Especially from Jefferson, who finished second in the NFL with 1,533 receiving yards that included an eye-opening 97-yard touchdown pass from Darnold in the season’s second game, a victory over San Francisco at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Minnesota Vikings can probably bring Sam Darnold back to the team, though only if he is willing to take a little less than market value.

The best way for Darnold to obtain stability and build a legacy in Minnesota immediately is to have playoff success. If Darnold has an uneven playoff performance and it coincides with a Vikings early exit, it’s fair to presume he’ll venture on a new journey this offseason.