10 years.

[@johnlimke9313]

I have no issues with it, see how he does

[@jamesxiong6420]

Bring back the jersey edit pictures with Paint.

[@aaronthaministerwilliams3963]

I love the signing bro.

[@js002003]

love the move, even after he comes off of the PS tho, still think Mullens will be the better in game back up as he'll know the whole offense and has shown he's not afraid of the moment and can sling it, but God forbid if Darnold can't play a week, think Jones will be the better upside play with a full week of offensive install as the starter.

[@Charles-jg8dz]

We are so happy for Daniel. If he's on the practice squad, can another claim him?

[@tombob4547]

This was not on my bingo card this season that’s for sure

[@snipey3609]

Darnold and Jones are the Draft 3-6-Mafia. Skol!

[@brady6048]

If KOC can turn him into a quality back up, that would be a win. I think he definitely has a higher ceiling than mullens

[@Rodewarrior]

Solid QB2 and potentially good competition for McCarthy next season for qb1

[@ParkourRhett]

As a Giants fan here, and Daniel Jones supporter, this hurts my soul 😭 Daniel Jones NEVER got the support and help he needed to succeed. You guys will get a hard worker behind Darnold and McCarthy. PS sorry about that playoff game 😂

[@poohbear4702]

LOL Grossi said yesterday he wanted an NFC team to pick Jones so he could beat the Vikings in the playoffs. I guess they got ahead of him on that. Now the only way he beats us in the playoffs is from within.

[@chrisgoodwin2745]

The Giants gave him 6 years to prove himself & people act like the Giants treated him poorly. The league made fun of the Giants & there fans because of Jones & now we will watch him miss wide open receivers & if Jones has to win a big game for you guys you guys are done.

[@chrisgoodwin2745]

Daniel Jones career record in prime time games 1-15

[@morichter1722]

I also heard that if we he leaves this offseason we get a comp pick in return. Makes it even less risk, worst case scenario is we just got a 300k 7th round pick? I’ll take it

[@derekbaker3279]

*Bring on THE QUARTERBACK WHISPERER !!!* . lol "[...Two minutes into overtime...it's 3rd and 5 from the Lions' 40 yard line... ....and the Vikes just need to get into field goal range.. ....Danielle Jones lines up in the slot to the right.... ....it's a pitch from Darnold...Jones has some room... .....OMG!... Jones throws it deep.!... ..TOUCHDOWN JUSTIN JEFFERSON!!!" ...Vikings win!!!..We're going to the Super Bowl, baby!!!..] (..a man can dream, right?..) ;)

[@HadesZander-q6z]

Hell yeah skol

[@johntix9414]

Hope he don’t distract Kevin from Sam

[@anssiheiskala8694]

Jax fan here but this was smart move. If Malboro man mealt now you have goooood Qb

[@rentii1261]

Plus a potential compensatory pick down the line... we need draft capital

[@germanalvarado5473]

On our defense I feel it! Our Offense on a consistent high level performance, no! With the talent we have we fail to dominate! We just get by. No up temp game for four quarters of play- who we beat early on in the season either shows me something in the remaining 6 games (Cardinals, Falcons, Bears, Seahawks, Packers & Lions) or it supports our continued struggling to win. Stats and wins look great on paper but on the field that is another matter.

[@clintonreisig]

It saved his career

[@alecrechtiene558]

I think we are seeing a change in QB development trends in the nfl.

[@jessemontgomery8987]

Best case scenario we franchise tag darnold this year and trade him, jones plays well next year so vikings can francbise tag him and trade him, also if kwesi can have a good dragt with a few extra picks could set u the vikings for jj career for the next decade

[@pelandes1980]

Even if another team wants him on their roster, he can turn it down and stay on our practice squad. Regardless he has his 2024 salary already paid by NY.

[@tylerschmaltz3365]

Mama, I can fix them!!!😂😂😂 I love it

[@jmdittrich]

I think this means that Sam is gone, he will get a Bag from another team, Jones will sign a 7 M deal with the Vikings and compete with JJ next year to start. I love that Idea... it's kind of like what the steelers did this year. let's make it happen. His athletic ability is high. He is capable but just not reliable. He may be a good partner for JJ as well.

[@Bugaloo44]

Great pickup

[@showdown7512]

I thought the reason the Lions released Justin Houston was for Jones. Wow.

[@hairball5684]

He’s worth it for qb sneaks alone

[@ElizabethGillis-Bennett-ot6rj]

Yes. Tush push

[@flynnanderson9510]

Always been a fan of Walter Jr. hope he thrives somewhere even if it isn’t here

[@clintonreisig]

Mama, I can change him

[@danjones2164]

The Raiders could had signed him after Minshew went down.

[@raypetty9606]

I hope other teams begin releasing their top defensive linemen before the end of the season.

[@hotboxedHemi300]

he got them “im lost” eyes but hey if he can throw the ball good who cares

[@A2Blizzard]

Why put him on practice squad. He's an upgrade over rypien and mullena

[@MKnuggetz]

Probably for a week or 2. Learn the playbook

[@no_name-zo1hy]

Probably to get him acclimated to the playbook.

[@briankruesi6484]

Not an upgrade if he doesn’t know the plays. Needs to earn the spot through hard work and dedication.

[@catchingphoenixrtr]

Mullens has the highest passer rating in the NFL (min. 2 passes)

[@DavisHMoore]

@@catchingphoenixrtrwhat a wonderful sample size there

[@johnhensel6788]

Welcome to the New York Wests Daniel Dimeus!!!

[@BS_Stuff]

It was destiny... He has a 'J' as one of his intials!

[@JiKeeY202]

Did I hear somebody say that daniel jones "had the talent beaten out of him in new york"?!? As a giants fan, I don't believe this is a credible podcast as a result of the above! His agent literally stuck up our front office at gunpoint after beating you guys in a playoff game!.. i hope y'all see the real him when it matters

[@luketorkelson3647]

they need to sign him to the main roster. they signed him to the practice squad. there are QB needed teams out there. Raiders, Panthers, Cowboys.

[@brian_vb]

Fr he fits right in compared to our last two QB’s 😂

[@bartwieden]

Adding DJ is an awesome move as Sam will likely get paid after this season. The steeling Davis from the GB PS was even better IMO. Going back to his natural position at LB should be a big part of replacing #0. Plus screwing the GBP is a plus!

[@ryannewazada2102]

Daniel Jones, like Jim Plunkett and Sam Darnold, has an opportunity to resurrect his NFL career in Minnesota. Jim Plunkett's career was resurrected with the 1980 Oakland Raiders. Plunkett led the Raiders to Super Bowl XV championship in New Orleans, LA. Super Bowl LIX is in New Orleans, LA.

[@geeleeskolvikes]

Great news! Minimum cost, low risk, high reward, good insurance policy for the rest of the season, and possible solid back up for next year. Great job Kwesi and KOC! SKOL!

[@germanalvarado5473]

We’ll see! We get the opportunity to prove with 3 games in our division what our coach is about. The other 3 games will also be telling!

[@unicornhearts]

Why is everybody looking at this as a long-term thing? And this doesn’t put less pressure on Sam; it puts more pressure on him to do better and it gets in his head. Now they’re more likely to bench him for any mistake.

[@RibRiles-x3t]

Hot take!!! Darnold leaves and Mccown becomes his OC wherever he lands, Danny Dimes will be our backup next season. It’s actually smart signing him because nothing with McCarthy is a guarantee and he brings a lot of depth to the qb room.

[@yungng00220]

Christmas is coming 🎉🎉🎉Vikings 🎉! Great for investment opportunities for QB roster😂😂😂😂

[@william411]

Daniel Jones is a mobile qb, good to have on the practice squad to give our defense a look at a mobile qb if we are facing one, Kyler Murray and Jordan Love coming up.

[@mwitter2003]

I expect him to learn this system and signs with the Rams next year. Same offense

[@Luisfootballfan.3792]

We should have nick Mullens leave and replace to Dainel Jones QB

[@djdiz1253]

Yeah baby !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@treyneely332]

if koc can turn daniel around i cant wait for jj to play 🤩

[@justinbeloy5829]

The defense still felt so bad for him they talked the front office into giving him a job.

[@bertperson5482]

A very possible interaction: KOC told D.J. to study J.J.s routes to J.J. 😂

[@josephdaly2041]

Playoffs we got Vikes @ Philly. We’re down 10 and Sam Darnold gets hurt right before halftime. He’s out. Daniel Jones comes in and throws 3 TDs and 300 yards for a win at Philly. He does the gladiator “are you not entertained?!?” In the end zone as time expires.

[@chrisl3062]

I JUST cleaned my Mullens jersey

[@kyosetgyu4985]

Didn’t know we needed another safety

[@johnbarron2320]

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” SKOL! ( K.O.C's new slogan )

[@WhatIfBrigade]

Signing Daniel Jones was a great idea. Rypien is horrible, just not a good player. And Mullens is not much better. Neither Rypien nor Mullens have any upside, they are who they are (QBs who throw 4 INTs per 3 TDs). Jones at least has more TDs than INTs this year (8/7 but still). With the right weapons, he could be a serviceable backup. Mullens is QB3 at best. Rypien should be a coach, not a player.

[@grayzukalooky7395]

It’s a vote of confidence in Sam Darnold to get a nice expensive contract next year with another team

[@senshibat8920]

pressure melts NY is not kind Joshua Treadwell McCown is a QB coach part cred

[@mattmassaro154]

Sam Darnold 2.0

[@unicornhearts]

Stop it. Sam’s not even gone yet and you think Daniel Jones is an upgrade.