Sam darnold Daniel Jones Cornhole 10. © USA TODAY by means of Imagn Content Services, LLC. The Minnesota Vikings used Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones as quarterbacks on the depth chart in 2024. Darnold signed up with by means of totally free firm in March, and Jones did the exact same in late November. Cornhole 10
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Concerns Answered: The Vikings' QB Plan, the Trenches, Dalton Risner
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell strolls off the field after their 27-9 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale. © Joseph Rondone/The Republic/ USA TODAY NETWORK by means of Imagn Images. Q: If you needed to forecast, what will the Vikings roll with into the 2025 season at quarterback?
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Response: J.J. McCarthy at QB1 and Daniel Jones at QB2. Brett Rypien will most likely stay as QB3.
If one thinks Sam Darnold might still be back, she or he is most likely overthinking it. His 36 goals in 2024 were wonderful, however he absolutely broke down in the playoffs.
Did you view the loss versus the Los Angeles Rams and believe, “This is plainly a much better option to J.J. McCarthy?”
If you did not, then McCarthy is concerning a lineup as QB1 near you. McCarthy is more budget-friendly than Darnold, and there's a good possibility that he does not play like a buffoon when it matters one of the most. Daniel Jones, on the other hand, as the QB2– call it insurance coverage — for $10 million approximately makes good sense.
Q: Will Minnesota entirely overhaul and repair the trenches this offseason?
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Response: Yes– our company believe they will sign or prepare an effect defensive deal with and 2 brand-new interior offending linemen. Our guess is that Blake Brandel remains while Garrett Bradbury, Dalton Risner, and Ed Ingram leave.
That was among the “benefits” to seeing the Vikings' playoff loss: the interior offending line assisted Darnold mess up the entire year, a lot so that it can not be neglected in the offseason.
Q: Will Dalton Risner be back for several years No. 3 in Minnesota?
Response: Probably not.
General supervisor Kwesi Adofo-Mensah appeared a little skittish about re-signing Risner last offseason however eventually did so in late May. Risner later on took control of the starter's task from Ed Ingram.
The veteran guard is a bit of a one-trick pony– excellent pass security with slow run stopping.
