Also making the list of PFF's top 20 free-agent signings is Jonathan Greenard at No. 8, one spot behind Danielle Hunter, the man he replaced in Minnesota. Greenard has been everything the Vikings could've hoped for — and then some — in his first year under Brian Flores. He leads the team with 10 sacks and is third in the league with 60 pressures.

When Sam Darnold signed a one-year deal to quarterback the Vikings this past offseason, not many people thought the former top-five pick would have an MVP-caliber year. Darnold has helped guide the Vikings to an 11-2 record and battling for the No.

Should the Vikings re-sign Darnold long term after his career year, or should they let him go and look to the future with J.J. McCarthy?

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phiillips made comments indicating that QB Sam Darnold may depart the team in the offseason.

The plan has been in place since the start of training camp. J.J. McCarthy is clearly the Vikings quarterback of the future, and he will take over under center once head coach Kevin O’Connell determines that he is ready to trigger the offense and have it run at a high level.

When will Sam Darnold turn back into Sam Darnold? Just admit it, you've asked yourself that question this season as the Minnesota Vikings, led by the resurgence of Darnold, have surged to an 11-2 record to establish themselves as legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

The Minnesota Star Tribune's Mark Craig, one of 50 voters tasked with choosing the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, processes Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's chances at winning the award.