Would Minnesota get the most value by franchise-tagging its quarterback? Who actually makes the final decisions on draft night?

There are plenty of really good reasons why the Vikings should do the opposite of what the insider thinks will happen.

Sam Darnold’s second straight Jets-esque performance in a primetime game, this one ending the Vikings’ season Monday night in the 27-9 wild-card loss to the Rams, has perhaps helped solidify to Minnesota decision-makers how they should handle their upcoming quarterback controversy.