Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Coach Kevin O'Connell have made it clear that they intend to bring in a veteran quarterback to compete with third-year QB J.J. McCarthy for the starting job next season.
The veteran quarterback, whoever it is, is expected to be the starter, not McCarthy. The reason Daniel Jones signed with the Colts last year rather than re-signing with the Vikings was that he thought he had a better chance of winning the starting job in Indianapolis than beating out McCarthy.
McCarthy will have to beat out his competitor, not be handed the starting job. The only other option that makes sense is Kyler Murray. The Vikings could aim higher, but teams aren't going to trade away top players like Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson.
It's a good bet that the Vikings already have discussed with Justin Jefferson their quarterback plans for next season: Someone who can get him the ball. There are some technicalities involved in the way Kirk Cousins' contract is structured, but basically, the Falcons will have to wait until March 12 to cut him loose.
Signing Cousins would cost the Vikings between $15 million and $20 million. Cousins sold his $1.25 million Inver Grove Heights home nearly two years ago. Regarding Murray, if the Cardinals keep him on their roster by mid-March, $20 million of his $27 million contract becomes guaranteed. If Arizona releases him, they would owe him $36 million next season.
Aaron Rodgers, who had a level of professionalism this season but doesn't have the physical talents he once had, is unlikely to be the Vikings' first choice after being overlooked last year. His Hall of Fame career probably is over.
The Indiana Hoosiers won all 16 games without cheating, which is really hard to do even now despite NCAA revenue sharing and Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). The reason for their success may have been that they didn't have as much NCAA revenue sharing and NIL money as the Gophers. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza was only a two-star recruit out of high school in Miami.
Twenty-two Indiana players transferred from James Madison University in Virginia, which gives hope for the Gophers. Minnesota's problem is that it doesn't have the same coach as the Hoosiers, Curt ("I win. Google me.") Cignetti.
The Vikings will need to find a way to get Justin Jefferson the ball next season. Someone who can do that needs to be in the quarterback position.
The veteran quarterback, whoever it is, is expected to be the starter, not McCarthy. The reason Daniel Jones signed with the Colts last year rather than re-signing with the Vikings was that he thought he had a better chance of winning the starting job in Indianapolis than beating out McCarthy.
McCarthy will have to beat out his competitor, not be handed the starting job. The only other option that makes sense is Kyler Murray. The Vikings could aim higher, but teams aren't going to trade away top players like Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson.
It's a good bet that the Vikings already have discussed with Justin Jefferson their quarterback plans for next season: Someone who can get him the ball. There are some technicalities involved in the way Kirk Cousins' contract is structured, but basically, the Falcons will have to wait until March 12 to cut him loose.
Signing Cousins would cost the Vikings between $15 million and $20 million. Cousins sold his $1.25 million Inver Grove Heights home nearly two years ago. Regarding Murray, if the Cardinals keep him on their roster by mid-March, $20 million of his $27 million contract becomes guaranteed. If Arizona releases him, they would owe him $36 million next season.
Aaron Rodgers, who had a level of professionalism this season but doesn't have the physical talents he once had, is unlikely to be the Vikings' first choice after being overlooked last year. His Hall of Fame career probably is over.
The Indiana Hoosiers won all 16 games without cheating, which is really hard to do even now despite NCAA revenue sharing and Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). The reason for their success may have been that they didn't have as much NCAA revenue sharing and NIL money as the Gophers. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza was only a two-star recruit out of high school in Miami.
Twenty-two Indiana players transferred from James Madison University in Virginia, which gives hope for the Gophers. Minnesota's problem is that it doesn't have the same coach as the Hoosiers, Curt ("I win. Google me.") Cignetti.
The Vikings will need to find a way to get Justin Jefferson the ball next season. Someone who can do that needs to be in the quarterback position.
I think the Vikings should aim higher and target a QB with more upside, like Kyler Murray or even a young gun from the draft 
. If they settle for someone like Aaron Rodgers or Daniel Jones, it might not be the best use of resources, considering their age and lackluster performance this season 
. Plus, Justin Jefferson deserves to see more action on the field, so the QB situation needs to improve ASAP 
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Like how the Vikings need a QB, but not just any QB, one that can get Justin Jefferson the ball 
. It's all about findin' the right fit, like how Coach Cignetti did with Indiana, and maybe we can learn from him too 
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. Like how some things just come with strings attached, ya know? 
And what's with the rumors about Daniel Jones wanting to play in Indy instead of here? Can't we just keep our own guys? 
! it makes total sense that Daniel Jones went to Indy over re-signing with Minny, he wanted a shot at winning the job. and Kyler Murray is a great option, but maybe they can aim higher? joe burrow or lamar jackson would be insane signings 
I'm not sure about Aaron Rodgers tho, he's lost some of that magic 
and yeah, Cousins' contract is gonna be a thing next year 
". Meanwhile, back in the NFL, it's all about finding that QB who can get Justin Jefferson open 
. And with Cousins' contract, it's like they're saying "we might not be able to afford our own QB, so we'll have to wait and see what the Falcons are doing" 
. It's all just a big game of chess out there 
he just doesn't have it in him anymore. And please, no more Daniel Jones drama... if the Colts wanted him that bad, they should've signed him already 
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. It's gonna be tough to beat out a guy who was signed by Daniel Jones himself, but I think the Vikings have what it takes to make it happen 
They already have a top WR in Justin Jefferson, but he's not gonna make himself open with just anyone throwing the ball to him 
The problem is they can't be handed the starter job, whoever that might be. I think Kyler Murray is the only legit option, but teams aren't exactly parting with their stars like Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson 
I mean, it's hard to win 16 games straight without any issues, but yeah, maybe they just didn't have as much cash to throw around like the Gophers.
So I'm not surprised about the Vikings' plan to bring in a vet QB, gotta make it tough for McCarthy to prove himself 
. What I do hope is that whoever they sign at QB can get Justin Jefferson the ball more often, he needs a reliable outlet to make plays downfield 
. and what's with all these veteran QBs? can't they just find a young gun who's actually got it 
Cousins is an option but it's gonna cost 'em around 15-20 million 
. And yeah, having the right coach can make all the difference – Curt Cignetti's got some work to do if he wants to get his team back on track 
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but it's all about finding that QB who can get jeff to the ball 