It's safe to say that Sam Darnold has surpassed all expectations with the Minnesota Vikings this season. Signed in the offseason and expected by many to serve as a bridge quarterback before No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy took the reins, Darnold's play has made the case to become a full-time starting quarterback going forward. The only question is, will Darnold be the starter for the Vikings—or another team—for the future?
Early in the season, Darnold and the Vikings' success was largely attributed to Kevin O'Connell's offense, and a ferocious defense that stunted both the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans at the beginning of the year.
