Podcast: Shield your eyes, Vikings fans. It’s a Sam Darnold vs. Drake Maye Super Bowl

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker of the Minnesota Star Tribune also discuss the NFL coaching carousel and how it impacted the Vikings.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 29, 2026 at 4:24PM
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold throws against the Rams on Dec. 18 in Seattle. He beat the Rams again in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 25. (John Froschauer/The Associated Press)

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings likely losing a key coach on defense, assistant Daronte Jones, to a promotion with the Washington Commanders. They also discuss coordinator Brian Flores staying in Minnesota, the Sam Darnold-Drake Maye matchup in the Super Bowl and one expected need along the Vikings offensive line.

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