2025-26 NFL Thread

[PGsHeroes32]

This Vikings offseason is niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice


Gotta just pray JJ is ready

[MU82]

This Vikings offseason is niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice


Gotta just pray JJ is ready

You're THAT happy to get rid of Darnold?

[The Sultan]

This Vikings offseason is niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice


Gotta just pray JJ is ready

LOL, they don't have a quarterback.

[PGsHeroes32]

You're THAT happy to get rid of Darnold?

That.

Plus every FA signing and I love the Mason trade too.

[PGsHeroes32]

LOL, they don't have a quarterback.

Didn't last year either.

[GB Warrior]

The NFC North is going to be even more of a slog this year

[wadesworld]

The NFC North is going to be even more of a slog this year

Just to go 0-3 in the Playoffs again.

[HutchwasClutch]

Didn't last year either.

All they have at the games most important position is a guy who has yet to play in the NFL at one of the hardest positions in sports where just about everyone struggles early on.   No one except a Vikings fan would feel good about next year with that situation.

[Pakuni]

All they have at the games most important position is a guy who has yet to play in the NFL at one of the hardest positions in sports where just about everyone struggles early on.   No one except a Vikings fan would feel good about next year with that situation.

On the other hand, many had the Bears making the playoffs last year, so much so that the odds were -120 in July.
And Williams had an objectively worse roster around him heading into 2024, and far worse coaching staff, than McCarthy has heading into 2025.

[tower912]

Just to go 0-3 in the Playoffs again.

Yup.

[MU82]

Didn't last year either.

If you mean that, going into last season, it didn't appear that the Vikings had a viable QB, I'm with you.

If you mean that, when the games mattered most, Darnold was a major negative, I'm with you.

But if you're trying to rewrite history and say that, for the vast majority of the season, Darnold wasn't a very good QB, that's just silly.

[The Sultan]

If you mean that, going into last season, it didn't appear that the Vikings had a viable QB, I'm with you.

If you mean that, when the games mattered most, Darnold was a major negative, I'm with you.

But if you're trying to rewrite history and say that, for the vast majority of the season, Darnold wasn't a very good QB, that's just silly.

I think he means the first. But the problem with running a pass-oriented offense with a quarterback like Darnold is that eventually the mistakes will emerge when it matters most.  So you just can't throw anyone into that role and hope it works.

JJ could be way better than we think and be a star. Or Aaron Rodgers could agree to cause no ruffles and run the offense they have and it may work. So I'm not saying it's hopeless, but this is a powerful offense that seemingly doesn't have the quarterback to run it.

[GB Warrior]

I think he means the first. But the problem with running a pass-oriented offense with a quarterback like Darnold is that eventually the mistakes will emerge when it matters most.  So you just can't throw anyone into that role and hope it works.

JJ could be way better than we think and be a star. Or Aaron Rodgers could agree to cause no ruffles and run the offense they have and it may work. So I'm not saying it's hopeless, but this is a powerful offense that seemingly doesn't have the quarterback to run it.

The day Rodgers runs an offense in a way be doesn't want to run it will be the first. The closest we've seen is his first MVP season under MLF

[The Sultan]

The day Rodgers runs an offense in a way be doesn't want to run it will be the first. The closest we've seen is his first MVP season under MLF

I don't disagree.

[PGsHeroes32]

If you mean that, going into last season, it didn't appear that the Vikings had a viable QB, I'm with you.

If you mean that, when the games mattered most, Darnold was a major negative, I'm with you.

But if you're trying to rewrite history and say that, for the vast majority of the season, Darnold wasn't a very good QB, that's just silly.

As sultan said it's from an objective standpoint the 1st option.

But it's also a mix of all 3. I'm a firm believer that while KOC had some odd game plan/coaching the final few games. That overall he's an excellent offensive strategist and mostly anyone can work with this unit.

So i feel good about McCarthy.

Also, probably wasn't clear but the main reason I absolutely love the Vikes off-season is everything around the QB. JJ could flop and the season be a disaster. But imo we've added everyone we needed to and got much better. Which is another huge reason I didn't want Darnold back. The cost.

There wasn't a true no brainer QB upgrade out there/possible. So that part I can't judge for FA as is.

Last note, I should say. As sick as it is to type, I'm one of the few Vikes fans that would be very open to giving Rodgers a go.

[MU82]

As sultan said it's from an objective standpoint the 1st option.

But it's also a mix of all 3. I'm a firm believer that while KOC had some odd game plan/coaching the final few games. That overall he's an excellent offensive strategist and mostly anyone can work with this unit.

So i feel good about McCarthy.

Also, probably wasn't clear but the main reason I absolutely love the Vikes off-season is everything around the QB. JJ could flop and the season be a disaster. But imo we've added everyone we needed to and got much better. Which is another huge reason I didn't want Darnold back. The cost.

There wasn't a true no brainer QB upgrade out there/possible. So that part I can't judge for FA as is.

Last note, I should say. As sick as it is to type, I'm one of the few Vikes fans that would be very open to giving Rodgers a go.

Thanks for the explanation.

[Pakuni]

https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1901466892184740072

[GB Warrior]

https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1901466892184740072

Trade me Trey plz

[JWags85]

https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1901466892184740072

Did Mike Brown secretly die and someone else took over the franchise?

Also, he's good, but doesn't that seem like a pretty big overpay for Higgins?

[The Sultan]

Did Mike Brown secretly die and someone else took over the franchise?

Also, he's good, but doesn't that seem like a pretty big overpay for Higgins?

It feels like a lot of money tied up in receivers in general.

[GB Warrior]

It feels like a lot of money tied up in receivers in general.

The Bengals really got themselves in a tough spot. Their success is so dependent on their QB and receivers, and at this point, you're not finding defensive difference makers on the market if you were to forego paying Higgins.

Their best bet is basically striking gold drafting defense.

[MUBurrow]

What I really don't get is all the money for Gesicki.  He was fine, I guess.  But $12M this year for a middle of the road receiving TE seems like a want when there are glaring needs all over that roster.

[tower912]

The Lions clearly believe their defense last season was good enough to win it all, as they keep re-signing players from last season.

[GB Warrior]

The Lions clearly believe their defense last season was good enough to win it all, as they keep re-signing players from last season.

For how many starts they lost to injury at the end of the year, I wouldn't bet against them. Nominally better health and progression from their young secondary...it's a dangerous team

[tower912]

It is.  As Holmes.said in his end of the year presser, nobody game plans for their 8th string defensive end.  I think they need some depth at safety.