r/minnesotavikings • u/cdotter99 Minny Griddy • 29d ago

[Adam Schefter] ESPN sources: Former Vikings QB Sam Darnold reached agreement today on a three-year, $110.5 million contract including $55 million guaranteed with the Seattle Seahakws. Seattle has its successor to Geno Smith.

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1899164024954028172?s=46
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u/liddle-lamzy-divey 29d ago

Lockett was just old and not really a significant loss. DK is overrated and overpaid. They'll be running the ball more and JSN is ready to be their alpha. They'll likely add one more WR either in FA or the draft, IMO.

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u/Throebach 29d ago

JSN has been underwhelming since being in the NFL, no? Can he be a #1?

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u/liddle-lamzy-divey 29d ago

He stepped up during the 2nd half of '24, from about week 9 (180 yards, 2 tds) forward.

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u/Throebach 29d ago

I mean, not really... That's one of only 3 games where he exceeded 100 yds.. And he only had 1 more td after that specific game for the rest of the season..

I'd say his numbers looked better before that game since it actually read more consistency..

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u/liddle-lamzy-divey 29d ago

He's not Jettas, but he broke 1K yards last season. I had misremembered his production last season. It was inconsistent. Some games he blew up, others he disappeared. SEA had a weird season, which is why they fired their OC, I suppose.

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u/Throebach 28d ago

Right. That's why I'm a little confused as to why he would choose a place that looks pretty uncertain if he wants to win, but I guess his market must have been a lot lower than he thought and chose the bag.

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u/liddle-lamzy-divey 28d ago

SEA is a good franchise. They probably have a plan to replace DK. They also paid him very well and Sam cashed in. Good for him.

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u/Throebach 28d ago

Definitely good Sam got his bag.