How The Vikings Escaped a $100M Mistake | Minnesota Vikings 2025 Outlook
How The Vikings Escaped a $100M Mistake | Minnesota Vikings 2025 Outlook  
Podcast: Sharp Football Analysis by Warren Sharp
Published On: Mon Aug 11 2025
Description: 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👉 Follow the podcast and set for automatic downloads for more NFL and College Football betting insights plus fantasy football advice and strategy.🔗 Follow us for more:Warren Sharp: https://x.com/SharpFootballSharp Football Analysis: https://x.com/SharpFBAnalysisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharpfbanalysis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharpfbanalysis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.