As Sam Darnold hits a major career crossroad, Alec Lewis lays out all potential options for the quarterback following his career revival.

ESPN's Bill Barnwell projected that Darnold will sign a contract worth an annual average of $46 million that will include around $90 million guaranteed if he hits free agency. That, combined with Fowler's report that McCarthy will be the franchise QB moving forward, all but settles the discussion of Darnold returning to Minnesota next season.