The Vikings avoided a $100M mistake — and it changed everything.  Minnesota passed on extending Kirk Cousins. Now they have a cost-controlled rookie QB, a system that elevated Sam Darnold to top-5 status, and a long-term plan built for sustainability. 

Here's Warren Sharp's full breakdown of their rebuild, Darnold’s breakout, and what to expect from J.J. McCarthy under Kevin O'Connell in 2025. 

Get the 586-page Sharp Football Preview: https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/football-preview/ 

What You’ll Learn: 

How skipping a $100M extension gave the Vikings flexibility 

Why Kevin O’Connell’s scheme created a top-tier QB season 

What McCarthy can (and can’t) replicate in year one 

How one of the NFL’s toughest schedules impacts their 2025 trajectory

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