Did ESPN really just use a fake article to say JJ was named opening day starter? The Vikings never named JJ a starter and even said so in early June that Sam was the starter. What happened to journalism?
@@JustHIMJefferson a lot of people had them finishing last in that division before the season started and here they are with 2nd best record their division (which is insane lol) & in the NFC and can still win their division I don’t see how you can argue with any other coach getting it
Especially after Dan Campbell threw away the game against the Bills with that horrific call for an onside kick with 12 minutes left. He gets all this praise for being aggressive but in reality, he's just reckless and has gotten lucky. It's finally starting to catch up with him.
Sam is exactly the same as when he was with the Jets. He's soft spoken and polite. Easy going surfer boy from a Beach Boys song. His even tone makes me wonder why the sports writers are so against him. He's really just a nice guy who never gave up on himself.
I'm honestly amazed that Sam is still so level headed and doesn't seem to have any ill will towards his days in New York or Carolina. He would have every right to be pissed that they wasted years of his career now that he's getting the chance to show the world what he's capable of.
@@newtronix Barring any injuries, with a healthy diet and world class conditioning, Sam Darnold can play well into his late 30s. I wish him a long career.
@@user-7I9gdym4j Maybe he just was with the wrong system just until now. He's now under the system of Vikings having that opportunity to finally blossom without any super difficulties involved.
Not sometimes, that is always. No rookie QB can do it without coaching. Guys like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Brett Favre can go be coaches and QB's late in their career, but all rookie QB's need good coaching to succeed, no matter how good of a qb you are.
He will stay in Minnesota for less. If he wins a playoff game, I’m thinking Geno Smith money. The reason I say this is because he’s been in organizations that haven’t supported him and helped him grow. That’s why he went to San Francisco and then eventually Minnesota. I don’t think he’s going to get greedy like Cousins, who is now regretting leaving. I think he’s gonna take a reasonable contract and stay in a winning system.
It's not a lie, they are just dumb and never pay any attention to Minnesota. They don't know, they don't care. they never pay any attention to the vikes. They predicted the Vikes would be the worst in the NFL this season, ESPN is full of idiots who know nothing and research nothing.
Sam is so mature man I’m so happy he’s becoming what he was supposed to be out of college real class act and even if it’s just a 1 year love affair he is a Viking for life in my book
However this season pans out, someone is going to pay him a ton of money. I would love for the Vikings to give him at least a 2-year deal at a team friendly rate. But do it now, while only you can talk to him.
yup...I hope he goes to the Jets. And he will suck there because hes got nothing to do with the people and system around him. this int rocket science. ANY qb in this spot is login to do well. just down turn the ball over.
@@vegasprogambler5336 correct sir. Which is why the Vikes have no interest in re-signing him, they know JJ can meet or exceed these standards very easily. Sam will definitely cash in tho
If you are an up-and-coming quarterback in college, you absolutely do not want to go to any of the New York teams or Cleveland. You want to go to Minnesota, Los Angeles, Green Bay, Detroit,San Francisco. KC. Basically you want to go to offensive minded organizations.
Vikings organization is just better then whatever they doing with the jets. They drafted well and signed good talent. He has a great line that allows him to show how good he is
Hey Sam, I hope you think about the special locker room when it comes signing. Take an affordable deal and leave enough money on the table so the team can continue to provide a great supporting cast. We'd love to have you.
They are playing for each other. They are ramping up in week 15 which is exactly when you want to turn it on. Detroit is riddled with injuries, the bears are playing for nothing tonight. The 1 seed is right there to take.
KOC is a great coach in that he mostly prevented his team from playing extra hard. He has them on a leash per se. He doesnt gamble his chances like Dan Campbell, and prefers to play it mostly safe. Thats why we have so many close games. What Dan Campbell is doing is not sustainable. A depleted defense with all starters on IR will not do well in the playoffs. Vikings is healthy on both offense and defense. We were built to compete in the playoffs.
Stat update. Every third blink Sam takes 1.756 seconds on the blink of the eyes. Every third blink divided, multiplied and square rooted that means every 4.758 snaps he blinks longer than average.
I’ve said all year there’s something about this team. I still can’t place it, but it’s special. They are playing for a trophy, for their fans, and for Khyree. Idk somethings different this year
that's no guarantee..... KOC failed miserably last year after Kirk went down. every QB he tried either couldn't throw (Dobbs), or threw numerous interceptions......check the record. KOC failed. JJ IS NOT a lock. he simply isn't, and KOC has failures to prove it.
@ Dobbs was a fill in that didn’t know the system. JJ McCarthy will have a year in and know the system. He just has to throw it to Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and TJ Hockenson. KOC will dial up plays to have him do simple reads.
Give him his moooooooney!!! Just admit it he’s good. He was with terrible organizations previously. That’s it. Any real football dude should understand “how he throws”.
Stop saying that JJ was going to start or even play this season. KOC in the preseason said he was sitting this year no matter what, BEFORE HIS INJURY. Oh, and another thing, he didn't have 2 surgeries, he had one surgery and later had an injection, NOT A 2ND SURGERY. ESPN, why are you the WORST sports outlet now? Pathetic and sad af.
Come on Darnold I only see you and Jefferson,Addison,Jones,Hockenson and the Vikings defense beating the Bills in the superbowl.Make this Dolphins fan a happy camper.
Some Vikings content, let’s goo #SKOL to my Viking nation. They said rebuild year, YEAH RIGHT. COACH K should be the COTY is all I have to say and let’s ride this momentum!
sam is great, but this is 100% about he people around him. ANY qb in this spot ha a shot at doing well. just dont screw up. Thats why we disliked Curt (intentional) so much. He was paid more than TOM BRADY, surrounded by some of the top talent in the NFL and STILL couldn't win. and we had everyone saying, 'hes a hall of fame QB!!! ITS NOT HIS FAULT!' yes, it was his fault. 100% him. he got you 8 years every time you needed 10. and piled up stats in garbage time. SUMMARY; keep Sam if he wants $15-20M. otherwise, franchise him (meaning, trade him) start the rookie, KEEP ADDISON AT ALL COSTS and pay some Oline and Dline guys with the extra money youre not paying Sam!!!!!
Sam wins Super Bowl he stays, if not you turn the page with JJ and Danny. It’s really a simple equation. Pro Football is a Zero Sum Game. I honestly think they finally win the Lombardi. If so Sam can get Franchised or a Baker Mayfield type deal. JJ is not a spoiled brat if Sam wins he has no problem sitting and learning. This game is funny he will get his chance, and when it happens he will be ready!
Yah i mean losing NFC championship is just not good enough. so many qb out there get to nfc and afc championship game. u can pick them up on a street corner. GET REAL. HES OURS and hes NOT GOING ANYWHERE. u people are seriously delusional.
Did ESPN really just use a fake article to say JJ was named opening day starter? The Vikings never named JJ a starter and even said so in early June that Sam was the starter. What happened to journalism?
Nearly all sports media says that, I think they do it on purpose to spice up the story somehow.
You're surprised? lol ESPN is a woke company. They lie.
“Journalism” has been literal fake dogshit for decades…. Happy to see you waking up though, whether politics or espn!
I read the caption and said the same thing
even before the injury, every viking fan knew JJ wasn’t playing this year.
Vikings never named JJ as starter. It was actually Darnold all along...
Right. It’s frustrating that the media pushes their own narrative which isn’t true
KOC should be a lock for Coach of the Year
Agree 100%
He absolutely should. COTY is an award for performance vs. expectations. Vikings were expected to be a 6-7 win team.
@@JustHIMJefferson a lot of people had them finishing last in that division before the season started and here they are with 2nd best record their division (which is insane lol) & in the NFC and can still win their division I don’t see how you can argue with any other coach getting it
Especially after Dan Campbell threw away the game against the Bills with that horrific call for an onside kick with 12 minutes left. He gets all this praise for being aggressive but in reality, he's just reckless and has gotten lucky. It's finally starting to catch up with him.
@@DustinHaning Week 18 Vikings v Lions might determine who wins the award, tbh.
America’s Quarterback!
Purple FTW!
Jeromes!
@@hunterg4560 Beat the Bears 30-17 my prediction and we'll go from there! *ENJOY THE RIDE* is my Slogan for 2024!
Slingin' Sam Darnold!
YESSIR JEROMES BABYYY
Darnold has been balling out. Proud of him for the work he put in to turn his career around!
😈🔥😉💭🥂💛⭐️🫶🏻🙌🏻💜💛
Slinging Sam Darnold!!! Playing to his best potential under the QB whisperer. SKOL VIKES
😈🔥😉💭🥂⭐️🫶🏻🙌🏻💜💛
America’s quarterback
He sure is
Fellow Jerome
Sam is exactly the same as when he was with the Jets. He's soft spoken and polite. Easy going surfer boy from a Beach Boys song. His even tone makes me wonder why the sports writers are so against him. He's really just a nice guy who never gave up on himself.
Prayers for you tonight Sam!
I'm honestly amazed that Sam is still so level headed and doesn't seem to have any ill will towards his days in New York or Carolina. He would have every right to be pissed that they wasted years of his career now that he's getting the chance to show the world what he's capable of.
Maybe Sam Darnold is a late bloomer.
Yeah but he's still young enough to have a full career. He obviously has the talent with the right coach to have many years ahead of him.
@@newtronix Barring any injuries, with a healthy diet and world class conditioning, Sam Darnold can play well into his late 30s. I wish him a long career.
@@user-7I9gdym4j Maybe he just was with the wrong system just until now. He's now under the system of Vikings having that opportunity to finally blossom without any super difficulties involved.
Love seeing him ball out this year 💜💛 He’s a great leader, very consistent and he fits in so well here.
😈🔥😉💭🥂⭐️🫶🏻🙌🏻💜💛
KOC had the best quote “quarterbacks don’t fail organizations. Organizations fail quarterbacks.” He’s right it starts at the top.
Sammy D has made a phenomenal comeback, he was balling out last week
Oh wow! ESPN knows he exists!😊
Only because they play MNF this week... smh
they had the vikes at 3 wins, slated for the #1 overall in 2025. dont give them that much credit.
Our turf, our fans. That's what I love to hear.
So happy for Sam, it will be great to see him cash in after winning the SB.
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Why did yall cut the video off…
He proved that sometimes the players need the right system to thrive. In any sport.
Not sometimes, that is always. No rookie QB can do it without coaching. Guys like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Brett Favre can go be coaches and QB's late in their career, but all rookie QB's need good coaching to succeed, no matter how good of a qb you are.
Comeback player of the year!!
Due to new rules from AP he’s not eligible for CPOY unfortunately.
He can’t win that
@@emerzonquotes5811why
AMERICA'S QUARTEBACK
No matter where this guy ends up, he'll be a great addition to any locker room.
Darnold is about to get 100 mill guaranteed
From the panthers probably, or the saints
Vikes better tag and trade him. Dont let him walk free. Get a 1st/2nd rounder for Sam.
Not if he gets tagged, which he 100% will at worst by the vikings.
Vikes will take a straight up trade with Rams. Sam for Kobie Turner, if Matthew retires. 🤣🙏
He will stay in Minnesota for less. If he wins a playoff game, I’m thinking Geno Smith money. The reason I say this is because he’s been in organizations that haven’t supported him and helped him grow. That’s why he went to San Francisco and then eventually Minnesota. I don’t think he’s going to get greedy like Cousins, who is now regretting leaving. I think he’s gonna take a reasonable contract and stay in a winning system.
I was at the Falcons game and was yelling and cheering my heart out 😂 The energy was HIGH 💜💛
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Darnolds been the starter even before the JJ injury. Why do all the media outlets lie about that.
It's not a lie, they are just dumb and never pay any attention to Minnesota. They don't know, they don't care. they never pay any attention to the vikes. They predicted the Vikes would be the worst in the NFL this season, ESPN is full of idiots who know nothing and research nothing.
now lets go get that W against the Chicago and keep moving forward in the play off
Sam Darold has made the talking heads shut upz
Not according to the African community 🚬😐
I like that Sam doesn't seem to get rattled. He just kinda goes out and does his thing. Hope it continues.
It's crazy how no matter how much they try to phrase the questions; he never throws anyone under the bus.
Ginger Jesus 💜
Purple FTW!
Sam is so mature man I’m so happy he’s becoming what he was supposed to be out of college real class act and even if it’s just a 1 year love affair he is a Viking for life in my book
My dawg 💜
However this season pans out, someone is going to pay him a ton of money. I would love for the Vikings to give him at least a 2-year deal at a team friendly rate. But do it now, while only you can talk to him.
Don't forget white QBs win more Superbowls then black African QBs🚬🤨
yup...I hope he goes to the Jets. And he will suck there because hes got nothing to do with the people and system around him. this int rocket science. ANY qb in this spot is login to do well. just down turn the ball over.
@@vegasprogambler5336 correct sir. Which is why the Vikes have no interest in re-signing him, they know JJ can meet or exceed these standards very easily. Sam will definitely cash in tho
Starting Darnold, Mn Defense, and Kicker in Fantasy tonight!
Why did they cut it at the end?
🏈Sammy💪💜
Slingin Sam!
Everybody and everything is special. Sam’s favorite word
MVP!
SKOL DARNOLD!!! This is "THE" Vikings team imo.! Been a fan since 86'! Its our time now!! Bring on Da Bears!!! SKOL!!!!!🏈🏈💨💨
What's with cutting the interview short? He was in the middle of answering the last question
They'll likely air the whole thing tonight.
They didn’t want to hear that part 😂
They want you to tune into espn tonight for the full interview
Sure would be nice to have him at least one more year. Please?
Not at his new asking price, sorry. We did that with Kirk for too long, this team is built to operate around a rookie scale QB contract right now.
@@DerrickRG What is his asking price?
At least 35@@stephanea5364
@@stephanea5364 We don't know yet
@stephanea5364 probably 25 million plus 5-10 million for each playoff win to a max of 50 if he wins a SB.
Gotta love Dashin Darnold
If you are an up-and-coming quarterback in college, you absolutely do not want to go to any of the New York teams or Cleveland. You want to go to Minnesota, Los Angeles, Green Bay, Detroit,San Francisco. KC. Basically you want to go to offensive minded organizations.
I’ve seen enough. Build the Statue
slingin sammy
Vikings organization is just better then whatever they doing with the jets. They drafted well and signed good talent. He has a great line that allows him to show how good he is
#InDarnoldWeTrust14
I would seriously considered bringing Sam back
Love Darnold in MN ,but he's very DEXTER
😂. It has been bugging me who he sounds like. This is spot on! Now all I will think about from now is Dexter lol.
He's an opposing team killer
He should embrace this
My Goat!
Hey Sam, I hope you think about the special locker room when it comes signing. Take an affordable deal and leave enough money on the table so the team can continue to provide a great supporting cast. We'd love to have you.
Big test tonight...need to focus on Bears
JJ Mac was never named the starter. Darnold regardless of JJs hurdles with his knee had and has earned the right to be this teams starting QB. SKOL!
They are playing for each other. They are ramping up in week 15 which is exactly when you want to turn it on. Detroit is riddled with injuries, the bears are playing for nothing tonight. The 1 seed is right there to take.
KOC is a great coach in that he mostly prevented his team from playing extra hard. He has them on a leash per se. He doesnt gamble his chances like Dan Campbell, and prefers to play it mostly safe. Thats why we have so many close games. What Dan Campbell is doing is not sustainable. A depleted defense with all starters on IR will not do well in the playoffs. Vikings is healthy on both offense and defense. We were built to compete in the playoffs.
Stat update. Every third blink Sam takes 1.756 seconds on the blink of the eyes. Every third blink divided, multiplied and square rooted that means every 4.758 snaps he blinks longer than average.
But he’s still MY QB let’s goooo 😤😤😤
@@Dngdng420 this man intently staring into The Darnold's eyes 😂😂
@@oldenoughtowatchify cause I love him daddy
Bring us to the promised lamb this year Sam Donald! Pray 🙏
I’ve been waiting to see the Vikings win a Super Bowl since I was a little kid in the 90s
I’ve said all year there’s something about this team. I still can’t place it, but it’s special. They are playing for a trophy, for their fans, and for Khyree. Idk somethings different this year
KOC will do what he did with Sam and build up JJ McCarthy next season. Sam will get paid from another team and good luck to him! #skol
that's no guarantee.....
KOC failed miserably last year after Kirk went down. every QB he tried either couldn't throw (Dobbs), or threw numerous interceptions......check the record.
KOC failed. JJ IS NOT a lock. he simply isn't, and KOC has failures to prove it.
@ Dobbs was a fill in that didn’t know the system. JJ McCarthy will have a year in and know the system. He just has to throw it to Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and TJ Hockenson. KOC will dial up plays to have him do simple reads.
Sam Darnold Americas Quarterback. Iyk
People need to watch press conferences
Vikings never named JJ the day one starter, in fact he wasn't even the de facto qb2
MVP
Give him his moooooooney!!! Just admit it he’s good. He was with terrible organizations previously. That’s it. Any real football dude should understand “how he throws”.
THE STARTER WAS NEVER JJ.
KOC is the COY
Sam's career is very similar now to Jim Plunkett's and that is great for the Vikings.
Or Rich Gannon!
The Dolphins should trade for Darnold he proved he can play.
Wow I never knew Viking fans come loud, tmi but good information thank you
Love u sam ur my favorite since daunte ❤
Stop saying that JJ was going to start or even play this season. KOC in the preseason said he was sitting this year no matter what, BEFORE HIS INJURY. Oh, and another thing, he didn't have 2 surgeries, he had one surgery and later had an injection, NOT A 2ND SURGERY. ESPN, why are you the WORST sports outlet now? Pathetic and sad af.
When was JJ the declared starter 😂😂😂
Let's micro pick...why does sam nod "no" When he makes statements? "He's a great play caller". While nodding NO 😂
Darnold SKOLanator
What were vikings superbowl odds before the season, probably 100 or 160 to 1 im sick as a faithful minnesota fan not to bet the superbowl
Who edits these videos? >_< You guys cut him off at about the only important question lol.
Das my boy Sammy!!!!!!
Come on Darnold I only see you and Jefferson,Addison,Jones,Hockenson and the Vikings defense beating the Bills in the superbowl.Make this Dolphins fan a happy camper.
I know the eagles have been great for about 5 years after their SB. However one can only wonder if they would have won another with Nik foles.
Some Vikings content, let’s goo #SKOL to my Viking nation. They said rebuild year, YEAH RIGHT. COACH K should be the COTY is all I have to say and let’s ride this momentum!
Vikes content on ESPN is a double edged sword, they never have any idea what is happening here. The things they say and ask are sooo dumb.
Did anyone do a “UM” counter during this interview?
keep sam !!!!!
He's as charismatic as a sack of rice
Now contrast this Vikings team's chemistry with that under Zimmer (shudder)
Really happy for this kid. But man he's so boring in interviews 😂
Vikings really have a chance to win the Super bowl
JJ was never named starter…..
Darnold was the starter all along McCarthy was going to sit out the whole season anyways that was and is the plan all along
Ya already know, Addison is his favorite… not JJ lol 😂
sam is great, but this is 100% about he people around him. ANY qb in this spot ha a shot at doing well. just dont screw up.
Thats why we disliked Curt (intentional) so much. He was paid more than TOM BRADY, surrounded by some of the top talent in the NFL and STILL couldn't win. and we had everyone saying, 'hes a hall of fame QB!!! ITS NOT HIS FAULT!' yes, it was his fault. 100% him. he got you 8 years every time you needed 10. and piled up stats in garbage time.
SUMMARY; keep Sam if he wants $15-20M. otherwise, franchise him (meaning, trade him) start the rookie, KEEP ADDISON AT ALL COSTS and pay some Oline and Dline guys with the extra money youre not paying Sam!!!!!
The Jets are atrocious lol
Who you gonna call…? Sam Darnold
Been proving me wrong since week one nd I can't be more excited for it too he over shot my expectations with his play skills
Espn projected the vikings to have the number 1 overall pick lmao never forget playoff spot clinched skol
ESPN is such a joke
Sam wins Super Bowl he stays, if not you turn the page with JJ and Danny. It’s really a simple equation. Pro Football is a Zero Sum Game. I honestly think they finally win the Lombardi. If so Sam can get Franchised or a Baker Mayfield type deal. JJ is not a spoiled brat if Sam wins he has no problem sitting and learning. This game is funny he will get his chance, and when it happens he will be ready!
Yah i mean losing NFC championship is just not good enough. so many qb out there get to nfc and afc championship game. u can pick them up on a street corner. GET REAL. HES OURS and hes NOT GOING ANYWHERE. u people are seriously delusional.
Hey! The video cut off!!! BOOOOOO!!
I think he might be stuck in the moment
Three years 30 mil,100 million guaranteed
I hope not. If so say goodbye to signing free agents
3x30=90.
how would they guarantee more than the contract is worth lmao.
Sam is playing great and these guys aren't public speakers, but please Vikings work with Sam to eliminate "um and you know" every other word.
He was REALLY bad at the beginning of the season, he has actually gotten a umm better about it. I turned it into a drinking game, once.
Chill dude.
I bet you won't say this for all the black players that can't hardly speak English at all.
As much as it is annoying, I do like it just to know that these guys are still human yk
@@brycerunyan889 And you're still alive?
Thats my qb 😌
Bro has a mulch pile in there. Bet it’s SKÖL wintergreen
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