The Vikings Are Delaying a Big Decision … Again
Jamie Sabau Quarterback is the most important position in the sport. It’s also one of the most important positions in collective sports. We’re also tired of hearing that.
Every person who watches football for more than 3 games will hear that at least 100 times. And this is also a position that the Vikings just can’t get right. Which, well, we also know.
The Vikings are still searching for the true heir to Fran Tarkenton. Countless head coaches and general managers have tried, and in multiple avenues. Trade for one, sign one in free agency, draft one early, take a flyer on one later in the Draft.
Safe to say neither has panned out. Some have produced great seasons, like Randall Cunningham, Brett Favre, and Sam Darnold. Others brought stability to the position for some time, like Daunte Culpepper and Kirk Cousins.
But none were able to take us to the promised land. History Shows the Cost of Waiting on Quarterback Calls Since the 2011 CBA between the NFL and NFLPA, having a good quarterback in a rookie contract has been the meta. QBs have always dominated early draft picks, but that dominance has skyrocketed in the last 15 years.
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