As the 2021 NFL season approaches, teams around the league are making preparations to compete for a spot in the Super Bowl. One team that has been generating a lot of buzz is the Minnesota Vikings, and their quarterback Sam Darnold. With rumors swirling about potential trades and contract extensions, the latest update on Matthew Stafford’s contract with the Los Angeles Rams has given Vikings fans some much-needed good news.
For those who may not be familiar, Darnold was the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft and has been the starting quarterback for the New York Jets for the past three seasons. Despite his potential and talent, he has struggled to find success with the Jets due to a lack of support from the coaching staff and a subpar team overall. However, with the recent hiring of Robert Saleh as the head coach and a potential trade looming, Darnold’s future with the Jets is uncertain.
One team that has been linked to Darnold is the Minnesota Vikings. With veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins set to make $31 million in 2021, it’s no secret that the Vikings are looking to make some changes at the quarterback position. And with the recent update on Matthew Stafford’s contract with the Los Angeles Rams, the Vikings may have found their ideal destination for Darnold.
According to reports, Stafford has agreed to restructure his contract with the Rams, which will provide the team with more room to maneuver and potentially make some big moves in the upcoming season. This development is a huge win for the Vikings, as it puts the Rams in a better position to absorb Darnold’s contract in case of a trade.
Moreover, the Rams have been one of the most successful teams in recent years, making it to the playoffs in three of the last four seasons and even reaching the Super Bowl in 2018. With the addition of Darnold, the Rams would have a talented and hungry young quarterback to lead their high-powered offense, along with an already stacked roster that includes the likes of Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey.
On the other hand, Darnold would have the opportunity to learn from one of the best quarterbacks in the league, in Matthew Stafford, and be part of a winning team that is built for success. With a new coaching staff and a better supporting cast around him, Darnold could finally reach his full potential and lead the Vikings to success in the NFC North.
Of course, nothing is set in stone yet, and it’s still too early to say if a trade will indeed happen between the Jets and the Vikings. But the recent developments with Stafford and the Rams have certainly opened up more possibilities for the Vikings and Darnold’s future.
As for Vikings fans, this is undoubtedly good news. As the team gears up for the upcoming season, the prospect of having Darnold under center, along with the team’s talented receivers and running backs, is exciting. And with the addition of Stafford to the Rams, the path to a potential trade for Darnold has become much clearer.
In the end, it’s clear that the Vikings and Darnold could be a perfect match. With the Rams making moves to accommodate Stafford’s contract, the door has opened for the Vikings to potentially acquire Darnold and take their team to new heights. And with the talent and potential that Darnold brings, it’s an opportunity that the Vikings should not pass up on.
So let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope that the Vikings and Darnold can make this deal happen. With the good news from the latest Matthew Stafford contract update, the Vikings’ future is looking brighter than ever. Let’s go Vikings! Skol!