Last year at this time, Sam Darnold was finishing his 2024 NFL season with the Minnesota Vikings. That season started like it was the beginning of the revitalization of his career after several disappointing stops across the NFL. For a few months, it seemed like the former third overall pick had finally found a long-term home. However, that optimism faded quickly. After two poor performances at the end of the season in the team's most important games, including a Week 18 game