Who Should I Start? Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold

Tuesday, March 11, 12:02 PM

The New York Giants have had good conversations with soon-to-be free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers and have let him know they think he and second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers would form a strong chemistry together, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The Giants have been mentioned as a possible landing spot for Rodgers ever since the New York Jets informed him they'd be moving on in 2025, but the future Hall of Famer is also very interested in the Pittsburgh Steelers if they do not re-sign Russell Wilson -- Justin Fields agreed to a two-year deal with the Jets on Monday. The Minnesota Vikings could be another option for Rodgers after both Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones left in free agency. Nabers is already one of the best young wideouts in the game, but will that be enough to sell Rodgers, who tore his ACL in 2023 and disappointed last year with the Jets?

Monday, March 10, 2:55 PM

The Seattle Seahawks have signed quarterback Sam Darnold to a three-year $110.5 million contract. This deal includes $55 million guaranteed. Just days after trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Seahawks will now turn to Darnold to lead their franchise. After never reaching his full potential after being selected with the third overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, Darnold finally found his footing last season in Minnesota. He led the Vikings to an impressive 14-3 record. He threw for 4,319 yards and added 35 passing scores, which were both the fifth-most in the league. Darnold flourished under Kevin O'Connell as he threw at least three passing scores in six contests. Darnold will now join Seattle, which finished just short of a playoff bid as they held a 10-7 record. The Seahawks recently parted ways with wide receiver DK Metcalf, which leaves Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Darnold's lone proven wideout. Darnold should be viewed as a solid QB2 in all formats but could enter the low-end QB1 range if Seattle improves their wide receiver room.