Vikings want McCarthy as starting QB after tabling Rodgers conversation with never say never
- The Minnesota Vikings are set to proceed with quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who was the No. 10 pick in the 2024 draft, as confirmed by General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
- Adofo-Mensah emphasized their belief in McCarthy, mentioning his past tests and performance, suggesting he is the leading option moving forward.
- The Minnesota Vikings are moving forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback, confirmed by General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, stating they believe in McCarthy's potential as a young player.
- Despite expressing confidence in McCarthy, Adofo-Mensah did not completely rule out the future possibility of signing Aaron Rodgers.
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Vikings GM Clears Stance on JJ McCarthy Leading the QB Room & Opens Up About ‘Ending’ Things With Aaron Rodgers
The Vikings are in a place where they shouldn’t be. A dilemma for the starting quarterback! Sam Darnold has left them (after they left him). Daniel Jones signed up with the Colts. The talks with Aaron Rodgers aren’t going anywhere (mostly because they don’t them to). There’s only one person left. A rookie (for all practical purposes) signal caller, JJ McCarthy! It’s a surprise they are still at a crossroads, given how competitive their division …
Minnesota Vikings Can't Quit Aaron Rodgers Rumors
Aaron Rodgers is still looking for a home. The legendary quarterback washed out in New York as a member of the Jets, but, at this point, doesn’t want his career to end. In recent weeks, it became clear that Aaron Rodgers would like to play for the Minnesota Vikings, but the Vikings aren’t necessarily all that interested in Aaron Rodgers, or so we thought. On Wednesday, it was reported that the Vikings are still open to the possibility that Rodge…
Vikings want JJ McCarthy to be starter — but not ruling out more Aaron Rodgers talks
In his first comments about J.J. McCarthy’s spot in the quarterback depth chart in Minnesota, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah told reporters that “the outcome we want” is for McCarthy to be the starting QB.
Another team emerges as a lurking threat for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aaron Rodgers
The Minnesota Vikings like what they have in second year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, even after he missed his entire rookie season. While reports stated they were out of the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes, it does not seem that way just yet.

Vikings ready to roll with J.J. McCarthy, won’t rule out Aaron Rodgers
In a perfect world for the Vikings, unproven quarterback J.J. McCarthy will earn the right to be the starter next season. That much was made clear talking to general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Wednesday afternoon at TCO Performance Center. “That’s the outcome we want,” Adofo-Mensah said. “That’s the outcome we’re heading towards.” It’s logical to think that McCarthy will be able to separate himself once the Vikings get back on the field consi…
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says the team wants J.J. McCarthy to start at QB in 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah met with reporters Wednesday afternoon to recap a two-week stretch of free agency where the team made more than $300 million of contract commitments and revamped both lines of scrimmage.
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