Questions Answered: Trading for Myles Garrett, Official Sam Darnold Prediction, Vikings Deepest Position

Dustin Baker |

Feb 14, 2025

Sep 18, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) enters the field before the game between the Browns and the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images.

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the February 14th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected].

Questions Answered: Trading for Myles Garrett, Official Sam Darnold Prediction, Vikings Deepest Position

Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses. Some answers will be incorrect from time to time. But we’ll try to keep that to a minimum.

Jan 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reacts during the action while attending the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

Q: Would you support a Vikings trade for Myles Garett?

myles garrett — Oct 29, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end M. Garrett (95) during warmups prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports.

Answer: No. Minnesota already has Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Dallas Turner at Garrett’s spot.

Garrett is fantastic — nobody disputes it — but a team only has so many assets, and the Vikings don’t need to upgrade EDGE rusher right now. It’s one roster spot that has been firmly crossed off the list.

The purple team needs cornerbacks, defensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, and a running back or two. Making EDGE the big offseason splash seems backward.

Of course, if Minnesota has an alternate vision, it would be easy to warm up to Garrett. Like really fast. But we don’t see it happening.

Q: Where will Sam Darnold play next year?

Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates following a victory against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images.

Answer: The Raiders noise is probably too loud to ignore.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter named-dropped his top suitor this week: the Raiders. “I think the Raiders are going to make a play for Sam Darnold,” Schefter told a panel on The Pat McAfee Show.

“I think Sam Darnold is a candidate to be the Raiders quarterback. Let’s see if Minnesota lets him go or not. Let’s see if that works out with Darnold winding up in Vegas.”

Since the offseason kicked off, the Raiders have been the odds-on favorite to land Darnold’s services, mainly because Las Vegas’ sixth overall pick isn’t ideal to draft a quarterback this cycle. And the other viable QB option on the Raiders’ roster is Aidan O’Connell, and he’s not all that viable.

It’s also worth noting that Darnold is the type of quarterback that new head coach Pete Carroll could embrace.

Q: What is the Vikings’ deepest roster position right now?

OLB Andrew Van Ginkel makes it official and becomes a Minnesota Viking on March 15th, 2024, in Eagan, Minnesota. Van Ginkel spent the 2019-2022 seasons with the Miami Dolphins and joined Minnesota via free agency in 2024. He grew up cheering for the Vikings.

Answer: Outside linebacker.

Here’s the gang:

OLB1: Jonathan Greenard
OLB2: Andrew Van Ginkel
OLB3: Dallas Turner
OLB4: Bo Richter
OLB5: Gabriel Murphy

And Patrick Jones II + Jihad Ward are free agents.

This is, by far, Minnesota’s deepest spot.

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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.

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