Justin Jefferson recently expressed his thoughts on how the Minnesota Vikings season might have unfolded differently if Sam Darnold had remained their quarterback. During Super Bowl week, the talented wide receiver was posed a question regarding the potential for the Vikings to achieve greater success with Darnold at the helm.
Jefferson”s reply revealed a mix of frustration over the Vikings” quarterback situation and a genuine admiration for Darnold”s accomplishments since leaving the team. He did not shy away from addressing the struggles the Vikings faced at the quarterback position throughout the season.
When asked if Minnesota would have been in a better position with Darnold, Jefferson remarked, “Yeah, for sure, definitely. Everyone knows the difficulty of the quarterback position this year, how we were dealt it.” He elaborated further, noting, “But having a quarterback that already had a season under his belt with us, knew the plays, knew the playbook, knew the players, throwing to me, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, all these guys, I definitely feel like we would have done better.”
Despite his reflections on the past, Jefferson acknowledged that there is no turning back, stating, “But it is what it is, it”s on to newer and better things.”
Jefferson also expressed his mixed feelings about Darnold”s success since departing from the Vikings. He admitted, “It”s definitely tough. It”s tough to watch.” Nevertheless, he conveyed his happiness for his former teammate”s achievements. “I love that he”s in the Super Bowl. I”m happy for him, I want nothing but the best for him,” he said. “Of course, selfishly I wish he had done that for us last year, but to see him blossom and bounce back right after last year and make it this year, I”m happy for him, and I hope he wins.”
These comments from Jefferson provide a candid insight into his perspective on the Vikings” quarterback decisions and the impact of Darnold”s performance elsewhere.
