Minnesota could give J.J. McCarthy another year of development. Plus, Ben Johnson’s coaching future, the steal of the 2024 draft and more in Albert Breer’s mailbag.

There may be some method to the madness of the Minnesota Vikings potentially letting Sam Darnold walk after this season. It would involve him getting the franchise tag and then being traded away to another NFL franchise.

The Minnesota Vikings have an interesting option with Sam Darnold, they can use the franchise tag to keep him and then attempt to trade him.