Vikings Aim to Stabilize QB Position in 2024 Season

The quarterback carousel of the Minnesota Vikings in 2023 was not the most successful, and rookie Jaren Hall was not a hotel guest in this situation. After an average performance after a bye, in the highest profile match against the Packers, the quarterback was replaced by Nick Mullens by the beginning of the second half due to a lack of visible effect. One can’t say it was a wasted season because of the quarterback instability situation throughout the year. With an eye on the approaching season, Matt Williamson wrote, “As the Vikings prepare for the 2024 season, avoiding a repeat of a year ago is the top priority.”

QB action in the Viking squad was the hot news after Kirk Cousins’ injury in Week 8. As Cousins went to the Atlanta Falcons, Jaren Hall’s place seems to be in the lower part compared to the starting and first backup options. The arrival of Sam Darnold and the drafting of J.J. Means for the coaching staff, led by offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, should be the most significant priority in terms of stabilizing the quarterback position. In this sense, the upcoming pre-season games are almost mission-critical for Jaren Hall, giving him a chance to show that the change was for the better.