After months of speculation and rumors, the Minnesota Vikings have finally made a game-changing decision on who will lead their offense in the 2025 season. With whispers of Aaron Rodgers joining the team and the exciting rise of J.

J.J. McCarthy hadn't spoken to local reporters since last fall. That's how it goes after a season-ending injury before playing a regular season snap for the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy, drafted No. 10 overall in 2024,

J.J. McCarthy sounds like a player ready to take over a franchise. He sounds like the player every team desperate for a quarterback needs to have on their team. McCarthy knows what’s at stake for him as he prepares to take over a 14-win team led by Sam Darnold a year ago.