Daniel Jones Makes Shocking Move to Vikings - What This Means for the Team's Future

The quarterback revitalization program the Minnesota Vikings have unofficially launched under coach Kevin O’Connell has a new participant in Daniel Jones. The sixth overall pick in the 2019 draft requested his release by the New York Giants last week. He has now found a new home in Minnesota as the Vikings continue to look for the right pieces to finish their roster.

Kevin O’Connell, in his second season with the Vikings, has shown his ability to turn talented quarterbacks into exceptional stars. The impact he had on Kirk Cousins last season was evident as the veteran quarterback finished with one of the best seasons of his career, throwing for over 4,500 yards. Cousins attributed his success to O’Connell and the quarterback-friendly playcalling system the Vikings implement.

The program is unofficially known as a quarterback revitalization program because O’Connell does not believe in completely overhauling a quarterback’s mechanics. Instead, he and his staff focus on maximizing each player’s unique skill set to get the best out of them. The approach has proven to be successful thus far, as multiple quarterbacks have spoken highly of the work O’Connell and his staff have put in with each player.

Daniel Jones has a long road of recovery ahead of him to prove he is more than a one-hit wonder in the league. The Giants dealt Jones an unideal hand by putting him behind an underwhelming line and asking him to throw to underwhelming receivers for most of his tenure. With the Vikings, Jones will have the chance to play behind a respectable line and throw to talented receivers.

Jones is currently in learning and support mode for the Vikings as they figure out what role he will play in the team’s plan this season. The Vikings believe in his ability to be an impact player, and with this newfound partnership, Jones will get the chance to pick himself up and try again in the NFL. Only time will tell if this Vikings partnership has what it takes to get Jones where he needs to be in his NFL career.