The Minnesota Vikings have a new quarterback in the room.
However, they’re thinking about the long run.
That’s why they won’t rush Daniel Jones into the action.
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the newcomer won’t be active for Sunday’s game vs. the Arizona Cardinals.
Daniel Jones WILL NOT be active today. Could be another 1-3 weeks.
A long term play by the #Vikings according to @TomPelissero with Jones spending time with O’Connell, Udinski, and McCown getting up to speed.
— The Purple Persuasion (@TPPSkol) December 1, 2024
It might take 1-3 weeks before he’s ready, as he’s getting up to speed with the coaching staff.
Jones claimed that his decision to join the Vikings was highly motivated by getting an opportunity to work with coach Kevin O’Connell.
The Vikings most likely never intended him to be the starter, but they know they could’ve used an upgrade over Nick Mullens as the backup quarterback.
Sam Darnold has done a solid job for the most part, and he’s earned the right to stay as their starter for the remainder of the season.
Even so, this is a physical game, and injuries can happen anytime.
The Vikings have also had some issues at left tackle lately, and if Darnold were to fall with an injury, Jones gives them a proven and experienced backup who might be able to finish the job for them.
Jones hasn’t been very good in his career, but the Vikings give him the best supporting cast he’s had since entering the league.
Also, we’ve seen how much of a difference a system and good coaching can make for struggling quarterbacks, so perhaps O’Connell and company can help him.
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