US EditionMizutani: Vikings need a veteran quarterback to compete with J.J. McCarthy
Vikings seek veteran quarterback to compete with J.J. McCarthy after offense’s drop to 173.2 passing yards per game, lowest among most NFL teams this season.
- The Minnesota Vikings will pursue a veteran quarterback this offseason to compete with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, as team leaders acknowledge a veteran could realistically unseat him.
- Offensively, Minnesota has collapsed, with the Vikings offense averaging 173.2 passing yards per game after previous season averages of 263, 256, and 237, following a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
- Potential targets range from young gambles Zach Wilson, Trey Lance and Anthony Richardson to former starters Daniel Jones and Kyler Murray and veterans Jimmy Garoppolo, Geno Smith, Jacoby Brissett, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota.
- A veteran signing could realistically unseat McCarthy, as Minnesota previously relied mainly on Sam Howell and must be prepared to let a veteran win the starting role.
- Longer term, failing to add experience risks continued decline and leaves the team among the league's worst offenses, with only three teams performing worse, while Kevin O'Connell's quarterback decisions are under scrutiny after assuming McCarthy was ready.
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Mizutani: Vikings need a veteran quarterback to compete with J.J. McCarthy
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