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The panel reflects on the importance of providing McCarthy with a robust training environment. By retaining Darnold, the Vikings could afford McCarthy the opportunity to develop gradually, aided by a steady veteran presence. The strategies employed by teams like the Green Bay Packers are referenced as a model for fostering quarterback development successfully.
Furthermore, an alternative strategy involves keeping Daniel Jones within the Vikings' ranks, to serve as a backup. Doing so would allow the team to expand its options while potentially pouring investment into bolstering other critical positions on the roster. The abundance of cap space for 2025, estimated at around $63 million, can be utilized to shore up defense while managing the quarterback dilemma.