Clock now ticking on J.J. McCarthy as Vikings franchise QB

"It is what it is": Justin Jefferson seemingly calls out Vikings over ditching Sam Darnold to draft J.J. McCarthy

Justin Jefferson is widely viewed as one of the best receivers in the game. Depending on how well Sam Darnold plays in the Super Bowl, some may whisper a similar tune about the rebounded quarterback.

Clock now ticking on J.J. McCarthy as Vikings franchise QB

Adofo-Mensah drafted McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick at the 2024 NFL Draft

The Forgotten Aspect of the Vikings' 2025 QB Decision

In the 2025 offseason, the major item on the to-do list in the Twin Cities was the quarterback decision. The Vikings had to make a choice between 2024 Pro Bowler Sam Darnold and the 10th overall pick of the 2024 Draft, J.J. McCarthy. Nearly 11 months later, the decision to move forward with McCarthy as the team’s skipper has gone up in flames, resulting in a 9-8 record in his first year as the starter and subpar play for most of the campaign. Sa…