Why rookie QB Jaren Hall is a perfect fit for the Minnesota Vikings
1 year, 10 months ago

Why rookie QB Jaren Hall is a perfect fit for the Minnesota Vikings

New York Times  

They were tired of the meetings. Jaren Hall would go on to lead BYU to a 10-3 record in 2021, his first season as the Cougars’ starting quarterback. And there were plenty of people prepared to say, “Yeah, but … ” During the first year of Hall’s mission to California, Smith raved to folks about Hall’s potential. That’s what I expected.” In recent weeks, after the Vikings drafted Jaren Hall in the fifth round, multiple people asked John Beck the same question: What do you think? “Guys,” Beck said, “round doesn’t matter.” GO DEEPER How Jaren Hall fits into the Vikings' long-term plan at quarterback What matters, he has learned, are the franchise, the people and the overall match.

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Jaren Hall leads Vikings past Eagles 26-3 in preseason finale for both teams
7 months, 1 week ago

Jaren Hall leads Vikings past Eagles 26-3 in preseason finale for both teams

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Minnesota’s Jaren Hall threw for 162 yards and two touchdowns in the first half against Philadelphia’s reserves, and the Vikings beat the Eagles 26-3 on Saturday in the preseason finale for both teams. Asked why Hurts didn’t play, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said, “I felt like we got enough work to be ready.” The AP Top 25 college …

Vikings will start Hall at QB for final preseason game vs. Eagles, sign ex-Gophers RB Ibrahim
7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings will start Hall at QB for final preseason game vs. Eagles, sign ex-Gophers RB Ibrahim

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings will start Jaren Hall at quarterback for their final preseason game, with J.J. McCarthy on the mend and Sam Darnold solidified as the starter for the regular season. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Thursday that Hall will likely be relieved at some point Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles by recent acquisition Matt Corral. Nick Mullens, …

Vikings stick to process with McCarthy, as Darnold’s presence keeps pressure off rookie QB
8 months ago

Vikings stick to process with McCarthy, as Darnold’s presence keeps pressure off rookie QB

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The expectations and scrutiny that hound NFL quarterbacks drafted at the top of the first round is mere background noise for J.J. McCarthy in his first training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. “But also, it’s about the quality and the volume of those reps throughout camp to really continue to holistically attack this quarterback development program and …

Vikings turn to Jaren Hall again in latest spin of QB carousel
1 year, 3 months ago

Vikings turn to Jaren Hall again in latest spin of QB carousel

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have switched starting quarterbacks for the fourth time in nine weeks, handing the offense again to rookie Jaren Hall with two must-win games left for making the playoffs. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced Thursday that Hall will start Sunday against Green Bay, benching Nick Mullens after his six interceptions in two games doomed the Vikings …

Rookie QB Jaren Hall prepares for first start with Vikings after Cousins’ injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Rookie QB Jaren Hall prepares for first start with Vikings after Cousins’ injury

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Thrust into a regular-season game for the first time, Minnesota rookie quarterback Jaren Hall walked to the huddle deep in Vikings’ territory in Lambeau Field on Sunday, trying to keep his team together after Kirk Cousins went down with an injury. “Now, it’s just understanding your role’s a little bit bigger, so you’ve got to take a …

How Jaren Hall fits into the Vikings’ unresolved long-term plan at quarterback
1 year, 11 months ago

How Jaren Hall fits into the Vikings’ unresolved long-term plan at quarterback

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — They laid a trap. Simultaneously, the Minnesota front office will get a chance to observe Hall’s progression as it considers the team’s most crucial long-term question: What is the plan at quarterback after Cousins, who turns 35 in August? “When you go into a contract negotiation, you’re trying to come up with solutions together,” Adofo-Mensah said Saturday. …

Vikings draft Jaren Hall: A developmental QB option comes to fruition for Minnesota
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings draft Jaren Hall: A developmental QB option comes to fruition for Minnesota

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis It seemed likely from the beginning that the Minnesota Vikings would add a quarterback at some point in the 2023 NFL Draft. That’s the story behind Minnesota’s decision to draft BYU QB Jaren Hall with the 164th pick Saturday afternoon. He is shorter in stature, standing 6 feet tall and weighing …

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