The Minnesota Vikings dodged the mess that former starting quarterback Kirk Cousins is now navigating with the Atlanta Falco.
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In the end, the Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 season looked a lot like their 2022. That year Kirk Cousins, a transplant veteran quarterback, led them to 13 wins on the back of an 11-0 record in one-score games. It all came crashing down in their first playoff game, scuttling the championship hopes of a longtime franchise that’s never won a Super Bowl.
Locker cleanout day, a somber time for the Minnesota Vikings. The dreams of another potential Super Bowl season were flushed away in
Sam Darnold’s season did not end in a memorable way, but he still could be the best available quarterback this offseason. How much will he earn?
That leaves the Vikings with J.J. McCarthy. It is clear he is their future but the Falcons can dangle carrot in front of them with a player they have tremendous respect for—Kirk Cousins.
Sam Darnold, the Vikings’ unexpected hero of 2024, had his worst performance of the season when something was on the line. Normally steadfast in the pocket, Darnold wasn’t only blitzed out of his shoes by an aggressive Cover 0 defense from Aaron Glenn — but more worrying was the instances where Darnold responded to perceived pressure when it didn’t exist.
More Minnesota Vikings coaching staff and front office members continue to receive calls for interviews. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Seattle Seahawks have requested an interview with Vikings assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski for Seattle’s offensive coordinator position.