The best way for Darnold to obtain stability and build a legacy in Minnesota immediately is to have playoff success. If Darnold has an uneven playoff performance and it coincides with a Vikings early exit, it’s fair to presume he’ll venture on a new journey this offseason.

There are plenty of really good reasons why the Vikings should do the opposite of what the insider thinks will happen.

Would Minnesota get the most value by franchise-tagging its quarterback? Who actually makes the final decisions on draft night?