Ex-Bears QB Floats Terrible Idea for Vikings
Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports Ready for the Minnesota Vikings to draft another quarterback? Inside a draft not known for quarterback talent? That’s the latest and greatest theory from former Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions passer Chase Daniel, who says Minnesota should get into bed with Alabama’s Ty Simpson .
The Simpson idea exists, though the roster board points the Vikings in other directions. The Vikings would probably have to spend their 18th overall pick on Simpson, and some are not enthused by the idea. Minnesota Should Pass on the Alabama Quarterback Simpson is expected to be the second signal-caller off the board after Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson celebrates following a College Football Playoff matchup against Oklahoma at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Dec 19, 2025, in Norman. Simpson shows emotion after a key moment, leading the Crimson Tide during a high-stakes postseason battle against the Sooners. Mandatory Credit: SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Chase Daniel: Vikings Should Consider Ty Simpson Simpson to Minnesota should be a thing, says Daniel.
He said in a video on Twitter (X) late last week, “The second that Kyler signed with KOC, in my opinion, J. J. ’s done there.
They’re not giving J. J. a chance to win the QB1 job.
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