If Darnold is able to play to 75% of his true potential under KOC for the beginning of the season, then whatever rookie QB they draft will really have to *EARN* their spot. This years OTAs should be fun👌🏽
He's a lot more mobile then cousins &strong arm decent accuracy , but good at escaping and still looking & finding receivers down field , better then Dobbs , Mullins, hall easily, but they should just use #11 pick for QB there's plenty of elite QBs to draft , then get a OL center, vikes have never decided to trade up into the top 10 draft picks , I don't expect them to change that. Getting a expensive QB isn't smart .
I don’t know how the Vikings offense is but if it’s balanced then he will be good. But if you ask him to go out there throw 30-40 passes he’s going to make mistakes. Go watch his 2022 season highlights. It’ll give you some hope. I think he had the highest Yards per pass average through the games he played that season. Only real WR he had that year was DJ Moore. Imagine what he can do with Jefferson.
I’m a Panthers fan and I hope Sam gets another chance. The way he was playing those last couple games of the 2022 season showed he can be good with the right system. He’s better than they give him credit for. In my opinion he’s better than Mayfield and he’s a humble guy.
@@SomajDaGoat Bryce isn’t the problem by a LONG shot, be realistic and stop blaming QBs. Darlond OLine and coaching was bad but at least had DJ Moore and CMC, Bryce has bad oline, bad coaching, no RB, avg/washed WRs. Put Sam back into this situation he looks worse than ever, Panthers need to build a team and stop praying for a QB to carry
Ok. After watching the highlights of this young man's skills, It's official. With his athleticism, and ball placement, some good judgment passes by SD, coupled with Minnesota's current BF defense, and if KOC will allow this young man to play his game, and with some strong, aggressive play calling from the Vikings sideline winning or losing... Vikings Fans could be seeing Round Two of Three Deep, in Hockenson, Jefferson, & Addison. One can only dream. So this year KOC, don't play football to barely win, or scared playing calling, because you have a lead. Go out and ball out fully no holds barred for 60 mins. Even if the score was 32 to 3, favor against us in the 4 with 10 mins left to play. Everyone is paid millions to play hard. So play hard. I'm sure regular folk would be fired, if they decided to work partially every week. You're a pro team paying players million to play football for 3 hrs/60 mins. Give us that this 2024 season. Respectfully,
Here's how I see it : This is Sam's final chance to establish that he CAN be a STARTING QB in this league. If he balls out and actually manages to get this team to the playoffs like Baker did for Tampa (and it would be a more impressive feat considering who is in our division), then he's basically resurrected himself in this league.
I feel like he’s way too overhated, hes started under two horrible systems in the Jets and the Panthers. I think he’s a good dual threat QB who would fit well in our system. I also think the Vikings front office thinks the same. Now I do want us to draft a QB but I think Darnold will do just fine this upcoming season. And hey the last time Darnold and Cousins dialed out Darnold almost won with the PANTHERS. I think it’s gonna be a fun season.
But overall he's a downgrade from Cousins, right? The mobility is nice but come on, you'd rather have throwing. After the bears draft Caleb Williams they're going to be like "that mobility was nice with fields but it sure is nice to have a real passer now".
@@kj00733 On face value sure, but we've hardly seen Kirk without JJ and Cook, and we've hardly seen Darnold with anything, so in golf terms it's a 3 shot swing. It could be a bit of the Belichick or Brady thing too.
Here's something else : He was 3 Lee Evans Tampa Bay Bucs TDs away from leading the Panthers to the playoffs with no one but DJ Moore to throw to. (4-2)
Sam Darnold had a lot of hype like Baker Mayfield, who didn't have his best year until last season. With him on the Vikings with JJ, Addison, and Hockinson as receivers, plus Aaron Jones as running back, Vikings have a high potential team.
Ppl keep talking about Mayfield and not only did TB have a weak schedule, they were in literally the worst division toin the league. Not to mention they beat two teams with a winning record in Jacksonville and GB. And an injured Eagles team in the playoffs. Mayfield had a lucky year just like the Vikings in 2022-23
He actually had cut down on those. He only threw 3 picks in his 2nd and final season in Carolina. He also threw none in the unfortunate loss to the Rams where he was victimized by drops by Backups in the 2nd half after having a sparkling first half WITH THE STARTERS (who all sat in the 2nd half) in directing 4 scoring drives (3 of them TDs; the other a missed FG).
I know the Vikings plan on drafting a qb, but Darnold could have a career resurgence like Baker Mayfield with the weapons on this team. Unlikely, but potentially
Yeah I’m not a fan of moving up for a QB. I really think we need defensive pieces maybe even a guard. And by the time our pick comes around there should still be the top edge rushers, cornerbacks, and defensive tackles not even taken yet.
It's more than possible. Whoever we draft isn't playing this year unless darnold goes down. An even then. Personally hop it's not maye though. Just don't like his feet or decisions. JJ or Jayden would be far better suitedn here in MN. But Sam has the ability, he just hasn't been on great teams that are QB friendly like MN. I expect him to play extremely well, beat season maybe he's ever had but there's a lot of work to do, and the interior line needs to get solved. But yea excited for the year and the draft. Darnold is about to shock some folks here in mn
Darnold to Robbie Anderson was a of a combination. Signing Darnold was a great pick up for Minn, he's Cousins esque with more elusiveness, playing with a chip on his shoulder and 500 million dollars cheaper. I truly believe he's going to be much more then just a bridge gap qb, he's going to compete and make it hard for the new qb, whoever that may be, to get on the field. Which is a win win, the new young qb of the future will get time to hold the clipboard and learn instead of getting thrown into the fire. Vikes will still be a playoff contender and be a force in the north. Haven't been this excited for my Vikes in a long time. Now to the draft and let Kwesi and KOC do their magic. I know it's unorthodox but my pick for qb has always been Bo Nix, i can still see it happening on top of getting another top 20 playmaker on defense. It's just my crystal ball inception, i think everything else is smokescreen so we can reel teams into moving up so Bo is still there at 11. I know i know I'm crazy, but wait until draft day... you'll see. SKOL!
Just the fact that he has some creativity (as it seems) when it gets chaotic or doesn't go to plan... is going to be a breathe of fresh air. Excited to see if he can prove something.
Sammy is going to surprise Vikings fans and I think San Fran is going to miss him a lot. He'll finish in the top five and Vikings will contend in a championship game. It will be the coaching that ultimately ends the 24/25 season (not talent). 25/26 will be Vikings year and they will be favored. Sammy is a true duel threat because he has the talent but also because he's played as a pocket passer.
While you watch these highlights, take a look at the jets record. Sam wasn’t the problem. The Jets and Panthers were horrible teams. This man has never had a fair chance, until now.
Granted, these are highlights, but he's got some good velocity, better scrambling than advertised, and can make a play when the OL breaks down. He has some nice touch to the middle and sidelines on intermediate throws. KOC, Jefferson, Addison, Hockenson, and Aaron Jones will be upgrades over Gase, Ruhl and Robbie Anderson.
I'm sure KOC is aware of his struggles and limitations. He doesn't need to see "lowlights" to know that. But as a Coach his job is to limit the lowlights but ENHANCE (and Increase) the Highlights and big positive plays, and I think he and new QB Coach McCown will help Sam here.
@@334ben10 No need to comprehend. I've seen enough shit ass tape on this quarterback. It's not exactly needing "more comprehension" lolol There's nothing more to know lmao
Not going to lie. I'm intrigued by his potential. Great signing as a bridge qb while we groom a young guy. He's got the potential upside and is young enough to still be the guy if he fits the system right. Definitely worth the gamble at this point
Vikings fans thinking he will be the only QB coming in the off-season are dumb. They will draft a QB as well and be in a mich better place in the long term without cousins, just might be a step back for a season.
But what if they can't move up high enough to get a quarterback who can beat out Darnold for the job? Don't act like it's an impossibility that he's our starting quarterback next year. It's at least 50/50 that he will be our starting quarterback at least at the start of the season. Who wants to watch six or more games of Sam Darnold? Not anybody that I know.
@@shamelessdaddy8707He will almost surely be the starter day one. He’s going to be a bridge until the coaching staff believes the rookie is ready to go. I believe we will trade up to five for JJ McCarthy. You never know. With our weapons he may be a decent starter. He’s got a ton of talent. I’m not optimistic about that though. This is better for our long term future.
Pros: I see is that he can throw it anywhere on the field, progresses through plays fast, uses his feet if needed, keeps looking down field when a play breaks down, and willing to take hits. Cons can be very inconsistent especially if pressured, throws some bad passes for no reason, throws off his feet when running, and doesnt do well in 2 min drills I think he will have his best year as a starter but i dont see him being much more then a backuo which is a reaosn vikings got him for only 1 year
@@NamelessViking01 Wow, how embarrassing - I can see why you remain anonymous. That is an amazingly STUPID, comment, even for a Vikes fan. The game was in week 6 of 2021 - the season BEFORE Kwesi got here, and when Zimmer was the coach. Donatell was in Denver at that time, I believe. Man, you certainly live up to the cliche that opinions are like assholes,
@robe2504 you're anonymous as well 😂. Why did you get so defensive and triggered by me saying it was donatell defense. I could be wrong and it was zimmer, but zimmers defense was absolutely awful as well do my point still stands 😂. " man, you live up to the cliche that opinions are like assholes," wtf are you even talking about. You really got that salty because I said that it was donatell defense when it was mike zimmer ( who was just as bad or worse). You're one of the fans that are so triggered by every little thing and bitch about everything, YOU are the reason people give sports fans shit.
Ya. Darnold can run the 2 minute exceedingly well. Go look at the Bucs game in 2022z. Gave them a hell of a chance with several last minute clutch throws
The important thing to note here, guys. Darnold has the arm talent and escapability factor. Put him in a system with KOC and weapons like we have and it may unlock something. We’ll see
Granted most every single highlight his team is losing big and has a horrible record, but pocket movement and creativity reminds me a lot of Maholmes, and yet he is throwing the ball really well actually down the field up the sidelines to people I’ve never even heard of before… even as a packers fan, I’m truly excited for his opportunity in Minnesota! Good luck Sam
It's unreal the lengths a fanbase goes to in order to stick their heads so far up their ass in order to prevent themselves from hearing FACTS that Sam has improved as a Player since the jets and panthers days.
I am more than okay with Darnold being our bridge QB for whoever we draft in 6 weeks (I’m hoping McCarthy), maybe even sign him to a second year depending on how he looks if said draft pick needs more time. Minus last year with the 49ers he’s been in terrible situations his whole career. He’s always had the traits/abilities to be a great QB, and now he’s got the best chance of his career with the Vikings. I was hoping we’d sign him and I’m rooting for him 200% until he gives me a reason not to.
People also don't remember that he was a converted LB his senior year of high school and only played 1 1/2 seasons at USC. Just 2 1/2 years of playing QB and he gets thrust into the NFL at age 20 playing for Adam Gase.
And Sam's only just turned 26. He'd be an awesome mentor for McCarthy who has only just turned 21 because he has lived the same life - entering the league early, and knows the pitfalls.
@@ByronRodriguez87 Ok, Mr Wilf...Dude you have an opinion, but nfi. You really rate yourself a better judge than KOC? Maybe you should take a moment to reflect on that...
@@robe2504 Great coaches make mistakes all the time. Kyle shanahan thought Jimmy G was a franchise Qb and drafted Trey Lance. Belichick Drafted Mac Jones and Stefanski traded for Watson.
He does look better especially when the line breaks down , sometimes cousins seem like he didn't have that sense to escape a collapsing pocket, he was statue or a deer in headlights kinda guy
@@johnswanson3741 cousins ? Yeah he was , darnold appears to sense heat , & can be mobile & hopefully he's not the type to force throws like Dobbs did ,
@@lennyjohnson9331he's absolutely the type to force it, but he's been on bad teams where he constantly felt like he had to. Hopefully with you guys, that won't be in his system. He won't have to worry about no one ever being open so he has to force it
People saying we should’ve just stuck with Mullens doesn’t realize he was on the Jets when they literally didn’t have all the pieces they have today and the Panthers were debatably the worst team when he played there. Meanwhile Mullens had a well built roster and managed to go 4-12.
Darnold could surprise people. He's completely developed now. He's playing for a nice future contract. He doesn't have to look over his shoulder because there really is no other competent qb on the Vikings roster. So Darnold could definitely have a great career year like Baker Mayfield did last season. Plus, he is playing with the best wr in football and probably the best offer weapons in his career other than the 49ers. Skol to win the bowl. Hopefully, the defense is dynamic.
As a Jet fan I loved Sam and wanted him to be our franchise QB so badly, but the front office failed so him bad and gave up on him early. He was always talented but was extremely mistake prone and looked anxious a lot of the time.
Yes at least he's mobile. That's the main thing Kirk wasn't. Quarterbacks like Patrick mahomes,Aaron Rodgers, Jalen hurts. Mobile quarterbacks are of the future quarterbacks that sit in the pocket like Tom Brady are in the past. Mobile quarterbacks extend plays. Even Fran tarkenton was a mobile quarterback. That's what the Vikings need!
Tom Brady would be awesome in any era because if the defense was blitzing heavy, he would go west coast, and if they were getting tired, he would go to a semi air raid (4 verts)... he would literally change the look of the offense within a drive. His instincts were off the charts.
I wouldn't just say mobile, because there has been lots of bad mobile and strong arm QBs... ideally you want a good QB that plays mostly with structure, accurate,good enough arm,and I'm can move...if your a great qb you shouldn't have to run alot even if you got wheels..you should be able to drop back. Find an open guy like 90% of the time,some QBs run because they can't run an offense at an elite level like brady
I personally think getting him on a 1 year prove yourswlf contract cpuld be the best opportunity here and utilize cap space on some defensive depth with veteran players. If we can turn this to a top ten defense and keep our whole offense we are playoff contenders even with Darnold. I think he could even be the biggest turn around story and it can all unfold here on our field in our uniform.
Now go out and get Robbie Anderson for WR3, what a connection they had! Great highlights, thanks Eli Prod. Gives us some hope with Darnold's skill set. Great movement, he moves to throw, but certainly can run as the last section of highlights showed.
I’m more interested in who we draft, but Darnold is definitely the better option at QB when compared to Dobbs, Mullens an Hall. I’m more invested than ever to see how our future without Cash Cousins will turn out.
Yep, In Sam's first 4 years in the NFL he started 50 games. In those 50 games he was sacked 133 times, then add in how many pressures he had. Very few NFL QB's could play winning football under those conditions.
If he can get passed his fear of the pass rush his accuracy is wild. Not fair my jets ruined him and he has anxiety in the pocket but with a good line he’s a beast
KOC (vikings hc) is gonna fix that footwork for good. I can't wait for the dang season. Gonna be fun to see what Darnold does. I really hope he comes in and proves he isn't a scoffer. I watched a lot of his tapes from other teams recently and as DF-qe8ul said "dude was running for his life his whole career". He was 100% on that one... and now that he has a group of insane talent around him, could be a thing of beauty.
And he played on woefully assembled offenses with terrible HC's, until last year. That's gotta crumble anyone's confidence, and make you fearful of making mistakes. People also don't remember that he was a converted LB his senior year of high school and only played 1 1/2 seasons at USC. Just 2 1/2 years of playing QB and he gets thrust into the NFL at age 20 playing for Adam Gase.
How many Vike fans are in this building preparing for next season lol Even with whoever we draft at qb, Darnold will be starting under center at the very least for the beginning of the season. He has weapons, stout Tackles and a defense to keep the game winnable, Darnold can still sling it and will be in the best situation in his career...SKOL!
In his defense he is only 26 I do want to see some of his most bone head plays He does look like a chased deer in some of the plays but makes the play. Kinda dobbs style
Sam Donald look good. He might be the franchise quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings and he has a good connection with the wide receiver Ronnie Anderson.
Going out on a limb here but I think the franchise QB just landed in Minnesota. I think they'd be better off bolstering their D and let KOC and Darnold cook like KOC and Kirk did. Offense hasn't been the problem in Minnesota for quite a few years. Put a championship level Defense around what's already there and you got competing team right out of the gates!
Sam doesnt handle pressure well but hes accurate as hell. If we can keep him protected i genuinely think it could very well be a situation were JJ never starts.
I can see the Vikings giving a haul to trade up and draft either Drake Maye or JJ McCarthy. Whoever they get can sit behind Sam until they get up to speed with the game and scheme. The Vikings need a true pocket passer, someone similar to Kirk Cousins but younger and more mobile to extend plays. This is their offensive scheme and need to replicate it with a younger QB. They will rely heavily on the defense to help carry this year
They might not have to give up a haul. The competition has fallen away and teams like the Chargers will not want to trade with division rivals Raiders or Broncos. Also with Darnold on board they may not have to force the pick. Also consider that they will probably have two 3rd round Comp picks next year to help them move, and that they will have a lot of cap space next year to spend in FA if they do use some of next years picks to move up this year.
You honestly just described Darnold. Young pocket passer that is also mobile. Just need to get his confidence back from the Jets and a little bit of the Panthers. He recently said that Bob McAdoo finally showed him how to go through progressions. That was his 5th year in the league!
@@John-po6ln 100% agree. It's going to be really interesting to see what KOC and McCown can get out of Darnold. KOC could end up a HC of the year candidate.
If you notice one common denominator … the guy is running for his life on every play. He has been put in a not so great situation his whole nfl career until last year.
I’m calling the under-selling of darnold. All the focus is Vikings take a QB in the draft and that is made up by the Vikings to push other teams to take QB ahead of them and let the right defensive pieces fall. Darnold is the Vikings guy.
This office management is no different from what we had in the past. Same old story!!!!! MN Vikings rebuilding for the future since 1960…… When I die I want the Vikings to be my pallbearers THEY CAN LET ME DOWN FOR THE LAST TIME.
Hes crazy fast on his feet and has a big accurate arm. A more athletic version of Baker. He's also never started for a good team so Im excited to see him play on a decent team. Im a GB guy, so hoping MN spanks GB 2x next year for disrespecting Aaron Jones.
To all the Sam Darnold haters out there here are a few stats that never get mentioned. In Sam's first 4 years in the NFL he started 50 games. In those 50 games he was sacked 133 times, then add in how many pressures he had. Very few NFL QB's could play winning football under those conditions.
Guess what buddy… even if he had good protection, he wouldn’t execute. Doesn’t matter how many sacks or pressures he had, he’s still not a competent qb, and you can’t say otherwise.
Dare I say comeback player of the year? No excuse on the Vikes. He needs some stability with some decent talent around him as any other QB. Hopefully he shows the true potential in Minn. Welcome Sam.
Remember when he led the Panthers to like 3-0 or something to start 2022 then got hurt? Remember that 2017 Vikings team? Darnold is better than Keenum...Minnesota are one of my two NFC sleepers along with the Rams.
You're the best vikings youtuber by far bro keep it up
Mannnn this means a lot to me… thank you so much
@@EliProd_All love bro SKOL
If Darnold is able to play to 75% of his true potential under KOC for the beginning of the season, then whatever rookie QB they draft will really have to *EARN* their spot. This years OTAs should be fun👌🏽
He's a lot more mobile then cousins &strong arm decent accuracy , but good at escaping and still looking & finding receivers down field , better then Dobbs , Mullins, hall easily, but they should just use #11 pick for QB there's plenty of elite QBs to draft , then get a OL center, vikes have never decided to trade up into the top 10 draft picks , I don't expect them to change that. Getting a expensive QB isn't smart .
I am perfect world the rookie qb should never see live action during the regular season
totally agree. He has the arm strength and accuracy, he just takes to much time back there.
4-0 🦾
Watching this as a Vikings fan to get some hope
Search “darnold first pass"
@@delusionalvikingsfan18 that’s actually so funny that his 1st pass was a pick 6
@@whitislit8837 but then he threw like 4 TD's the rest of the game and blew out the Lions in Detroit
I don’t know how the Vikings offense is but if it’s balanced then he will be good. But if you ask him to go out there throw 30-40 passes he’s going to make mistakes. Go watch his 2022 season highlights. It’ll give you some hope. I think he had the highest Yards per pass average through the games he played that season. Only real WR he had that year was DJ Moore. Imagine what he can do with Jefferson.
@@delusionalvikingsfan18salty
If he can get that Robbie Anderson connection with JJ and Addison he might actually be the starter all year
He's gone start
He will surprise every fan this year. He has the true deep bomb accuracy and necessary NFL experience now!
This aged well
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Secretly a robbie Anderson highlights
I’m a Panthers fan and I hope Sam gets another chance. The way he was playing those last couple games of the 2022 season showed he can be good with the right system. He’s better than they give him credit for. In my opinion he’s better than Mayfield and he’s a humble guy.
At this point I would take him over Bryce Young in a heartbeat.
@@SomajDaGoat Reich wanted a new QB and that was Bryce Young.
Then he got his butt fired after going 1-11.
Boy do they wish they had Sam still, huh?
You might be in luck cause if tanner Morgan works out for the Vikings Carolina might pick him up as a veteran and #2 QB.
@@SomajDaGoat Bryce isn’t the problem by a LONG shot, be realistic and stop blaming QBs. Darlond OLine and coaching was bad but at least had DJ Moore and CMC, Bryce has bad oline, bad coaching, no RB, avg/washed WRs. Put Sam back into this situation he looks worse than ever, Panthers need to build a team and stop praying for a QB to carry
@@oel734 and what does Sam have to do with Bryce Young failer and yes I would take Sam over Bryce any day
Ok. After watching the highlights of this young man's skills, It's official. With his athleticism, and ball placement, some good judgment passes by SD, coupled with Minnesota's current BF defense, and if KOC will allow this young man to play his game, and with some strong, aggressive play calling from the Vikings sideline winning or losing... Vikings Fans could be seeing Round Two of Three Deep, in Hockenson, Jefferson, & Addison. One can only dream. So this year KOC, don't play football to barely win, or scared playing calling, because you have a lead. Go out and ball out fully no holds barred for 60 mins. Even if the score was 32 to 3, favor against us in the 4 with 10 mins left to play. Everyone is paid millions to play hard. So play hard. I'm sure regular folk would be fired, if they decided to work partially every week. You're a pro team paying players million to play football for 3 hrs/60 mins. Give us that this 2024 season.
Respectfully,
Not sure how to feel about Darnold. He’ll have the best skill position players he’s ever had in his career though.
Here's how I see it :
This is Sam's final chance to establish that he CAN be a STARTING QB in this league.
If he balls out and actually manages to get this team to the playoffs like Baker did for Tampa (and it would be a more impressive feat considering who is in our division), then he's basically resurrected himself in this league.
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Aside from his stint backing Purdy in SF, he’s never been in as good a situation as in Minnesota. This is his year
I feel like he’s way too overhated, hes started under two horrible systems in the Jets and the Panthers. I think he’s a good dual threat QB who would fit well in our system. I also think the Vikings front office thinks the same. Now I do want us to draft a QB but I think Darnold will do just fine this upcoming season. And hey the last time Darnold and Cousins dialed out Darnold almost won with the PANTHERS. I think it’s gonna be a fun season.
The Jets situation was all time horrible position for any QB. Look at the rosters he had
Panthers fan here, I think he can be a pro bowl QB with the Vikings
This is aging like wine so far.
@@PC-qe4rl Happy to see it. I always had confidence in him, he just never had a good situation before. Wish he was still in Carolina
One things for sure it’s gonna be nice having a mobile QB after Kirk all these years, darnold is a very underrated runner
Too bad you’ll miss Kirk’s 70% completion percentages
@@_ThunderFire I'll also miss the immense amount of money he'll be stealing...err, I mean making on the Vikes.
@@_ThunderFireBut we won't miss Kirk's 1-2 playoff record, nor the immense contract.
But overall he's a downgrade from Cousins, right? The mobility is nice but come on, you'd rather have throwing. After the bears draft Caleb Williams they're going to be like "that mobility was nice with fields but it sure is nice to have a real passer now".
@@kj00733 On face value sure, but we've hardly seen Kirk without JJ and Cook, and we've hardly seen Darnold with anything, so in golf terms it's a 3 shot swing. It could be a bit of the Belichick or Brady thing too.
Before u trash him.... what qb has *SUCCEEDED WITH THE JETS AND PANTHERS LAST 5 YEARS!?*
Here's something else :
He was 3 Lee Evans Tampa Bay Bucs TDs away from leading the Panthers to the playoffs with no one but DJ Moore to throw to. (4-2)
Sam may have seen ghosts but Rodgers only lasted 5 snaps with the Jets, and the last one was his Achilles.
Ghosts can't hurt you but the Turf Monster can and did. lol@@robe2504
Statistically it's actually only Darnold lol. His teams won 3 or 4 games without him at QB over his first 5 years
Good footwork, mobility, and accuracy. Can't wish for much more. skol
Yep as a Vikings fan it will be nice to have a QB that can make things happen with his legs. Something Cousins couldn't do.
Sam Darnold had a lot of hype like Baker Mayfield, who didn't have his best year until last season. With him on the Vikings with JJ, Addison, and Hockinson as receivers, plus Aaron Jones as running back, Vikings have a high potential team.
I agree, but I still want to trade up to a top 4 top 5 pick and get our future Qb
Ppl keep talking about Mayfield and not only did TB have a weak schedule, they were in literally the worst division toin the league. Not to mention they beat two teams with a winning record in Jacksonville and GB. And an injured Eagles team in the playoffs. Mayfield had a lucky year just like the Vikings in 2022-23
@@SkolV1k1ngs Don't count Darnold out as the Vikings future QB. I would not trade down for a QB, but if one was there at 11....maybe!
@@johnswanson3741 🗿
He has the arm and accuracy. Has good mobility when on the run.. Just need to cut down on ints.
He actually had cut down on those. He only threw 3 picks in his 2nd and final season in Carolina.
He also threw none in the unfortunate loss to the Rams where he was victimized by drops by Backups in the 2nd half after having a sparkling first half WITH THE STARTERS (who all sat in the 2nd half) in directing 4 scoring drives (3 of them TDs; the other a missed FG).
@@oel734 yep hopefully they dont have the fumbles and all that this year this is donalds best chance maybe he does good enough and gets extended
Darnold will make pro bowl with Vikings 💰
I know the Vikings plan on drafting a qb, but Darnold could have a career resurgence like Baker Mayfield with the weapons on this team. Unlikely, but potentially
I dont see why not.... the jets and panthers were horrible
Plus he's still very very young
Yeah I’m not a fan of moving up for a QB. I really think we need defensive pieces maybe even a guard. And by the time our pick comes around there should still be the top edge rushers, cornerbacks, and defensive tackles not even taken yet.
That's what I've been saying, not super likely, but wouldn't be surprised, this year's Baker Mayfield
It's more than possible. Whoever we draft isn't playing this year unless darnold goes down. An even then. Personally hop it's not maye though. Just don't like his feet or decisions. JJ or Jayden would be far better suitedn here in MN. But Sam has the ability, he just hasn't been on great teams that are QB friendly like MN. I expect him to play extremely well, beat season maybe he's ever had but there's a lot of work to do, and the interior line needs to get solved. But yea excited for the year and the draft. Darnold is about to shock some folks here in mn
Darnold to Robbie Anderson was a of a combination. Signing Darnold was a great pick up for Minn, he's Cousins esque with more elusiveness, playing with a chip on his shoulder and 500 million dollars cheaper. I truly believe he's going to be much more then just a bridge gap qb, he's going to compete and make it hard for the new qb, whoever that may be, to get on the field. Which is a win win, the new young qb of the future will get time to hold the clipboard and learn instead of getting thrown into the fire. Vikes will still be a playoff contender and be a force in the north. Haven't been this excited for my Vikes in a long time. Now to the draft and let Kwesi and KOC do their magic. I know it's unorthodox but my pick for qb has always been Bo Nix, i can still see it happening on top of getting another top 20 playmaker on defense. It's just my crystal ball inception, i think everything else is smokescreen so we can reel teams into moving up so Bo is still there at 11. I know i know I'm crazy, but wait until draft day... you'll see. SKOL!
Just the fact that he has some creativity (as it seems) when it gets chaotic or doesn't go to plan... is going to be a breathe of fresh air.
Excited to see if he can prove something.
He had no choice but to be creative .. the dude was running for his life his whole career
The Vikings will be in great shape with Darnold. This video shows his talent. So many weapons and targets for him now.
Darnold has a rocket 🚀 launcher for an arm and man is he good at throwing on the run.. and when he pulls it down pretty darn fast.. #SKOL2THEBOWL
Sammy is going to surprise Vikings fans and I think San Fran is going to miss him a lot. He'll finish in the top five and Vikings will contend in a championship game. It will be the coaching that ultimately ends the 24/25 season (not talent). 25/26 will be Vikings year and they will be favored. Sammy is a true duel threat because he has the talent but also because he's played as a pocket passer.
While you watch these highlights, take a look at the jets record. Sam wasn’t the problem. The Jets and Panthers were horrible teams. This man has never had a fair chance, until now.
Granted, these are highlights, but he's got some good velocity, better scrambling than advertised, and can make a play when the OL breaks down. He has some nice touch to the middle and sidelines on intermediate throws. KOC, Jefferson, Addison, Hockenson, and Aaron Jones will be upgrades over Gase, Ruhl and Robbie Anderson.
I'm sure KOC is aware of his struggles and limitations. He doesn't need to see "lowlights" to know that.
But as a Coach his job is to limit the lowlights but ENHANCE (and Increase) the Highlights and big positive plays, and I think he and new QB Coach McCown will help Sam here.
Looks more accurate than Dobbs and Mullins. Now draft the future QB.
Bruh instead of watching highlights watch his worst moments. He won't get us more than 5 wins
@@chelseyschimmelman9999he didn’t say he could win even one game, you didnt comprehend the point of the comment.
@@334ben10
No need to comprehend. I've seen enough shit ass tape on this quarterback. It's not exactly needing "more comprehension" lolol There's nothing more to know lmao
@@334ben10 he is GARBAGE 🗑️ 🚮
bruh chill...if the opportunity to draft a qb is not there then it's not there...stop being desperate.. that's when you make mistakes
Not going to lie. I'm intrigued by his potential. Great signing as a bridge qb while we groom a young guy. He's got the potential upside and is young enough to still be the guy if he fits the system right. Definitely worth the gamble at this point
Never thought I’d be looking at Sam darnold highlights
And what's your opinion?
It's crazy cause if you stack them with any other QB in league, you'd have no idea he's been bad lol
Vikings fans thinking he will be the only QB coming in the off-season are dumb.
They will draft a QB as well and be in a mich better place in the long term without cousins, just might be a step back for a season.
But what if they can't move up high enough to get a quarterback who can beat out Darnold for the job? Don't act like it's an impossibility that he's our starting quarterback next year. It's at least 50/50 that he will be our starting quarterback at least at the start of the season. Who wants to watch six or more games of Sam Darnold? Not anybody that I know.
@@shamelessdaddy8707already at 11 definitely have a chance of trading up to top 5
But I agree about not wanting to watch darnold for that long
@@shamelessdaddy8707He will almost surely be the starter day one. He’s going to be a bridge until the coaching staff believes the rookie is ready to go. I believe we will trade up to five for JJ McCarthy. You never know. With our weapons he may be a decent starter. He’s got a ton of talent. I’m not optimistic about that though. This is better for our long term future.
@@shamelessdaddy8707who cares, maybe he could even tie Kirk's playoff win total this year!
i love how he throws the ball into the endzone for a touchdown
Yeah. Vikings forgot how to do that last couple of years.
Upgrade from Dobbs and Mullens. Better than Keenum in 17. I’m not mad about this move
Keenum is probably a good template for what a journeyman QB can do with some weapons around him.
Vikings fans please look at the bigger picture, I’m sure KOC isn’t like “this is my guy” let things play out
As a fifty-year plus Vikings fan there is one word that we faithful live by each and every off-season. And this year is no different.
Hope.
I’m more of a…..well next year is the year…. Kind of guy!
More like "No Hope" Vikings! Lol
@@johnswanson3741Put your crayons away before you poke your eye out.
Great vid. Welcome to Minnesota 🫡
Heres the keys to the lambo darnold, dont mess it up.
#skol
😂
Those are some good highlights.. I like his escapability..and deep ball.. dude was tossing some bombs 💣
potential to relight the fire in his still young career . jj and addison might bring this fella to stardom . at least i hope so 😭😭😈🤞❗️💯
Pros:
I see is that he can throw it anywhere on the field, progresses through plays fast, uses his feet if needed, keeps looking down field when a play breaks down, and willing to take hits.
Cons
can be very inconsistent especially if pressured, throws some bad passes for no reason, throws off his feet when running, and doesnt do well in 2 min drills
I think he will have his best year as a starter but i dont see him being much more then a backuo which is a reaosn vikings got him for only 1 year
Did pretty well in that 2 min drill against the Vikes - a TD and 2 point conversion starting on his 1 yard line.
@robe2504 that defense that he went up againts was ran by donatell 😂. That's a free drive for anyone
@@NamelessViking01 Wow, how embarrassing - I can see why you remain anonymous. That is an amazingly STUPID, comment, even for a Vikes fan.
The game was in week 6 of 2021 - the season BEFORE Kwesi got here, and when Zimmer was the coach.
Donatell was in Denver at that time, I believe.
Man, you certainly live up to the cliche that opinions are like assholes,
@robe2504 you're anonymous as well 😂. Why did you get so defensive and triggered by me saying it was donatell defense. I could be wrong and it was zimmer, but zimmers defense was absolutely awful as well do my point still stands 😂. " man, you live up to the cliche that opinions are like assholes," wtf are you even talking about. You really got that salty because I said that it was donatell defense when it was mike zimmer ( who was just as bad or worse). You're one of the fans that are so triggered by every little thing and bitch about everything, YOU are the reason people give sports fans shit.
Ya. Darnold can run the 2 minute exceedingly well. Go look at the Bucs game in 2022z. Gave them a hell of a chance with several last minute clutch throws
The important thing to note here, guys. Darnold has the arm talent and escapability factor. Put him in a system with KOC and weapons like we have and it may unlock something. We’ll see
Granted most every single highlight his team is losing big and has a horrible record, but pocket movement and creativity reminds me a lot of Maholmes, and yet he is throwing the ball really well actually down the field up the sidelines to people I’ve never even heard of before… even as a packers fan, I’m truly excited for his opportunity in Minnesota! Good luck Sam
I mean people that think the die has been cast on this guy need to think twice. He came from some bad situations. He’s only 27 and has a big arm
It's unreal the lengths a fanbase goes to in order to stick their heads so far up their ass in order to prevent themselves from hearing FACTS that Sam has improved as a Player since the jets and panthers days.
He may just be the future QB for the Vikes.... I've always liked Darnold!
I am more than okay with Darnold being our bridge QB for whoever we draft in 6 weeks (I’m hoping McCarthy), maybe even sign him to a second year depending on how he looks if said draft pick needs more time. Minus last year with the 49ers he’s been in terrible situations his whole career. He’s always had the traits/abilities to be a great QB, and now he’s got the best chance of his career with the Vikings. I was hoping we’d sign him and I’m rooting for him 200% until he gives me a reason not to.
People also don't remember that he was a converted LB his senior year of high school and only played 1 1/2 seasons at USC. Just 2 1/2 years of playing QB and he gets thrust into the NFL at age 20 playing for Adam Gase.
And Sam's only just turned 26. He'd be an awesome mentor for McCarthy who has only just turned 21 because he has lived the same life - entering the league early, and knows the pitfalls.
@@robe2504Both are terrible QBs. If they can't get Drake Maye it's over for this regime.
@@ByronRodriguez87 Ok, Mr Wilf...Dude you have an opinion, but nfi. You really rate yourself a better judge than KOC? Maybe you should take a moment to reflect on that...
@@robe2504 Great coaches make mistakes all the time. Kyle shanahan thought Jimmy G was a franchise Qb and drafted Trey Lance. Belichick Drafted Mac Jones and Stefanski traded for Watson.
He could be sneaky good this year.
Darnold looks mobile and has a good arm. Hopefully he will gel with the Vikings and realize his full potential. Looks better than Cousins.
He does look better especially when the line breaks down , sometimes cousins seem like he didn't have that sense to escape a collapsing pocket, he was statue or a deer in headlights kinda guy
@@lennyjohnson9331 And just a "slow white boy" when he decides to take off
@@johnswanson3741 cousins ? Yeah he was , darnold appears to sense heat , & can be mobile & hopefully he's not the type to force throws like Dobbs did ,
@@lennyjohnson9331he's absolutely the type to force it, but he's been on bad teams where he constantly felt like he had to. Hopefully with you guys, that won't be in his system. He won't have to worry about no one ever being open so he has to force it
People saying we should’ve just stuck with Mullens doesn’t realize he was on the Jets when they literally didn’t have all the pieces they have today and the Panthers were debatably the worst team when he played there.
Meanwhile Mullens had a well built roster and managed to go 4-12.
They're the same QB. Both are trash.
Great video. Hopefully he can be a great bridge quarterback for jj McCarthy.
Dudes a baller
Now if they beef up the center position
Draft a center 11# there's a elite OL this draft , I hope they don't trade up pay the farm for 1person
KOC could get me open. It's Darnold's big opportunity. Let's SKOL, big Sam!
Darnold could surprise people. He's completely developed now. He's playing for a nice future contract. He doesn't have to look over his shoulder because there really is no other competent qb on the Vikings roster. So Darnold could definitely have a great career year like Baker Mayfield did last season. Plus, he is playing with the best wr in football and probably the best offer weapons in his career other than the 49ers. Skol to win the bowl. Hopefully, the defense is dynamic.
OK I am convinced, Don't trade up, load up the D and interior Oline. We can ride with Darnold and Mullins
As a Jet fan I loved Sam and wanted him to be our franchise QB so badly, but the front office failed so him bad and gave up on him early. He was always talented but was extremely mistake prone and looked anxious a lot of the time.
The Jets and Panthers didn’t use him well and didn’t help him at all. Hopefully he gets a shot with the Vikings to get his stock back up.
Experience and Talented. Having a good year. It takes a team. Central division looks tough. Play 🏈
Yes at least he's mobile. That's the main thing Kirk wasn't. Quarterbacks like Patrick mahomes,Aaron Rodgers, Jalen hurts. Mobile quarterbacks are of the future quarterbacks that sit in the pocket like Tom Brady are in the past. Mobile quarterbacks extend plays. Even Fran tarkenton was a mobile quarterback. That's what the Vikings need!
Tom Brady would be awesome in any era because if the defense was blitzing heavy, he would go west coast, and if they were getting tired, he would go to a semi air raid (4 verts)... he would literally change the look of the offense within a drive. His instincts were off the charts.
Sure he had people protecting him. You have to protect your QB no matter who he is.
Again the future is Mobile QB's Look how Good Patrick mahomes is
I wouldn't just say mobile, because there has been lots of bad mobile and strong arm QBs... ideally you want a good QB that plays mostly with structure, accurate,good enough arm,and I'm can move...if your a great qb you shouldn't have to run alot even if you got wheels..you should be able to drop back. Find an open guy like 90% of the time,some QBs run because they can't run an offense at an elite level like brady
I personally think getting him on a 1 year prove yourswlf contract cpuld be the best opportunity here and utilize cap space on some defensive depth with veteran players. If we can turn this to a top ten defense and keep our whole offense we are playoff contenders even with Darnold. I think he could even be the biggest turn around story and it can all unfold here on our field in our uniform.
Rite on, Brotha!
Now go out and get Robbie Anderson for WR3, what a connection they had! Great highlights, thanks Eli Prod. Gives us some hope with Darnold's skill set. Great movement, he moves to throw, but certainly can run as the last section of highlights showed.
Robbie is overrated and never really gelled with Sam when they reunited in Carolina.
Sam gelled more with DJ Moore than anyone else.
@@oel734 Let's see how Moore does with da Bears and a rookie QB
It looks like Mccarthy might be sitting awhile..
Lol 😂that's what I'm saying. But Mccarthy that dude. But he will sit. That's a fact
I’m more interested in who we draft, but Darnold is definitely the better option at QB when compared to Dobbs, Mullens an Hall. I’m more invested than ever to see how our future without Cash Cousins will turn out.
With great coaching, we will see
Sam darnald has highlights?
Woah, i didnt know that
As a niners fan, peace out SD...you were a teammate.
Notice he was getting pressured in every play. Dude has never had a good OLine. I hope he can finally do this thing in Minnesota.
Yep, In Sam's first 4 years in the NFL he started 50 games. In those 50 games he was sacked 133 times, then add in how many pressures he had. Very few NFL QB's could play winning football under those conditions.
That just magnifies 🔎 everything times 10 x.
This guy is incredible
I know one thing he can run and avoid the rush
If he can get passed his fear of the pass rush his accuracy is wild. Not fair my jets ruined him and he has anxiety in the pocket but with a good line he’s a beast
KOC (vikings hc) is gonna fix that footwork for good. I can't wait for the dang season. Gonna be fun to see what Darnold does.
I really hope he comes in and proves he isn't a scoffer. I watched a lot of his tapes from other teams recently and as DF-qe8ul said "dude was running for his life his whole career".
He was 100% on that one... and now that he has a group of insane talent around him, could be a thing of beauty.
Dude really likes throwing to his left
Him and Robbie Anderson were lethal
Watching after he just lead an upset defeat against my niners 💔🤣
He's not a bad QB, he just got drafted too high and thrust into action too quickly.
And he played on woefully assembled offenses with terrible HC's, until last year. That's gotta crumble anyone's confidence, and make you fearful of making mistakes. People also don't remember that he was a converted LB his senior year of high school and only played 1 1/2 seasons at USC. Just 2 1/2 years of playing QB and he gets thrust into the NFL at age 20 playing for Adam Gase.
And there could be 3-4 QB's drafted early this year that turn out to be overrated/busts!
Who's here after the 3-0 Vikings win!
How many Vike fans are in this building preparing for next season lol Even with whoever we draft at qb, Darnold will be starting under center at the very least for the beginning of the season. He has weapons, stout Tackles and a defense to keep the game winnable, Darnold can still sling it and will be in the best situation in his career...SKOL!
This kid can ball. Just needs protection. MN needs to invest in some for once. All our QBs never have time to make a decision
Already lmfao thanks
In his defense he is only 26 I do want to see some of his most bone head plays He does look like a chased deer in some of the plays but makes the play. Kinda dobbs style
If Sam Darnold had the 2023 Jets team, they're a playoff team.
I’m not really worried about JJ’s production. Darnold is a vet with some wheels I think he’ll be just fine as a bridge
I’m here before this goes viral skol nation
I think Darnold is gonna light it up here in MN.
He might be the best QB in the league. He made every throw.
As a Vikings fan it will be nice to have a QB that can scramble out of the pocket rather than just hug the ball and take a sack.
Sam Donald look good. He might be the franchise quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings and he has a good connection with the wide receiver Ronnie Anderson.
Going out on a limb here but I think the franchise QB just landed in Minnesota. I think they'd be better off bolstering their D and let KOC and Darnold cook like KOC and Kirk did. Offense hasn't been the problem in Minnesota for quite a few years. Put a championship level Defense around what's already there and you got competing team right out of the gates!
Rite on, Brotha!
Darnold TD Vikings lets go!
Sam doesnt handle pressure well but hes accurate as hell. If we can keep him protected i genuinely think it could very well be a situation were JJ never starts.
Hope u turn a new leaf here, sammy! Now you have a complete offense and good defense. Lets see that first rd draft talent shine this yr skol!
I can see the Vikings giving a haul to trade up and draft either Drake Maye or JJ McCarthy. Whoever they get can sit behind Sam until they get up to speed with the game and scheme. The Vikings need a true pocket passer, someone similar to Kirk Cousins but younger and more mobile to extend plays. This is their offensive scheme and need to replicate it with a younger QB. They will rely heavily on the defense to help carry this year
They might not have to give up a haul. The competition has fallen away and teams like the Chargers will not want to trade with division rivals Raiders or Broncos. Also with Darnold on board they may not have to force the pick.
Also consider that they will probably have two 3rd round Comp picks next year to help them move, and that they will have a lot of cap space next year to spend in FA if they do use some of next years picks to move up this year.
You honestly just described Darnold. Young pocket passer that is also mobile. Just need to get his confidence back from the Jets and a little bit of the Panthers. He recently said that Bob McAdoo finally showed him how to go through progressions. That was his 5th year in the league!
@@John-po6ln 100% agree. It's going to be really interesting to see what KOC and McCown can get out of Darnold.
KOC could end up a HC of the year candidate.
Feel like I’m watching young Brett Favre
as a vikings fan they can do whatever for the rest of the season as long as he beats the god damn packers twice a year every year
Could be a fun season with Sammy in Purple.
If you notice one common denominator … the guy is running for his life on every play. He has been put in a not so great situation his whole nfl career until last year.
Like Tarkington was.
I’m calling the under-selling of darnold. All the focus is Vikings take a QB in the draft and that is made up by the Vikings to push other teams to take QB ahead of them and let the right defensive pieces fall. Darnold is the Vikings guy.
This office management is no different from what we had in the past.
Same old story!!!!!
MN Vikings rebuilding for the future since 1960……
When I die I want the Vikings to be my pallbearers
THEY CAN LET ME DOWN FOR THE LAST TIME.
Dude looks pretty legit. Similar to Jj honestly if he plays the same way as he did at um
Hes crazy fast on his feet and has a big accurate arm. A more athletic version of Baker. He's also never started for a good team so Im excited to see him play on a decent team. Im a GB guy, so hoping MN spanks GB 2x next year for disrespecting Aaron Jones.
To all the Sam Darnold haters out there here are a few stats that never get mentioned. In Sam's first 4 years in the NFL he started 50 games. In those 50 games he was sacked 133 times, then add in how many pressures he had. Very few NFL QB's could play winning football under those conditions.
Guess what buddy… even if he had good protection, he wouldn’t execute. Doesn’t matter how many sacks or pressures he had, he’s still not a competent qb, and you can’t say otherwise.
Dare I say comeback player of the year? No excuse on the Vikes. He needs some stability with some decent talent around him as any other QB. Hopefully he shows the true potential in Minn. Welcome Sam.
If we play to his strengths and let him manage we're good. If we overcoach or try and force him to carry the we're gonna tank (my take).
Coach him up KOC!
After watching this I would give Robbie Anderson a vet min to be WR3/4 . Might be cooked but low risk
Remember when he led the Panthers to like 3-0 or something to start 2022 then got hurt? Remember that 2017 Vikings team? Darnold is better than Keenum...Minnesota are one of my two NFC sleepers along with the Rams.