Yes, the team has rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy on the mend. But it would be smart to lock in a good player right now and worry about the rest later.

The Minnesota Vikings have been advised to ink Sam Darnold to a contract extension now rather than wait for the uncertainty of the offseason.

Against Green Bay, Darnold became the first Vikings quarterback to start a season 4-0 and throw at least two touchdown passes in each of the team’s four games.