Bleacher Report · Jul 20, 2024
NFL Rumors: Vikings Hope Sam Darnold Has 'Geno Smith-Type Impact' After McCarthy Pick
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The Minnesota Vikings are hoping that quarterback Sam Darnold has a "Geno Smith-type" impact with the team, referencing the Seattle Seahawks veteran quarterback who has enjoyed a career renaissance over the past two years after largely serving as a backup for his first nine seasons.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler appeared on SportsCenter on Saturday and provided a report on the Vikings' quarterback situation amid the team agreeing to terms on a four-year, fully-guaranteed deal worth $21.85 million with former Michigan signal-caller J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft (conversation begins at 2:35 mark).
