From an outsider's perspective, it depends how far they go in the playoffs. If they make it to the SB you almost have to give Darnold another run. Anything less than that I'd say they go with JJ.

But O'Connell is a really good coach and he sees them both all the time, so I'm sure he knows which one has the higher ceiling.

Trade both for draft picks. Sign Aaron Rodgers. As the elders foretold.

I don't really think it is the QB that is good - it is the OConnell system. The guy looks to be the next big thing in coaching. You don't suddenly get elite at 27. Sure maybe he's improved but if you can make Darnold look like this maybe you can get McCarthy to look even better.

True.

There’s also the cap factor. If he thinks JJ can perform similarly, while under a rookie contract and you can get a 1 for Darnold…that option has to be on the table.

O'Connell looks like he could be Bud Grants love child.

I sign Darnold to a three or your year deal. JJ is cheap and I’ve already expended the draft capitol. If someone wants to acquire him Id listen. Darnold has performed better this season than Cousins or any QB is recent memory has in MN. I keep it going.

KOC is an excellent coach.

Regardless of what they do, Darnold looks incredible. He's 100% legit.

Haven't we proved multiple times over that you don't need to draft a stud RB in the first round(s)?

I just don't think they have to be in a hurry to trade McCarthy. They can give Darnold a Geno/Baker type deal that secures quality QB play for a season or two, and let McCarthy do a Montana/Young or Favre/Rodgers/Love type of deal.

Sure seems to be a bit of a resurgence at the running back position IMO. An elite talent at running back like a Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson etc to pair with Jefferson, Addison and Hockenson would be pretty damn ridiculous. Not saying there is that caliber of back in the draft. If I was a Vikings fan, I just don't think I'd want a 1st round draft pick sitting on the bench in prime Justin Jefferson years. Go after it!

Call Carl Peterson and get his advice.

Then do the exact opposite.

Peterson would be trying to sign Kirk Cousins this off season.

You go fishing. Duh.

I’m not a believer in McCarthy at all. You have to at least franchise Darnold and play him another year.

Carolina had a solid QB depth chart two years ago…

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GgAjba2a...jpg&name=large

Darnold is going to sign a Geno/Baker deal for a season???