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Vikings tab Sam Darnold as starter over J.J. McCarthy — for now

The idea, going intro training camp with two strong arms, was to create a "competitive situation," Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Wednesday.

Vikings 2024 starting QB odds: McCarthy or Darnold?

Despite the team selecting him with the No. 10 pick in April’s NFL Draft, J.J. McCarthy isn’t likely to be the Vikings’ starting quarterback come Week 1.

Justin Fields trade market evaporates as Vikings sign quarterback

It seems no team wants Justin Fields as their starting quarterback.

Vikings could now pivot to ex-Jets bust at QB after losing Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins could help Sam Darnold become a starting quarterback again.

NFL teams comparing Justin Fields to Sam Darnold, Drew Lock in bad Bears trade sign

Justin Fields could be sharing some unwanted company.

How the Jets can follow the Super Bowl paths blazed by the Chiefs and 49ers

Here are a few lessons and signs of encouragement that I think the Jets can take from this season’s Super Bowl participants.

This isn't the Super Bowl path Jets' draft hope envisioned

He thought he would be the one to put a second Lombardi Trophy in the Jets’ trophy case.

Lamar Jackson, Ravens roll past depleted 49ers in showdown of NFL's top 2 teams

Jackson and the Ravens (12-3) turned a highly anticipated matchup between the top two teams in the NFL into a lopsided win with strong performances on both sides of the...

How the Jets' offenses of their soon-to-be 13-year playoff drought measure up — and down

It's been 13 years since the Jets made the playoffs, and a big reason has been the play of their offense.

Sam Darnold's anticipated 49ers chance might be on hold

Sam Darnold might not be getting his chance at redemption, after all.

Jets-Giants is a reminder of how quickly things change in the NFL

Our two local teams generally play every four years, so the turnover between meetings is a good indication of how much the franchises have struggled.

49ers could turn to Jets bust with starting QB in concussion protocol

The former Jets quarterback may be in line for another shot.

Aaron Rodgers' debut isn't the first time the Jets have hosted a must-see game at MetLife Stadium

There have not been many big games at MetLife Stadium for the Jets, but a few won't soon be forgotten.

How Trey Lance first reacted when he heard he got traded to Cowboys

Lance expected to have a long career in the Bay Area after the team gave up three first-round picks to the Dolphins to acquire him in 2021.

49ers discuss 'likely' plans for QB as trade rumors intensify

Trey Lance may be sticking around San Francisco –  at least for now. 

Trey Lance trade options: 49ers will take huge loss as potential suitors emerge

Former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold beat out Trey Lance in the 49ers' backup QB competition.

Top draft pick's 49ers future 'in some doubt' after losing backup job to ex-Jet

The former Jets quarterback and 2018 No. 3 overall pick won the job behind starter Brock Purdy after “a strong showing this offseason."

49ers coach makes it pretty clear who his starting QB is: 'Would have to melt'

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is almost completely recovered from offseason Tommy John surgery.

'I've seen enough': ESPN analyst writes off disappointing 49ers QB

The clock is ticking on Trey Lance — and it could be getting late early.

49ers make starting QB decision for preseason opener vs. Raiders

Lance was picked over Sam Darnold, who signed with San Francisco in the offseason after playing for the Panthers the previous two seasons.