Is Vikings' McCown a future OC, following Darnold's success?

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EAGAN, Minn. -- Josh McCown is nearing a milestone of sorts. In three weeks, he will have completed his first full season as a coach above the high school level.

McCown smiles at the mention of the relatively modest achievement. He's standing off to the side in the Minnesota Vikings' indoor practice facility, where he has spent 2024 as the team's quarterbacks coach.

It has been four seasons since he last drew a paycheck as an NFL player, and three since the Houston Texans considered hiring him for their open head-coach position. His first stint as an NFL assistant ended after 12 weeks in 2023, when the Carolina Panthers' quarterbacks coach was fired along with head coach…