Between Sam Darnold's turbulent stints with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers and resurgent season with the Minnesota Vikings, Darnold had a one-year stop with the San Francisco 49ers.

Despite Bradford's late arrival, the Vikings went 5-0 to start the season before fizzling out and finishing 8-8. Bradford went 7-8, throwing for 3,877 yards, 20 touchdowns and just five interceptions.

Last season, Sam Darnold was really the saving grace for the Minnesota Vikings after they lost J.J. McCarthy, who was supposed to be their starter for the season, to an injury before the first snap.

NFL free agency: Insider says Vikings wanted Seahawks QB Sam Darnold back. Ross Tucker is projecting a huge drop-off for Minnesota this year as they go from Darnold to JJ McCarthy at quarterback.

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The Vikings' backup quarterback battle got an update that puts more pressure on J.J. McCarthy to be the answer at just 22 years old. The pressure is on the young quarterback.

Deemed the worst move by the Vikings in 10 years, Minnesota made a desperate trade for Sam Bradford that sunk draft capital and opened the door for Kirk Cousins.

And I'll say this too, guys, no matter what the Vikings say about McCarthy and how much they love him, and you know, he's the guy, they wanted (Sam) Darnold back." ...