John Middlekauff of 3 and Out raised concerns about McCarthy's ability to carry the Vikings' offense, pointing out that he played in a dominant system at Michigan that didn't requ

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab debate whether or not the Minnesota Vikings should franchise Sam Darnold or lean on J.J. McCarthy in 2025. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

Quarterback Sam Darnold broke out in 2024, but the Minnesota Vikings still don't seem to think he's their guy. On Tuesday, The Athletic's Alec Lewis reported that the Vikings still believe J.J. McCarthy — the 10th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft — will become their franchise QB.