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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Why Daniel Jones signing with the Vikings makes a world of sense for both sides

The video clips have been constant. A couple of months ago, head coach Kevin O’Connell joined “The Pat McAfee Show” and spoke about the pivotal role a team must play in developing a young quarterback. GO DEEPER Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones to sign with Vikings “I got a chance to talk to Monday night,” O’Connell said Wednesday. GO DEEPER Vikings …

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4 months 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, …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Where could Vikings turn at QB if Kirk Cousins leaves? Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold and more

New York Times

If news surfaces next week that quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, it’ll be easy to point to the one comment that foreshadowed all of this. GO DEEPER Vikings’ Kirk Cousins negotiation is test of discipline in front office's long-term vision The Vikings have until next week to secure Cousins before his contract voids and his $28.5 …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Former USC star Sam Darnold has backup plan with the 49ers ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

LA Times

During the San Francisco 49ers’ run to Super Bowl LVIII, Sam Darnold’s one-play-away mentality as a backup quarterback came to life. Darnold, 26, has high praise for Purdy — the last player selected in the 2022 draft — his teammates and coaches, and the entire 49ers’ organization. “It’s awesome to be able to work with a guy like Brock, and …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Sam Darnold joins Trey Lance and Brock Purdy in a 49ers’ QB room of uncertainty

New York Times

The 49ers went through four different quarterbacks last season. “There are some unknowns with Brock’s injury and Trey coming back,” Darnold acknowledged in his introductory videoconference on Thursday. When a reporter asked Darnold if 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan had indicated that he’d have a chance to compete for the 49ers’ starting QB job, the answer merely conveyed the general questions …

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2 years ago

Panthers waive struggling QB Mayfield, a former No. 1 pick

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The short-lived Baker Mayfield era is over in Carolina. Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks said Mayfield asked for his release once he informed the quarterbacks that Darnold would be the team’s starter and Walker would be the backup this Sunday at Seattle. “I have tremendous respect for him.” Wilks said he made the decision to go with …

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3 years ago

Newton set to start, Darnold will also play at QB vs. Bucs

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Cam Newton will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and have a “major role” in the game, while Sam Darnold also is set to get playing time at quarterback. The Panthers have lost their past four games with Newton as their starting quarterback, and the 2015 league MVP has lost …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Panthers hope Newton can provide same jolt as a starter

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton proved he can provide the Carolina Panthers with a jolt off the bench playing in certain goal-line and short-yard packages. Panthers coach Matt Rhule hasn’t officially named a starting quarterback, but said Monday that Newton will get the majority of reps this week in practice. But Rhule made it clear after Carolina’s lopsided 34-10 win …

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Why Daniel Jones signing with the Vikings makes a world of sense for both sides

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

Where could Vikings turn at QB if Kirk Cousins leaves? Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold and more

Former USC star Sam Darnold has backup plan with the 49ers ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

Sam Darnold joins Trey Lance and Brock Purdy in a 49ers’ QB room of uncertainty

Panthers waive struggling QB Mayfield, a former No. 1 pick

Newton set to start, Darnold will also play at QB vs. Bucs

Panthers hope Newton can provide same jolt as a starter