The Minnesota Vikings look like dedicated to J.J. McCarthy because the franchise’s quarterback, regardless of Aaron Rodgers being linked to the workforce this offseason.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had confidence in McCarthy heading into final season, previous to his season-ending harm per Sports activities Illustrated’s Albert Breer.
“It began displaying up an increasing number of,” O’Connell stated. “And that’s at all times an actual optimistic from my perspective, when you possibly can actually begin stacking teaching factors on to issues that he’s displaying enchancment on or possession of.
“His total understanding of our offense, the consolation degree, even within the reps, whether or not it was versus the No. 1 protection or in aggressive conditions in observe, you had been beginning to see him play quicker however underneath management whereas nonetheless sustaining the rules that we’re teaching.”
Following their resolution to not carry Sam Darnold again after the success he had in Minnesota final season, the Vikings had a option to make about their quarterback scenario. That’s how Aaron Rodgers turned linked to the workforce.
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“This isn’t a workforce in a reset that may afford to sacrifice video games within the title of quarterback rearing. Minnesota received 14 video games final yr, with a powerful core of veterans which have each proper to really feel like they’re shut,” Breer wrote. “That’s why, ultimately, the Vikings made bids to maintain Sam Darnold first, after which Daniel Jones, to insure the place as greatest they may. It’s additionally why they needed to contemplate the thought of Aaron Rodgers.”
The Vikings did find yourself deciding to go in on McCarthy, displaying how a lot belief they’ve in him to steer the workforce.
“It’s additionally why the choice now to lock in with McCarthy is important,” Breer wrote. The Vikings’ complete strategy this offseason was to not depart their destiny to likelihood. Now it’s as much as the 22-year-old to point out that by going with him (and, for now, him alone), Minnesota actually didn’t.”
McCarthy has the boldness of his teammates forward of the season.