Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold will likely clean up if he hits free agency, but the team has incentive to stop that from happening.

If Minnesota makes the wrong choice on Darnold's future, it could haunt the franchise for a generation. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has a few options. He can tag Darnold, let him walk, or re-sign him to a long-term contract in the Baker Mayfield vein.

While Sam Darnold is considered as the top quarterback option in free agency, there are three reasons why the New York Giants shouldn't bid for his services.