Sam Darnold will be Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback in week 1

[@jimmski9908]

Don't hear many people mentioning that Daunte Culpepper sat his entire rookie season and it worked out pretty well.

[@imthemanPlay]

he got lucky throwing deep balls to moss and then blew his knee out he wasnt a true franchise qb. first year he played with Carter and moss and it takes a while to figure a guy out. his 2nd and 3rd years he turned the ball over so much. honestly without moss he is mediocre at best. it was cool to watch him run over guys but it was just as likely he would fumble

[@robertcornick2825]

@@imthemanPlay the man had such small hands for such a big guy too.

[@ChristophLBendix]

They literally mentioned this on this very podcast in the past week.

[@Steve-rp3wq]

He did not sit his rookie year- that’s false

[@dicktrickle741]

He sat behind Jeff George. He had one season that might have been the greatest fantasy season ever, crazy combined numbers passing and running.

[@robe2504]

Remember Darnold went 8-9 with the Panthers mostly without CMC, and had Brady and the Bucs on the ropes in Tampa week 17 in 2022, in what turned out to be the division deciding game. The Panthers D folded under Brady and Evans giving up 200 yards and 3 TDs. Remember the 49ers gave up on Trey Lance to keep Darnold. I recommend watching either of Darnold's 49er appearances, where you will see that he as become a very efficient and effective QB.

[@jeffchaska9955]

That’s the second time I’ve heard you make that Brad Johnson comparison. Had me shaking my head both times.

[@anthonyleydens]

I sure hope not

[@TheLAGopher]

I have no problem with letting McCarthy settle in to the Vikings situation by sitting for a few games or even the whole 2024 season over being thrown to the wolves.

[@iggexec]

Sam ain’t gonna lose his job.

[@jasongallagher6845]

The beauty of this season will be the lack of expectations. Open up the playback, take chances on both sides of the ball and work on player development. Almost like a true 1st season for the coaching staff and front office. We will start to see what everyone in the building is capable of and how good they are.

[@montenorton]

If we get Brock Purdy-level performance out of Darnold, I think we could make a wildcard. Either way, I'm happy to wait for McCarthy until KOC is ready to hand him the keys.

[@Boo-dt8ee]

Word has it brian flores may not be as aggressive on defense. That would be a no no. Pick up where you left off and give the o more scoring chances.

[@craigexsted6530]

I am 100% behind Sam The Future Qb Of The Vikings !!!!

[@lashawnjordan1336]

Sam Darnold is going to have a great season with the Minnesota Vikings! He’s got weapons like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison and Tj Hockenson! to throw the football 🏈 to!

[@KingDavid-D37]

It's funny how many in the National media talk like Mcarthy is the man right out of the gate. I don't think you can tell anything in OTA. Donald might just be a better QB. McCarthy has all summer to catch up to him. If McCarthy can do that. He should start. That being said I would love to have the 3rd Pick Darnold if he can live up to that.

[@AABrawn]

Totally Agree.

[@mdiggler]

Here's a tip I learned 20 years ago. Don't listen to national media.

[@jimmski9908]

Tired of hearing that JJ is going to be taking over by week 6, I really don't see that happening. Even Aaron Rodgers sat for a couple of years and he is pretty good.

[@Mooseontheradio]

That's because the national media thinks the Vikings will be the moronic jets and throw JJ to the wolves. Which is the opposite of their plan.

[@thomasboyce9751]

ANCHOR-MAN IS READY... SAM DARNOLD!!! CHANNEL 14...

[@BENJ0OO]

Ross has the perfect take on Sam Darnold. The only way he starts over JJ next year is if we make it to the Super Bowl.

[@michaelmarrerowx]

They always say, "Defense wins Super Bowls." But honestly depth wins Super Bowls. Look at the Cheifs roster, or the 49ers. Any of those deep rostered teams pending key injuries always seem to make it to the final dance

[@gerhardcilliers1909]

42 and 3 other later picks for 17 th pick is a steal for DALLAS TURNER. I would take that deal anytime anyday again. Dallas Turner is going to be a STUD. KWESI AND KOC both need 5 year extensions for their first 2.5 years on the job. Link them with Jeffersons contract, ATLEAST. ❤

[@robertcornick2825]

I think Turner is going to be a beast as well..

[@anthonypatton6544]

Great question......what if Darnold leads the Vikings deep into the playoffs and plays lights out all season long.....then what, he is only 27

[@drbenway4]

Then you wake and realize that you were dreaming...😅😅😅

[@Ivoeur]

After that happens, turn off your PS4

[@jeffchaska9955]

The fact that McCarthy is working on a separate field basically as the one just tells me they want him to get a 1 work load but not take away from the guy they expect to be the starter to open the season. It would be silly to do otherwise. This way he gets the workload to immerse himself in the playbook and the time to work out the kinks without all the pressure of a non existent competition.

[@mrmayortheiv]

I may have missed it, but I don't think I heard a single CFL reference in this episode. Does someone need to check in on Ross and see if he's ok?

[@DerekBrink-k1d]

Darnold is in a prove it season for his own career and has every reason to excel based on that alone. Let McCarthy sit. If Darnold stinks oh well. But I have a feeling he's going to do whatever it takes to get a starting job after this season.

[@salchaboy]

First class dodge when Jeff pushed him on working out with WRs in July.

[@hueyang5943]

71 and 75 better be ready for DHunter when the Vikings face the Texans.

[@LazyTelevison]

10 mill for NM is crazy.

[@AABrawn]

The Lego Fireman is definitely starting week 1

[@iggexec]

I think Sam is going to shock the nfl. How long did Steve young sit behind Montana. How many years did Favre sit. How long did Bree’s take to come to fruition. 3-4 yrs on average. Sam is the man as he was promised to be just shit situation. Will be better than Kirk. Mark my words. Let the best man win. Sam ain’t old and no injuries.

[@Lee-uz6dj]

I totally agree 😊

[@saingrimes]

Or, you can look at it as 2 guys who are hanging onto their jobs as long as they can. I'm sure for a GM who has had 2 out of 3 bad drafts, and a coach who is sliding down the division, It would be beneficial for these 2 to stretch out JJ time as long as possible. You made the guy your franchise QB pick. Sounds like your already tossing this year away so he can watch 2 journeymen QB's do his job. So regardless, he is your starting QB in 2025. Then your timeline starts as coach and GM.

[@kyle_alexander1227]

What you have just written is incredibly idiotic. We are all dumber for having to read this statement. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

[@robe2504]

Dude, Kwesi and KOC are probably closer to being extended than even approaching the hot seat. The Wilfs love how they've changed the franchise. They're locked in for the next 2 years minimum.

[@dustinpeterson3477]

GM you can make your point. You sound like a fool making that point about KOC. He’s widely regarded as one if the best young offensive minds. He will be our coach for a long time irrelevant of jj.

[@robe2504]

@@dustinpeterson3477 I can't even go with 2 out of 3 bad drafts? I thought Addison, TJ Hockenson, Blackmon was a pretty decent haul. We still don't know how the 2022 draft will turn out. Most draft classes only produce one starter, and maybe a rotational player. Even the 2022 class has already done that with Ingram and Chandler, and it's likely that most of Cine, Booth, Evans, Nailor, Asamoah will make the roster and contribute. Why are some folks so impatient? It seems like if Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love were on the Vikes roster, half the Vikes fan base would have cut them after year 2.

[@robertcornick2825]

Admit it you another “I miss Rick guy”… You can always root for another team say the Bears or Panthers..

[@joshuabunkers1494]

People like to try and polish Brad Johnson, but I don't think his peak was as high as Trent Dilfer's peak.

[@gaetanoschristmaschannel]

I haven't look at their stats, both won a super bowl with a great defense, but I would venture to say Brad Johnson was a significantly better QB than Dilfer.

[@Score1more]

You wouldn’t even have thought Sam was on the team 3 weeks ago.

[@daleboylen6427]

Declan said JJ McCarthy will be the week 1 starter Judd.

[@aquoman11]

I think Darnold should start this season, but I see his ceiling being around Baker with Tampa. At that point just let another team sign him to a multi year and ride with McCarthy for the future

[@mdiggler]

Most ideal situation: Darnold balls it up, but JJ looks amazing in practice. We trade Darnold for a decent pick and roll the rest of the way with a better QB.

[@stormdavis5248]

Let’s hope it doesn’t end up like Trey lance and jimmy G!!

[@BrettHowe2]

The track record on 21 year old day one starters is quite abysmal. Look no further than future Vikings legend Sam darnold. Sitting JJ for as long as you can is the right move

[@digitalplainsmedia9466]

Well if they make sam darnold look good, that means they can make McCarthy look good. Dont see anyway they re-sign him after the year unless they dont like what they see from McCarthy

[@kbr6783]

Jefferson will make Darnold ligit.

[@robe2504]

I agree. Darnold has never been in this good a spot.

[@bboyshr6]

I don’t think they want to go to NFC Champs game with Darnold because he’s gonna ask for big money. I am thinking plan A is they start JJ. No reason why he wouldn’t be ready in 3 months

[@LelandMcFarland-t1c]

if Sam is doing really good during season and JJ is coming a long well and Vikings think he will be starter next year. How could Vikings get something for Sam if he having a very good year or would he just walk away and Vikings get nothing like a lot of their veterans

[@stevehoogenakker9619]

Happy about Darnold starting. I'm hoping the coaches can rewire his thinking/mechanics. Don't ruin arookie QB.

[@robe2504]

I don't think they have to. He's done that over the past few seasons. Sam just needs to learn the scheme and build the relationships.

[@Godless-Being]

So I guess this is confirmed? I wonder when we’re gonna start McCarthy then. Preseason?

[@robe2504]

2025

[@0175gre]

Its important to remember that if mccarthy needs 4 years to acclimate to rise above third string, we have to be thankful that we moved in from Kirk

[@dustinpeterson3477]

I think they should have paid darnold 15M for 2 years

[@scottbutkowski5803]

J.J Mcarthy shouldn't see the field his first year. If Sam Darnold has a great year, Wonderful! You know he was screwed royal by the jets, And Carolina had nothing. This is the best team he's likely to ever play with if they live up to their potential, And the coaches do their jobs well. J.J is the next ten or fifteen years if he is brought along correctly, And not forced into the fire too soon. Skol!

[@miamisasquatch]

LFG

[@brettwerkmeister9829]

Brad Johnson won super bowl

[@ditdotdit]

Calib Williams is starting for the Bears 😄

[@mattlucht3829]

If Ross wasn't on the show this is an A+. Now it's an c-

[@iggexec]

Ross you don’t do any homework and don’t seem to aspire to do a thing. Just happy with your lot.

[@Peterkringle]

Wtf did Ross do to catch these strays

[@jacquiewillaby2851]

My issue with Ross is he doesn't just ask a 1 sentence question... It's always 5 minutes and 4 different takes on same question. Just ask it quickly them let the guys talk about other things. We want the professional views.

[@weelgunny]

If McCarthy looks good in camp, Mullins gets traded, and McCarthy made the #2 to get him on the active roster. Or else he's practice squad bound.

[@Robert-og2kr]

No way they will put McCarthy on the practice squad. Any other team in the league can poach a player from your practice squad as long as they put him on their active roster. If they keep Mullens as the back up, McCarthy will be on the active roster as QB#3.

[@alexsterioff9974]

What if Darnold is horrid?

[@DerBieso1]

How can Ross be such the epitome of this medium and then have his mic off/not working? I can see Declan doing that but not Ross. And then no one says a gd thing about it. Audio is everything dudes. COME ON

[@Robert-mq5jx]

It's pat

[@safeTbob71]

Chill dude.

[@erniesydow959]

We're hoping his mic is off the whole show. His annoying sound effects are even worse. It's like someone let their kid produce the show

[@kylekirchhevel9097]

How to obliterate all hope in a fanbase in one sentence. May as well start the 2025 mock drafts now. With a healthy JJ and Kirk,. last year's squad IMO was a 10-win team. This year if Darnold starts all season they're winning 5. Might work out great for 2025>, but 2024 is done.

[@kameronerdman5870]

What if McCarthy is ready right away and darnold has a great 1st half of the season? I’d say the vikes trade darnold before the deadline

[@drbenway4]

What if they both suck?

[@kameronerdman5870]

@@drbenway4 then we’re screwed 😂

[@joshuat7171]

@@drbenway4 High draft pick. Not all is lost.

[@mgtow-balance3409]

a great first half, but then change QBs mid-season? no way yo!

[@kameronerdman5870]

@@mgtow-balance3409 If JJ is ready then just start giving him some experience and get a valuable draft asset for darnold. They're probably not winning the Super Bowl either way. and you never know maybe a QB playing for a contender tears his ACL in week 7 and someone gets desperate

[@mrgobbleton]

If brandel is so much better than risner, why did risner start last year?

[@ArthriticThumb]

Judd is crazy. Mullins is not gonna be on the roster week 1.

[@alexsterioff9974]

Why do people think Darnold is good?

[@903i9]

Because he's wearing a Vikings jersey. I'm guessing most of his newly found fans thought he was bad a year ago.

[@vikings1stskol92]

The idea of Darnold is very good, he just isn’t

[@brianhewitt8369]

I haven't heard anyone say that sam is good. There is a little bit of optimism though after being in sanfran for a year. Like maybe he can just not be a total train wreck kind of optimism haha. He's only here to let JJ develop. That's it

[@TheHuntersWorld]

Why not try to enjoy it.. its football

[@iggexec]

Go back to what Sam tried to do as his own coach at the jets. He’s a gamer and has a crazy desire to win just put on an island with nothing for support o or d.

[@shawneg4412]

Mullins is not as valuable as you think to other teams. He is good enough to lose you practically every gm you want, in beautiful fashion.

[@rogereastman3187]

The Vikings NEVER intended to start JJ. They intend to develope him All this JJ starting conversation is plain foolish

[@brianw3656]

OMG. Jaren Hall is a 4th string QB on a QB desperate team, and this clown thinks he can trade him for a draft pick? Worst take ever.

[@brianw3656]

And trade Cine? This guy has zero credibility.

[@vikings1stskol92]

I said trade Mullens for a draft pick, something the Vikings already did once Also, first-round picks often get traded on the cheap after 2-3 years when they haven’t panned out

[@drbenway4]

Ryan Poles is so much better than Clownsi... You shouldn't even mention him in comparison. In the same two year span Poles has completely transformed Bears into a formidable opponent(fyi: Bears have more cap space next year than MN 😅😅😅).

[@Tofutomo]

?????? Last in division two years in a row, lucked out on first round pick from Carolina. Proven absolutely nothing outside of that. Let the season begin before you jump on the wave of Beats being back cause we’ve heard that story a million times.

[@jweezy2912]

Man the Vikings not winning this year. 5-6 games at the most

[@jeremyarmstrong2006]

He's ready

[@Razorbacks1]

Enough McCarthy worshipping. Slow down and wait and see what you’ve got. Another qb was AllAmerican, took his team to the NFL playoffs his rookie year, won a naty in college, was the Manning and O’Brien and Unitas award winner. Yes McCarthy could be special but he could be a first round bust like Mac Jones.

[@iwannatalktosampson5852]

Thor really convinced vikings fans a career game manager would be a Franchise qb 😂😂😂 mccarthy will be a bust . He wont even be here in 3 years lets be honest hes about to get josh rosened vikings will suck & pick top 5 this coming draft

[@Sotacat1023]

I'm sorry but I do not like Ross. I think his commentary is off I really don't know why he leads any of these shows

[@nbgcash882]

ROSS BRENDELS VOICE IS SO ANNOYING

[@LazyTelevison]

Brad Johnson.. kick rocks 🦵 🪨

[@russellheifort5054]

Tyler stop doing drugs