Few anticipated Sam Darnold to be greater than a bridge quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings after signing a one-year deal this previous offseason.
Nevertheless, after main the staff to a 14-3 file and throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns, it’s pure to second-guess his standing as only a bridge QB.
For the reason that season ended with Darnold underperforming and shedding the common season finale to the Detroit Lions and the Wild Card matchup in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams, his probabilities of returning to Minnesota are unsure.
Just lately, an analyst made a prediction about the place he thinks Darnold will signal this offseason.
Charley Walters of The Pioneer Press stated, “The guess right here is that Sam Darnold will find yourself with the Las Vegas Raiders” whereas including it’s “to be decided” whether or not the Vikings will be capable to get something in a tag and commerce.
“The guess right here is that Sam Darnold will find yourself with the Las Vegas Raiders”, says @Charley_Walters.
Walter’s continues saying it’s “to be decided” whether or not the @Vikings will be capable to get something in a tag and commerce for
Darnold. pic.twitter.com/bMKN4DBlUg— The Purple Persuasion (@TPPSkol) February 2, 2025
The Raiders had been in prime place to land both Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders with a top-2 decide within the 2025 NFL Draft.
Nevertheless, head coach Antonio Pierce had different concepts and led the staff to a few wins down the stretch that knocked them all the way down to the sixth spot within the draft, finally leading to him being fired.
With new head coach Pete Carroll on the town, it wouldn’t be a shock if the 73-year-old didn’t need to signal as much as coach a rookie and would as a substitute favor a youthful veteran like Darnold, who simply confirmed he can lead a staff to competition.
There aren’t a ton of groups searching for a quarterback this offseason, however it is going to be fascinating to see the place the few QB-needy groups look to seek out their subsequent franchise man.
