Minnesota Vikings is making fans surprised by making a bold decision about the Quarterback position. According to internal sources, the team has reached an agreement with Jimmy Garoppolo to replace Sam Darnold, who was expected to take on the role of leading the attack after the injury of Kirk Cousins. This is a controversial step, but also shows that Vikings does not want to lose the opportunity to compete this season.

Garoppolo, a familiar name to the NFL grave, had impressive moments when leading San Francisco 49ers to Super Bowl Liv. However, his career was interrupted by a series of injuries and unstable performance. After a period of unsuccessful with Las Vegas Raiders, many people think that the peak of Garoppolo has passed. Even so, the Vikings leaders seemed to believe that he could still bring a certain value, especially when placed in a suitable system.

The decision to replace Darnold with Garoppolo raised many questions about Vikings’s strategy. Darnold was considered a reasonable backup plan after Cousins ​​was injured, but his unconvincing performance could have made the team lose confidence. In contrast, although Garoppolo is no longer in the highest form, his experience in big matches can bring the stability that Vikings is looking for.

Another important factor is Garoppolo’s contract status. He has just been cut by Raiders, which gives Vikings the opportunity to sign with the appropriate salary without being subject to great financial pressure. This may be one of the reasons why the team decided to trust the former QB of 49ers instead of continuing with Darnold.

The biggest question now is whether Garoppolo can integrate quickly and help Vikings maintain a competitive position. If he can adapt to the team’s attack system and maintain good physical condition, this deal can become an important push. Conversely, if Garoppolo continues to have problems with injury or not showing better performance than Darnold, Vikings may face a disappointing season.

In the context of the increasingly tense playoff race, this decision of Vikings may be the decisive factor for their destiny in this season.