Sam Darnold's Resurrection: What do the Vikings Do Now?

[@TheManoDestra]

I love throwing Stephen A under the bus when he was 100% absolutely, objectively wrong, with the 300 yards talk.

[@tonywilson4713]

niner fan - Yeah its not the yards that matter. We've lost 4 division games this year by 3, 1, 3 & 6 and had great stats in all 4 games EXCEPT FOR THE 1 STAT that actually matters *THE SCOREBOARD.* I hate the fact our rejected QB is doing so well but also *LOVE the fact* he has made the most of his opportunity. Irrespective of what happens its one of the great stories this year.

[@slicingonions4398]

Yah did they not have anyone fact check him?! Easily proven wrong

[@BM-si2ei]

@@tonywilson4713 the point is, he was just objectively wrong, and nobody corrected him. It's the easiest thing in the world to check this within 5 seconds, but ESPN doesn't care.

[@m.hughmungus121]

That's not what it means to throw someone under a bus...

[@44MagnumNA]

​@@m.hughmungus121yup. This is calling Stephen A out, not throwing him under the bus. The latter implies shifting blame, whether warranted or otherwise.

[@genesisunderscoredenesis]

I've never seen anyone in the NFL doubted as hard as this guy and this team, insane downplaying and it's probably been helping them win too

[@gabrielbien-willner2509]

Still got more chances than Rosen. I think their trajectories could easily have been reversed if they swapped draft spots.

[@calebprice218]

Feels like people are just remembering 2022 when we kept winning a ton of fluky close games and got destroyed against Dallas and the Packers. This team is honestly so much better now though, Flores has turned the defense around completely.

[@_Shake_i]

@@gabrielbien-willner2509I think both had doubts man I feel for Rosen got hurt placed in worse situations man 😞

[@_Shake_i]

@ It’s because you guys were dark horses for a conference championship from 2015-now. Either way watching Sam has been fun

[@aubreytoney1231]

Alex Smith was hated on early in his career as well

[@tykers.]

Imagine being a Carolina fan and seeing Mayfield and Darnold now killing it on other teams

[@Zelein]

Makes you wonder how Bryce Young would do on a real team

[@warmac88]

True

[@warmac88]

​@@Zeleintrue

[@WTation]

and in Bakers case a division rival no less.

[@chaosgreyblood]

Don't forget the Browns!

[@MisterChubz]

Stephen A just flat lying about Darnold 😂

[@Marcus_Aurelius42]

Stephen A doing what he does best; lying for free and making shit up

[@ramenfit5983]

I hate this brother😂

[@pigdroppings]

Stevie Z lies about everything.....that is why he gets $20 Million a year

[@st3v0s]

Cuz he’s white

[@zachputnam4517]

He says it so smuggle as well haha

[@Spectre4598]

I'm so glad that at least someone is getting the info right on Darnold starting. McCarthy was always going to sit for the first season and develop. So many people thought he was the day one starter and Darnold was the backup

[@BlitZnGodzilla117]

They also keep saying JJM got an ACL injury lol

[@iitstre_4550]

@@BlitZnGodzilla117… He literally did. Are you dumb?

[@vanillatornado8390]

I don't see that documented anywhere. Most teams won't share their plans for a player 7 days from now, much less for an entire year in advance. Please share a link to a quote from someone within the Vikings organization stating that McCarthy would sit through all of 2024. It doesn't exist. But let's go with that logic, based on what has transpired. Darnold should be re-signed, and McCarthy should sit. He didn't get to develop on the sideline this season. He was injured. If he starts next season, it's the same thing as starting day one, thus going against their entire alleged philosophy to prepare for success.

[@Spectre4598]

@vanillatornado8390 it's very well documented if you follow the Vikings. Hell, even Perna just talked about it in this very video. Starting Sam was always their plan. They even said that if McCarthy does well in the preseason, he will still sit and learn for at least a year

[@shawnjohnson9763]

@vanillatornado8390 go look at all of KOC's interviews and pressers from the off-season, training camp, and preseason. He said it all the time.

[@ArlenPierce]

I love how JJ supports this team even off the field. It’s awesome

[@carloschristanio4709]

You cant buy character like this

[@Phriedah]

He was actually one of the two guys to pick up Darnold in the viral locker room scene with the water bottles and stuff. Class guy, class organization.

[@dirk61]

He should. He knows they are a good organization and he's lucky to land with a good team.

[@halwa9528]

Why wouldn't he, he gets to be coached by one of the great QB whisperers and part of an extremely competent and high character organisation, that the media never gives a shit about and leaves alone mostly

[@rexdink]

''Imagine Minnesota, going multiple seasons, and sweeping the Packers.". I could hear Grossi screaming from across time and space from half the country away, after hearing his 'Friend' say such a thing.

[@JayMyke-j3w]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@frozennorth3426]

Brandon and the Clickbait guys do such a kindly considerate job (much respect) of tiptoeing around the Vikings when Tom's in the room. People can say whatever they want about the Chiefs, and Brandon rolls with it like an adult, even transforming it into comedy. As soon as the Vikings come up, everyone's like "well, I suppose you gotta give em credit..." I think it's sweet. We protect the feelings of the ones we love. You can tell they care about Tom.

[@zachc12]

It’s crazy how much better someone can do when they aren’t playing for two of the worst organizations in the league. Everyone counted Darnold as a bust.

[@ShimmyD-u7g]

Not sure everyone had him as a bonafide bust, there was always talk about how he was on bad teams, never got a chance on a solid team, etc. Stuff we hear about a lot of guys honestly. It's been fun to see guys like Darnold, Geno, Goff, Mayfield, show their potential when brought into better organizations. You also got Russ playing better this year. In the past Alex Smith played much better on the Chiefs. Stafford always looked good, but was able to go all the way to a SB win once he switched teams. And of course the Drew Brees story.

[@Zelein]

Not too long ago people said the same of Baker Mayfield when he played with an injured shoulder and performed poorly in Carolina - where Darnold also struggled. Great teams builds great players. Bad teams stall their development

[@Anthony-yz8dn]

That's exactly why I think prople are way too harsh on Trevor Lawrence. The Jags coaching staff and front office have been utter dog ass ever since they drafted him.

[@hunterking1927]

there were reports that everyone wanted darnold except the jets.

[@ShimmyD-u7g]

@@Anthony-yz8dn Great point. Unfortunately for Trevor he signed a contract with them, or you could say fortunate for him as he's getting paid well.

[@blueharland]

Belichek was on McAfee earlier this year and said the fan narrative wasn't correct. San Fran wanted to keep him, and everybody thought highly of him except the Jets. Because the Jets.

[@BlueBarrier782]

Ready, fire, aim!

[@warlordofbritannia]

Yeah, he already showed flashes of his draft spot with Carolina in 2022. Obviously no one could have expected this level, but the general idea was that he just needed to be on something other than a disaster.

[@elijahechicagobearsboyd5734]

Duhh!!! His madden rating was under 80..

[@MrDArkNsXXy]

Ok

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@@warlordofbritannia name a QB that doesn't need to be on 'something other than a disaster'?

[@RL_ManicFX]

I had a 6th sense that there was a new Perna video, opened my phone, refreshed my homepage and boom, 12 min ago.

[@Subscribetoyoutubepremium]

You should have notifications turned on. You’ll really get a feeling then

[@OReely444]

Everybody seems to have forgotten how great Darnold's start in Carolina was. Dude was balling but the o-line imploded and he went back to derpsville.

[@hatchcrazy]

Forget the Vikings, the rest of the league needs to be asking themselves serious questions about their current methods for QB drafting and development. "Be nice to the guy whose poise and confidence is crucial to his play" shouldn't be a revolutionary technique.

[@roryolson61]

Most teams have short attention spans. They rush their shiny new toy right into battle. Example - Caleb Williams! Chicago is ruining another young talent!

[@SimuLord]

@@roryolson61 My biggest worry for Drake Maye is that New England will get him killed before he flips the switch and realizes his potential. Every year that goes by post-Brady reminds me what a garbage fire my favorite team was for the first 23 years of my life.

[@kvltizt]

and expecting a 20-22 year old to lock in and be great immediately is lunacy imo. I feel like QBs used to get a little more time to develop but now they’re traded/cut if they aren’t great in like 2-3 years.

[@roryolson61]

@SimuLord - yeah I feel for him too. Hate to see young QBs go thru hell when drafted. Green Bay had the right approach. I hope my Vikings follow that!

[@elijahechicagobearsboyd5734]

@@roryolson61And so do the moronic fanbases who start demanding for significant progress, instead of actually understanding and being patient of the process.

[@robertedward7023]

I’m a Lions fan and have been for over 4 decades. I can’t believe all the doubts and lack of respect that the media has given them this year. The Vikings have had a great year and they are a great team. I still believe the Lions will win this Sunday, but that doesn’t take away from the great season the Vikings have played. Now if they were the Packers I wouldn’t say anything, I despise the Packers. I respect the Vikings!! Good luck in the playoffs my fellow North team.

[@GraysonMartin-f2c]

Hey u too u guys deserve it after all the crap you’ve been through over the years btw f the packers

[@henrywallacesghost5883]

Why do you despise the Packers? I have been a Lions fan for 30 years and I can't remember alot of bad blood between us. Now the Bears and Packers I can see.

[@Papa-kj3eh]

​​the name is Meatpackers. Get it right.

[@nevets2371]

As a vikings fan, the feeling is mutual, I've always pitied the lions, now I have genuine respect for them, also screw the packers

[@redt7452]

Same man. Lions are a top dog for a reason. I think this game will be one of the best season closing games in the last several seasons. Best of luck to you guys brother.

[@HildagardeGaming]

If Darnold's able to keep this up into next season, the Vikings are in a great spot. They can take their time developing McCarthy, especially after coming off of a season ending injury, give Darnold a second year, then evaluate the QB room after next season.

[@EverythingIsGuchi]

It’s a great problem to have: 2 QBs they believe in and the option to move on when they decide on which one will be their franchise QB

[@iitstre_4550]

EXACTLY! If I was JJ, I’d be thanking God for this opportunity

[@gilded_lady]

The Packers have proved with Love that this is still a great way to go.

[@DoblAABatery]

they pullin the packers method

[@Blaze-v6f]

I’d say give Ginger Jesus a cheaper 2 year contract like 30 million right now before he wins the Super Bowl agaisnt Kermit the Frog and steals away Taylor Swifts Heart! We can always trade either one of them next year and get some first and second round picks. Skol Vikings!

[@Ckrucks]

The bit starting with, "Sammy. Can I call you Sammy?" Is comedy gold.

[@CloudSato]

I think the Grimace bit is far better gold than that

[@N0va1]

"In a hand of 21, you don't always hit on 14. But the Vikings, I think they need to stand" Absolute BARS from Perna 🔥🔥🔥

[@Hamsonbumble]

I just want to say as a Vikings fan, I have complete faith in whatever decision the Vikings organization makes, especially after last off season with all the amazing free agency signings as well as the Kirk Cousins decision. I am aware that this opens up the chance to be let down but until proven wrong I will back any decision made.

[@MinneMan]

I was like that but now I can’t see us not keeping Darnold

[@lemonjuice54860]

He passes the eye test. Some of the throws he attempted were incredible. Lots of confidence. Not just a game manager. Making plays!!!

[@aaronsondag8347]

Yet he misses a lot of throws and also seems to really struggle with layered throws that you need in the NFL to be a successful NFL QB the top 5 QBs in the NFL can all do this and most of the top 10 can. The only QB in the top 10 that can’t do it that I have seen is Hurts. Mahomes, Allen, and Lamar all learned how to do this more effectively. Joe Burrow and Purdy could do this coming out of college.

[@PhysicsBella]

@@aaronsondag8347 why do we need to compare every QB to the top 5? Great QBs that can lead your franchise are hard to come by. Darnold can lead this franchise, pay the man.

[@jamesknapp64]

there is a reason he was drafted and he was also super YOUNG when he came into the league I think he's like 2 years older than Nix and Penix, ROOKIES this season and he's in his 7th? season.

[@Vike10018]

Love that Darnold has rebirthed his career, he is still young and playing out of his mind

[@markangelocalica1478]

Just as you said, The Vikings could and should keep Darnold in the Roster and "do the Packers" for JJ in the future

[@Star-te2xd]

Vikes fan here- what a lot of these analysts fail to realize is that numbers aren’t even telling the whole story. When you’re watching every game of the year, it’s abundantly clear this dude is a bonafide stud. Obviously his stats are great and dudes got a cannon but I’d argue his clutch and ability to make tight throws in big situations is his strongest attribute. Yes he has weapons and a great coach, but he’s going far beyond the system qb narrative if ur watching these games on a weekly basis. Ppl can bring up the past all they want, I find it irrelevant, dude was in 2 of the worse possible situations imaginable, hell Rodger’s couldn’t even fix the jets. Personally I don’t really care what happens to McCarthy. I wouldn’t mind trading him if we could get a good package for him and I also wouldn’t mind letting him sit and develop for a few years, perhaps keeping him as a safety net in case darnold suffered a bad injury, but then again, maybe that’s why we picked up jones. Regardless the future feels bright as a mn fan, I feel Geckbus may be our savior after all. On a side note, I love the channel perna, plz don’t ever stop, these videos give me life

[@pxrays547]

"System quarterback" is such a stupid and nebulous term thrown about by people who don't understand offenses. What, you want all your play to be broken, scrambling chaos fests? When you have a QB who sees the offense through the same eyes as the coaching staff, throws on time, maximizes the progressions, doesn't turn the ball over much, has the arm and anticipation to put the ball anywhere the system tells you too and people use those qualities as a negative? WTF? Darnold does pretty well on broken plays too. He's the right play in the right "system."

[@ISmellMopWho]

Totally agree, whenever Darnold sends up a deep ball I have complete faith that the throw will result in a big completion. I wasn't a Kirk hater by any means but I never had that confidence in Cousins.

[@KyleK68]

@@ISmellMopWho lol same here

[@Saxxin1]

He has two problems. He doesn't run and he's white. Just another vanilla white boy QB with one good year. So don't expect much praise from ESPN or the NFL.

[@usa91787]

I was fine with Cousins. In fact, pre-injury he was on a path to break all of Tarkenton's team records in about 3 years. And that was just by putting up an average of his numbers with the Vikings. And before you go...But, but, playoffs! But, but Super Bowl! The defense let this team down more than he did. (Yeah, yeah. Checkdown. 🙄) The guy took a beating and those who say his down field passes were inaccurate are, themselves, inaccurate. But haters gotta hate. All that said, I was fine not paying him big money after that Achilles injury. Too tough to know how players will come back or if they'll come back. Obviously, he hasn't come back from it. And obviously both he and Rodgers prove that just because you did well at one team doesn't mean it will translate to another.

[@spittlefish5208]

People forget guys can resurge with the right rosters/coaching. Rich Gannon definitely springs to mind, a decent QB who then got to the right pairing (Raiders) and played at an MVP-level to close out his career. There's also Kurt Warner, who played like an MVP, then disappeared, then an MVP again once he had the right team around him.

[@emptyhand777]

Us old timers remember Jim Plunkett. #1 overall pick by the Boston Patriots. Traded to San Francisco. Cut and signed with the Raiders. Ended up winning 2 Super Bowls for the Raiders, 1980 and 1983.

[@coletrickle1775]

Gannon had a good year in Minnesota too. I remember when I was a kid one of the two local papers had a full page poster of him. I hung it on the back of my door and he looked like woody Harrelson in a helmet lol. I'll always remember that.

[@warlordofbritannia]

Steve Young was bulldozed as a young player with the Bucs, then became Montana’s successor. Drew Brees was let go by the Chargers before becoming a Top 10 all time QB (tbf they replaced him with Philip Rivers, so they didn’t lose that much). Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, Russel Wilson and Justin Fields…all on winning teams and none on the team which drafted them.

[@zlinedavid]

@@warlordofbritanniaThe Brees-Rivers succession was kind of by design, although the Chargers did underestimate Brees. The way they went about it was logical: let the rookie sit for a couple of years and let him play mop-up duty while he acclimates to the game.

[@PADRII]

@@zlinedavid There was also that shoulder injury Brees suffered in week 17 of 2005.

[@emilioschouten1843]

Watching thatsgoodsports has become my daily routine. Keep it up!!! Steelers fan here

[@RextheDragon881]

Perna is great, pretty much the only sports show I watch anymore

[@SimuLord]

Patriots fan (and rabid Broncos hater thanks to Shannon Sharpe's antics during the Bledsoe years) here, big fan of Brandon's stuff even though I want him to be miserable as a fan. But only as a fan; may his family always bring him joy.

[@jeffreysams3348]

As a Vikings fan, this was very fair and well researched. Thanks for bringing up all our painful past.

[@Phriedah]

Perna, I'm a Vikings fan who has been as plugged in as possible to Darnold this year. You nailed every aspect of this commentary, and you and your team clearly put in some effort on the narrative research. You're right. It comes down to what happens in Jan/Feb. Ultimately, I also now trust the KAM/KOC front office to make the right decision after making the right call with Kirk and one of the best FA classes in recent history (Jones, Greenard, AVG, Cashman, Gilmore, plus the UDFAs and Cam Robinson mid-year). With KO, Josh McCown, and Kwesi making the decisions, I'm okay with whatever they decide in the offseason. At least we aren't in QB purgatory again, like we were for the entire Kirk era.

[@nathanjones8003]

What a difference a good team and a good coach can make on a player. I was unfamiliar with his play until watching a recent game, it didn't take but one series to recognize dude has a strong arm, and from what I saw, went through his progression well and did a good job reading the defense... did I mention he has a strong arm... I'm talking fast ball, with good accuracy. No way I would let him go... or throw a ton of money his way without seeing if he can repeat his excellent year. I am rooting for him... I am impressed he still has his sanity after NY and Carolina.

[@timwaibel3267]

It's crazy being top 5 in almost everything and leading his team to a chance for the 1 seed and still not viewed as a game changer

[@redt7452]

Because it’s still a “funny” punchline to clown Darnold and the Vikings. Darnolds name is still associated with being bad in the media as stupid as that is. Darnold will win some playoff games and totally shock the media

[@timwaibel3267]

@redt7452 right but you just look stupid. Watch the tape and tell me he's not good.

[@tryste_mx]

it's cuz NFL analysts and fans are now all fantasy-brained line watchers

[@SimuLord]

@@redt7452 When you're a Jet you're always a Jet from your first butt fumble to your last cigarette.

[@weirdland4902]

Game changer just refers to running qbs

[@SirVG]

I absolutely hope they hold onto Darnold. He's been such a great asset to Minnesota. Even if they don't win a Super Bowl this year, his play has been astounding and letting him go would be stupid. SKOL!

[@shawnjohnson9763]

Slinging Sammy Darnold, aka America's Quarterback is proving the experts wrong. Also, I love it when people point out that Stephen A. doesn't know what he's talking about.

[@partsmob8663]

Purple FTW!

[@shawnjohnson9763]

@partsmob8663 Hey Jerome! 👋

[@theoneandonlymasterjosh2912]

Sam Darnold baker mayfield The ultimate QBs redemption story

[@jare2067]

not baker mayfield 😂

[@redt7452]

They are incredibly similar but to be fair to Darnold and his season, baker only won 9 games in a pretty bad NFC South division in 2023*. Mayfields numbers were/are great but Darnold being able to win 14 games in the NFC and NFC north vying for the 1 seed is insane. No offense to baker at all but that’s the way I’ve looked at it.

[@JDBass36]

​Vikings has a better defense then the Bucs this season That's basically been the difference for Tampa great offense but bad defense Bucs offense easily is a Super Bowl Caliber offense Bucs have beaten Lions, Commander, Eagles and that's with 5+ starters out each game Bucs offense is better then earlier in the season Bucs should had won vs KC atleast 1 of the Falcons game and vs 49ners and Cowboys (only game where the offense fumble a possible game winning drive) that's at least 12 - 13 wins right there The defense is what prevented those wins especially vs KC and 49ners and Falcons ​@@redt7452

[@enthused5679]

Red Head Redemption

[@DirkAndDestroy]

Baker had a great rookie year tbf

[@ryanjohnson3422]

Happy to see him finally having success. Very fun to watch !

[@kimelze]

What a great video Perna. Loved it. I’m rooting for your Broncos this Sunday!

[@thomasbuege8074]

SKOL Brandon! Thanks for the video appreciate all the content!

[@Popsickle666]

Sign Darnold, keep McCarthy, QB is set for 10 years. QB stability is something the Vikings have never had

[@bmac4]

Its wild to think the Vikings most stable QB situation ever was from Fran Tarkenton, a dude who had two separate stints with the team because of a headcase head coach.

[@zlinedavid]

@@bmac4And then followed by….Kirk Cousins. Unless you count those two years under Favre.

[@jamesknapp64]

do we all forget the packers sat Rodgers for 3 years and Love for 3 years and how they turned out, keep Darnold for 2 more seasons then let JJ take over, he's still only 24 then.

[@zackaryhaselius2226]

Per Jeremy Fowler, the Vikings are expected to sign Sam Darnold in the offseason to either an extension or Franchise tag worth 41 Million. America's QB is staying in Minnesota.

[@redt7452]

Yep, as a die hard vikes fan, you just can’t let someone like Darnold go after the season he’s had. He’s been nothing short of incredible. His play and leadership has been absolutely insane. I know we have JJ McCarthy but he is still coming off a pretty significant knee surgery and like it or not Darnold has won 14-15 games, thrown for almost 40 TDs and 12 ints. In previous seasons that would be MVP level. Totally crazy.

[@isaacmartinez_]

America’s QB?

[@zackaryhaselius2226]

@@isaacmartinez_ yup.

[@Daunte1984]

Actually, all he wrote was some executives think he will be either franchised or extended, or go with JJ. All were written, keep reading.

[@CrudPig12]

That was literally just a poll of execs around the league. It has no bearing on what the Vikings will do.

[@tipsterbl]

So glad to see Sam Darnold’s success he’s a homegrown talent from San Clemente, CA and I wish him luck unless he’s playing the Rams.

[@FHL-Devils]

Had this same conversation on another thread. I'll just copy-paste instead of re-writing: - 25M, 2 year deal, or 35 for 1. I'm a big JJMc fan, but like the Packers have shown, there is absolutely value in having a rookie sit in his first year. From what I hear, JJMc has been AMAZING in conducting himself like a professional, in team meetings, watching film, and all the things that one would hope from a player (even an injured one), so IF he comes back strong, I'm ok-ish with him taking the reigns for real next year (Kevin O'Connell being a big reason too). Now, realistically... Daarnold gets an extension like Mayfield in the range of 4x40 from someone (likely the Browns, because..... Browns). In that inevitable scenario, I'd like to see Daniel Jones sign a prove-it ~several million one year - which would be smart for him too, to grow under KOC. Then flex snaps between him and JJ depending on opponents and game situations - and that also gives JJ the freedom to take time off for knee safety. What I DON'T want to see is the Vikes make a long term commitment to Darnold... and I don't think that would happen - one thing the Vikings have been very good at is knowing when to let guys walk. ^ very well thought out. Would you change your mind if Darnold plays really well in a deep playoff run? - Honestly, no - not at the price and term he would command in that situation. The Vikings have made several mediocre QBs look like All-Pro's over the last several years. Jefferson, Addison, Hockenson, and a perpetually capable running game (except last year)... That's why I'd be curious to see Daniel Jones as the Opening Day / 1A (with a Cap Hit comparable to the risk). As we've discussed with regards to floundering franchises, the Giants also have to be on that list. TALENT doesn't just go away - only the ability for teams to utilize it. Jones could easily be the next Baker with the weapons around him, and a line that is sufficiently adequate.

[@vBadCo]

Perna ur a real fresh breath of air from grossi. Thank u for giving us the time a day and not shitting all over us. N the video u put together looks phenomenal. Thank god my team is like that recording behind the scenes stuff it really shows the type of team we r. Skol Vikings! And perna some times the grass is greener on the other side don’t b afraid to come on over 😂

[@wmpurple1]

Kudos to Perna for putting together such a good Darnold/Vikings analysis. Great footage. This is professional sports, Perna! Now beat the Chiefs. SKOL!

[@JSession]

Thank you for finally showing the Vikings some love!! UT where are you at?

[@richdiana3663]

As a Lion's fan for 60 of my 74 years, I fight against the SOL curse, which was triggered in the 2nd half of the NFC championship game last year. Bobby Lane, you've made your point. Now RIP.

[@tylersullivan643]

I’m a DIE HARD Vikings fan, I’d like to see them franchise tag Darnold, see how he’s doing next season, and at the trade deadline in the middle of the season, get rid of one of them. Love your channel!

[@elliagroneberg3688]

as a vikes fan, when i think about the games this season compared to others, i get much less nervous in clutch situations. when we had kirk, it seemed like everything was always on the brink of crashing down, while with darnold, he consistently makes throws throughout the game.

[@baloroh87]

That was probably one of the best analysis/breakdown ive seen anywhere. Great work my dude

[@ZanePedersen]

Another note ab Darnold in SF, he said he learned and took notes ab how Brock Purdy prepares for game day, shows his humility.

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

What are all the ab's in your comment? I know for a fact you aren't shortening the word "about" out of sheer laziness.

[@ZanePedersen]

@ who?

[@BOOTYWARRIOR310]

Ummm No 😂😂😂

[@KyleK68]

i'm a recent subscriber. life long vikings fan and I love your videos. keep up the great work!

[@JayMazda25]

As a Panthers fan, I saw what he was and is capable of. Tbh I'm glad he left Carolina. I liked when we picked him up and that 4-0 start that year was, because of him and McCaffrey. We lost McCaffrey to injury and then we saw what happened. Then we traded him away and made it worse for Darnold. Coaching and weapons are so important to a player and it shows with the Vikings

[@jeffsly3230]

I'm a Packer fan, and happy for Sam Darnold, dude was in a hole on two bad teams, but showed what he could do with a little help around him

[@Limesarerllycool]

The Jaren Hall line was CRAZY.

[@BlakeTanberg]

Crazy right lol, did you see him play

[@redt7452]

Yeah jaren hall was straight up bad. Even with KOC helping him, Hall was not good. It was incredibly hard to watch him throw the ball honestly lol

[@StraightCashHomie23]

Jaren Hall isn’t cut out for the UFL

[@a8727]

Wanna say this is a really well put together video and fun to watch. Good job

[@circletrianglesquaremusic]

I think we need to see Sam darnold in a season 2 to see if not only: 1. Repeat the success 2. Can KOC repeat the success.(Technically it's already answered but I want to see him with the same QB for a second year. I'm not arguing that this guy cant make a team out of a bin of Hot Wheels) 3. If the rumors are true and Brian Flores leaves can they both repeat the success without him on defense.

[@BalsamicThunder]

As a Vikings fan I think the number 1 reason Darnold comes back no matter what next year is how injuries to the qb have shown you need to have 2 guys you are confident in. No team would no that better than the Vikings considering this is the second year in a row we have had a qb lose their season due to injury. Plus I think Cousins in Atlanta could be seen as an example of what happens if you comeback to early from a major surgery league wide. Atlanta's Cousins situation gives valuable insight to benefit his former team about handling a major injury recovery season. Especially when it the exact same team doctors who looked at both of their injuries and can make comparisons. I would prefer JJ to not suit up at all for at least the first half of next year even as a backup regardless of what happens to Darnold just to 1000000% sure he is healthy.

[@Raigar88]

I have a Sam Darnold Jets jersey that i bought clearance at Ross. I bought it as a joke. The jets are a joke

[@thorkagemob1297]

Depending on how things go, that might be worth some money in the future. And if not, it's damn cool to have now imo lol

[@redt7452]

Just get a good purple colored marker bro and go to town coloring that diarrhea green into Vikings purple.

[@SimuLord]

I'm disappointed in the Seahawks. I would've loved to see Geno Smith and Sam Darnold face off in the playoffs in the "F You, Jets Fans Bowl."

[@rumpuvpigskin9566]

Having Jettas command a ton of attention certainly helps, but Darnold’s accuracy is ridiculously high on some real tight windows. He’s had a few INTs here and there, but more often then not he’s either hitting guys right between the numbers, or putting the ball in a place where only the receiver can get it.

[@FoxyRoo.]

It’s always a Good Day when Perna uploads! Love the Vids!

[@michaelconners2805]

Keep them both.

[@EverythingIsGuchi]

At least for the next 2-3 years

[@redt7452]

Yeah, JJ McCarthy is on a rookie deal, still young, and is slowly learning under KOC. The Vikings would be fools to trade him unless a team offers a ridiculously stupid haul for him.

[@StraightCashHomie23]

Unless a team offers two 1sts for JJ, they aren’t trading him. They aren’t letting Sam leave either

[@atlantakid183]

10:44 what an absolutely insane thing to say out loud in any scenario, but particularly a video

[@Kr0n3kLe]

You must be new here😂

[@ThandrieDavis]

Can I donate money to a fund so he never says anything like that again

[@Brian_Soloman]

That's not even the craziest thing he's said this month (and it's only the 3rd). You're talking about the King of Jizz.

[@dieselthejeweler]

Loved the black jack analogy from Perna, you were cooking with this one. Not a vikings fan but one of the teams I like that isn't my own. I would say with as many wins as you got with him and possibly getting the number 1 seed, you gotta keep him. Especially if he wins some playoff games there is no question. Even getting to the NFC championship would be monumental would ensure a great contract. And just have McCarthy sit for a few years, Packers style, then you can send him in. But you gotta ride with Darnold for a while, with him this team is firing on all cylinders.

[@wolfgangpaco1040]

I tease Perna a lot, but in all honesty, he's a true sports guru. Thank you for your take on all, Perna! Now, make the Broncos beat the Chiefs!

[@Nikadeemus88]

As a hopeless Jets fan, I live in Wisconsin, so I don't like the Vikings at all, but I am so happy for him. He's a great dude.

[@TRMshadow916]

"Imagine Minnesota going MULTIPLE seasons and sweeping the packers" I think I just heard Tom throwing up in the distance.

[@thehallsofvalhalla7212]

You and Grossi steaming towards a sweet mil in subscribers. Well deserved.

[@robbierichards2311]

Is it a resurrection? Feels more like a late awakening

[@ramenfit5983]

Talent has always been there for Sam, imagine Patrick Mahomes was drafted by the jets, the outcome probably wouldn’t be much better than Sam’s tenure there😂

[@snoworicehockey]

Absolutely great takes Brandon 🔥

[@templarknight7]

just goes to show how important coaching really is. if the coaching ranks weren't filled with so much nepotism for so long, there would probably be much fewer busts.

[@richard392]

i loved him when he played for the panthers and he was like 5 and 2 beggining of the season then they started hating the guy when they lost like 4 in a row and then they made him sit. How quickly panthers threw him out. As stafford said at this level most games are won in a single play and you can have bad luck as a team and seasons over but as a player darnold still rocks and hes proving them wrong must feel so good well done kid ride it to the sky.

[@brandonkalz]

They should cut Darnold and JJ. The Vikings aren’t supposed to be good. (Accidentally flips camera around revealing my packers jersey.)

[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

That was actually funny 😂

[@zlinedavid]

I knew you were either a Packers fan or Daniel Jones’ agent. 😂

[@morganlake41632]

That was so much better than all the Viking pundits I've watched since 1961...I'll get my Vikes news from you from here on. so much fun cleverness truth and wisdom.

[@hanschristopherson8056]

I would expect the franchise tag or a 3 year deal with a 3rd year out

[@mandeango1]

Good stuff Man! The context is decisive.

[@herps]

i say pay sam a 3-4 year contract let jj sit and learn behind him BECAUSE REMEMBER he’s 21 he still has a lottt of time to develop even further so i say give jj time he can be a monster. Basically pull a green bay packers

[@OffensiveFarmer]

I said before the season that Sam Darnold was in the best QB situation in terms of all QB's on their first year with a new team and that i wouldn't be surprised if he had a Mayfield/Smith eqsue resurgence but damn, i never imagined it would be THIS good. I was going to bet on him for the comeback player of the year too until they announced that they would be changing the way they define a comeback player to pretty much only cover players who came back from injury.

[@ajgross67]

As a Vikings fan we need to offer Darnold a 3 year deal with the 3rd year having minimal guarantees, and if he doesn’t take it then franchise tag him. If he does take the deal then be open to offers on trading JJ, but only if a team is really willing to overpay. I think the most likely outcome is both guys are on the team next year, and the front office restructures some other deals to make the cap work

[@juicesnap]

What do they do about daniel jones? Sign jones, then trade him to a team that needs a starter/serviceable backup/ keep him on practice squad ?....

[@ajgross67]

@@juicesnapI think you let Jones walk to get the comp pick. I really don’t see a scenario where they keep all 3 QBs and Darnold has played too well to let him walk. Maybe if you trade JJ you keep Jones as a backup but only if he if takes a fairly cheap deal

[@zlinedavid]

For the Vikings’ sake, I hope they sign Darnold to a 3 year deal and let McCarthy sit. The kid is just getting ready to turn 22 as it is, he’s got plenty of time to sit and develop. Think Rogers behind Favre, Rivers behind Brees, etc. Then in 2-3 years, you can make the decision on which to keep and likely get a freakin’ haul for either one.

[@95roadie]

They're not getting rid of JJ. Not sure why people think that's even a possibility.

[@coletrickle1775]

It depends on the offers they get. Three 1st round picks he's gone. Two first round picks and an elite nose table or cb and he's gone.

[@zaneseibert]

​@@coletrickle1775Which are offers so stupid, no one would make. Not even the Raiders or Jets. Thus he ain't movin'.

[@95roadie]

@@coletrickle1775 so again. He’s not going anywhere.

[@willsgotskill5030]

As a USC fan, I've always been confident Darnold could shine if given the right opportunity. Happy to see him succeeding! Now if we could get Caleb some online help...

[@samuelstangle133]

I think the Vikings should ride it with Darnold if they make the NFC championship or the SB. If they bow out before that, they should field offers to get max value.

[@robertvanek1933]

There won't be any offers, Darnold's contract is only for the 2024 season

[@whyme943]

@@robertvanek1933tag and trade

[@claycassin8437]

Offers for JJ, maybe? Darnold is going to be UFA.

[@SimuLord]

Shame the NFL's not the NBA. If the Vikes were a basketball team and Darnold the star point guard, the words "sign-and-trade" would be on the table, but there's no such thing in football.

[@Cmoli3145]

The more I watch football, I realize there are no bad QBs in the NFL. Every QB just needs a good scheme and coach that matches the strengths of the QB. If you go to the Jets, or the Browns, you are set up to fail. Move them to a better organization and it’s like they are a completely different player. That’s why i always feel bad for #1 overall picks. They are set up to fail from the beginning.

[@LakotaMcConnell]

I dunno I feel like Nathan Peterman isn't going to be good no matter what

[@nightshift8249]

In the broad strokes, yes. There are physical outliers and different ways of approaching the position, but I agree that most high draft picks are set up to fail when they go to these dumpster fire organizations like the Jets. As a Giants fan, I watched up close as our franchise destroyed DJ’s development with three different coaching regimes and a highly publicized campaign to draft his replacement after paying him. Maybe DJ will have his own Darnold-like rebound after some time with a healthier organization.

[@pyrrhus6264]

I think it was part of a question about Darnold actually but KOC said something like “QBs don’t fail organizations, organizations fail QBs.” With that attitude it makes sense this would be the place he finally thrives.

[@vidowatcher91]

Something I've been thinking about lot too lately, especially with Goff's elevation, Geno, Darnold, Purdy, Darnold, the still pedestrian but better play of 2022 Daniel Jones. There are exceptions but the physical talent is almost always there. People like Jamarcus Russell and Manziel with their alleged poor work ethics probably never develop, unless maybe there was even a staff that could coach that out of them. And there exceptional talents. I don't want to minimize the insane arm talent of a Mahomes and prime Rodgers, the insane dual threat of a Lamar Jackson, the pre snap genius of Tom Brady/Peyton Manning, the tough play of Josh Allen, etc. There are all timers and that still needs to be respected, but I agree. The vast majority of NFL players are good enough to be average at least in the right system. The Browns not having a QB since The Revolutionary War is an indictment on the Browns. Not Tim Couch.

[@zaneseibert]

I've come to the conclusion that any QB picked in the top 10 will underwhelm. Not because the the QB is bad, but because the team is bad. QB is an infrastructure based position.

[@supperhaver2282]

This feels sacrilegious to say as a Packers fan, but if Love and co can’t get it done? I’m rooting for Darnold. Always felt he got a raw deal in NY, happy to see he’s turned it around

[@snowpocalypse1-1]

"This is not Detroit man, this is the Super Bowl" Probably one of the best Paul Allen calls, and a testament to what Detroit will always be.

[@redt7452]

To be fair to Detroit, they are not that team anymore. They are the top dog in the NFC for a reason now. You gotta give em credit where credit is due.

[@davelabonte7806]

Great call, I agree, but "a testament to what Detroit will always be." is such a needless shot at a team that's currently 14-2 after going to the NFCCG last year.

[@SimuLord]

@@redt7452 Detroit hasn't won anything since my mom was still in diapers, and she's collecting Social Security nowadays. Those injuries are going to catch up with them at the worst possible time.

[@ZintaOzola]

@@SimuLord And the Chicago Cubs didn't win for 108 years until they did.

[@SimuLord]

@ZintaOzola Only because the city of Cleveland already cashed in their ticket with the sports gods, and it wasn't a BOGO offer.

[@Marcus_Aurelius42]

The NFL media has been on a generational awful take run especially when it comes to Darnold. The talking heads are so cooked

[@AdrianBlackburnDesteni]

You single handedly make football interesting for me. The NFL should be paying you. I used to play football but as an adult can’t stay interested…:I mean I can do highlights but watching a full game is painful unless maybe I’m there in person. You are literally the only reason I follow the nfl in any capacity. You’re a great presenter and you make it super fun.

[@willclose7613]

As a Jets fan I never thought Darnold was bad it was always obvious he’d succeed anywhere with an actual team. He literally led Adam Gase’s Jets to a 7-9 season after missing the first 4 games from mono

[@ammazer1229]

Man give Sammy D his credit, the man is a near elite QB who has finally started to hit his upside, if anything he’s going to improve the next few seasons.

[@alexzeller2409]

Sam Darnold, Mericas quarterback

[@mrjgilbert]

The Vikings are a very likable organization. I hope they keep Darnold. Great story here!

[@deadlyfungus15]

15:30 saying with chicago pending as if caleb isn’t better than nix

[@phantom_ranger6814]

Ur crazy bro

[@Shift44444]

If Caleb is pending then Maye is too lmao

[@adamherendeen4940]

Niners fan here. When we lost to them early in the season I thought it was one of those ‘any given Sunday’ things. Flash forward to now, Vikings are in the playoffs with one of the best records and my team is last place in the division and making plans for Cabo. Man was I wrong. Happy for darnold and Vikings fans though.

[@Ryderz651]

That’s crazy how Greeny was so much on the Darnold train for so long

[@commanderadur4264]

Because he wasn't bad, he was just broken and never given a real chance in ny.

[@wiscored88]

Vikings fan here, great video brandon

[@snowbumm100]

Anybody else been hearing Shady on The Facility lol??

[@trippingkanga134]

Absolute trash they only want him to be bad so he can be the butt of the joke again they hate seeing him succeed and it's so annoying

[@thorkagemob1297]

​@@trippingkanga134we believers need to make sure our vibes into the universe is stronger for those doubters can eat their words

[@timwaibel3267]

They sure like being a bully to Sam. He's been awesome for us

[@redt7452]

Those dudes are clowns honestly. All they do is talk shit.

[@trippingkanga134]

@@redt7452 real asf

[@wayneweis7199]

I'm a Vike fan and for decades thought we'd never have a conversation like this involving the Lions. I'm happy for long suffering Lions fans (like us Vikes fans have room to talk) and whatever happens in the end of this game/playoffs I will root for the Lions if they win. Their fans desrve it too...

[@RicoCosta317]

The NY Jets: where quarterbacks go to die.

[@Chimidway88]

I’m really happy for Darnold! It goes to show you what a player can do with the right team and coaching staff.

[@zackaryhaselius2226]

3:36 incorrect Brandon. They have 3. You just forgot about Danny Dimes? Vanilla Vick?

[@Basspundit]

i'm a Vikes fan, great video! I laughed at the zingers, funny stuff.

[@SimuLord]

To answer the question in the headline, "beat Detroit then make a playoff run." Let's not put the cart before the horse. I'm inclined to agree with Stephen A on this one-the single easiest way for an NFL team to live in cap hell for years is to give too much money to a QB who isn't on the talent level of a Brady or Manning or Mahomes. Ask Seahawks fans what overpaying Russell Wilson got them, or Ravens fans the same question about Joe Flacco. If the Vikes can get Darnold on a team-friendly contract, great. If he wants superstar money, they need to let him go and use that cap money (as you mentioned, they've got QB-on-rookie-deal potential at the position, which is how Wilson and Flacco got rings in the first place) on the O-line and the defense. You don't build dynasties giving superstar money to journeyman quarterbacks.

[@natebohach1]

Yeah we had 6 years of hell with Cousins.

[@shawnjohnson9763]

@SimuLord A few things to point out. The Vikings have a ton of cap space and built this roster with over $60 million in dead cap and still had the greatest free agent class in history. Second, Flacco and Wilson weren't journeyman QBs, they were with the teams that drafted them and Wilson played great for nearly a decade. If you win a Superbowl, you don't dump the guy who got you there. Third, look at the teams that have been winning the Superbowl for the past 5 or 6 years. They all have QBs on big contracts. But those QBs play at a high level and get it done, and the teams manage to build a roster around them. That being said, the Vikings have shown that they are willing to move on from a guy if he's too expensive or isn't the right fit.

[@dynomar11]

I love any chance to dog on Rosen 😂 1:20

[@spiceebagel1390]

Sam darnold is the GOAT

[@cornelious1439]

As a Vikings fan, I love darnold, even before he came here. But, I’ve seen what Kwesi can do with extra money after letting Hunter walk. If KOC can make McCarthy just competent and they add even more power players, this team will be very strong and set up for success many, many years in the future.