When he retires, Smith will certainly be in the Vikings Ring of Honor, likely will have his #22 jersey retired by the team and is a strong candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible.
A Minnesota based high school football officiating crew were named the High School Football Officiating Crew of the Year by the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings and the NFL recognized Pete Cheeley, Patrick Bergquist, Kevin Britt, Dennis Harris and MJ Wagenson
The Sam Darnold era has begun for the Minnesota Vikings and the early returns have been encouraging. The team is 2-0 and the offense has been running smoothly through the 25-year-old quarterback that is already on his fourth team.