Pelissero: Most Logical is Darnold Staying in Minn

[MaroonBells]

If he's leaking stuff it's probably at the front office's behest.  "Help position us to trade Sam by saying you think we're keeping him."

Yeah, I think that's very possible. It's in the Vikings' best interest to say all the right things about Sam. If the Vikings want to tag and trade him for anything worthwhile, they have to convince teams who may want to trade for him that there is a real chance we'll just keep him...unless you give us an offer we can't refuse. IOW, the Vikings are manufacturing leverage. At least that's what it sounds like to me.

[Canthony]

If he's leaking stuff it's probably at the front office's behest.  "Help position us to trade Sam by saying you think we're keeping him."

I tend to agree with this.

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Yeah, I think that's very possible. It's in the Vikings' best interest to say all the right things about Sam. If the Vikings want to tag and trade him for anything worthwhile, they have to convince teams who may want to trade for him that there is a real chance we'll just keep him...unless you give us an offer we can't refuse. IOW, the Vikings are manufacturing leverage. At least that's what it sounds like to me.

I agree, I said this as well but, in more detail, earlier in this thread

[Montana Tom]

Just me...I say franchise him, trade him and get the draft picks while they're hot.

I agree with this.
I'm all in with JJM and either Danny Jones or Nick Mullens as #2.
Someone desperate (there's 3-5 franchises that fit that description) will take the trade and sign him to a 3-4 year deal.
Good for Sam.
Good for us.

[Kentis]

KOC came right out & said Sam deserves to hit free agency, it’s time for the JJ McCarthy era to begin & I’m looking forward to it. Build the interior lines & watch this team grow! SKOL