‘Brutal’ Mina Kimes admits it’s “now or never” for Sam Darnold at Vikings after JJ McCarthy’s injury

As Sam Darnold embarks on a new chapter professionally with Vikings, Mina Kimes admits that might be the last chance for him to prove himself.

‘Brutal’ Mina Kimes admits it’s “now or never” for Sam Darnold at Vikings after JJ McCarthy’s injury

Sam Darnold and Mina Kimes (Via Imago/Poynter)

As much as JJ McCarthy’s injury put a setback on his rookie career in the NFL even though there was very little possibility that he would start the season, it brings an opportunity for quarterback Sam Darnold whose position as the team’s starter is more or less confirmed. 

Despite being known for his arm strength, Darnold’s NFL career has been spent under scrutiny over his ability to take upon the most crucial role in a team. But since he joined the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, he embarks on a new chapter professionally– which Mina Kimes admits might be the last chance for him to prove himself. 

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With his performance in the training camp, Darnold not only lit a lamp of hope in the fans’ hearts but also won the confidence of his peers. After struggling through several ups and downs in his career, he has finally got a chance to lead a team with a strong offensive line backing him. 

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Mina Kimes analyzes Sam Darnold’s strengths and weaknesses ahead of Vikings’ season

As the quarterback gears up for the upcoming NFL season, the ESPN analyst Kimes took a deep dive into the strengths and weaknesses that define Darnold’s game. While appreciating his arm strength and athletic ability, Kimes highlighted that the biggest downside of his plays is the turnovers. 

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He’s in a situation where I think Kevin O’Connell and everybody said is going to put him in a great position to succeed. Everything around him is set up to cut down on those turnovers… It’s now or never for Darnold.   
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Kimes believes the Vikings have all the means ready to make Darnold succeed in the coming season, courtesy of the strong offensive line including names such as Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson.

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