US EditionJustin Jefferson comments on how Sam Darnold departure affected Vikings production
- On Sunday, All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson told USA Today Sports he watched Sam Darnold reach the Super Bowl with mixed emotions, saying `I love that he's in the Super Bowl. I want nothing but the best for him, especially the way his journey was at first`.
- Facing a franchise decision, Minnesota chose J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 pick, despite Darnold's 2024 season with 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns.
- Minnesota finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs, with J.J. McCarthy missing seven games and Jefferson enduring his least productive campaign with 1,048 yards and two scores.
- On Friday, the organization fired general manager Kwesi Adofo‑Mensah amid questions about the QB decision after Darnold's success leaves Minnesota confronting if it turned the page too soon.
- As it stands Saturday, Jefferson will be heading into the 2026 season with McCarthy as his quarterback, and he said he's rooting for Seattle and Darnold, who is one win from a championship.
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Former Players Criticize Jets’ Sam Darnold Mistake as Ex-GM Doesn’t Hold Back on Franchise QB Trade
Every team that moved on from Sam Darnold probably has a few restless nights now that the quarterback led the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl. He’s doing it while beat up, and making a lot of old decisions look questionable. A few former New York Jets players aren’t hiding their disbelief. Former Jets safety Jamal Adams, wide receiver Robbie Chosen, and tackle Kelvin Beachum all spoke glowingly about Darnold, who’s now just one win away from …
Justin Jefferson Says Vikings Season Would’ve Been Better With Sam Darnold
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson gave a brutally honest assessment of the Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation. In an interview with USA Today, Jefferson was asked if he thought the Vikings would be in the Super Bowl instead of the Seattle Seahawks if Sam Darnold was still the Vikings quarterback, Jefferson answered: “Yeah, for sure, definitely.” […]
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