J.J. McCarthy Becomes Vikings Backup
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The Minnesota Vikings took a major swing by drafting J.J. McCarthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. A year later, with a playoff-caliber roster, they chose to move on fro
Throughout last summer, there was enough concern around the Minnesota Vikings organization about J.J. McCarthy being the team's starting quarterback that some players and staffers actually viewed Max Brosmer -- an undrafted rookie -- as being better prepared to be Minnesota's Week 1 starter.
Does Minnesota need to be cautious about letting J.J. McCarthy go?
The Minnesota Vikings have already determined their starting QB to be Kyler Murray. After making that decision, it appeared that J.J. McCarthy would be QB2; however, that might not be set in stone with two preseason games left.
McCarthy left much to be desired with his play over 10 starts during his second pro campaign.
JJ McCarthy may have lost his job as the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback, but the NFL is not ready to give up entirely on him. Other NFL teams
The Minnesota Vikings concluded one of the least suspenseful quarterback battles in recent memory when they named Kyler Murray their starter under center over J.J. McCarthy earlier this month. While the team made it seem like Murray and McCarthy were ...
After watching McCarthy's uneven preseason appearance against the New York Giants, the Pro Football Hall of Famer questioned whether Minnesota will even keep its former first-round pick on the roster. Sharpe believes Carson Wentz may give the Vikings a safer backup option behind Kyler Murray.