The Minnesota Vikings will head into training camp Kirk Cousins-less for the first time since the 2017 season. Quarterbacks Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy are expected to compete for the starting job, with Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall also in the mix.
Pre-draft stories that linked Commanders GM Adam Peters with J.J. McCarthy were at least somewhat accurate.
Kirk Cousins was the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings during the previous six seasons. Even before he left for the Atlanta Falcons and suffered a season-ending injury last season, it was obvious Minnesota needed to find a long-term answer at quarterback soon, given that Cousins will be 36 years old once the season starts.
The Minnesota Vikings did all they could to draft JJ McCarthy as they were sure of him being their next franchise quarterback. A player who can develop and eventually win the Super Bowl.
The Minnesota Vikings may have finally gotten their guy when they drafted National Champion Michigan Wolverine QB J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick.
The Minnesota Vikings had one of the more intriguing 2024 NFL Draft classes and it was nearly more intriguing in round one.
Kirk Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings seven weeks ago, joining the Atlanta Falcons for four years and $180 million, and then that franchise drafted his replacement last week.
How long will it take the Minnesota Vikings to start QB J.J. McCarthy?
The Minnesota Vikings have secured their latest prospect, and all eyes are on JJ McCarthy as he steps into the NFL spotlight. With a flurry of anticipation swirling around his name, McCarthy faces the immediate challenge of silencing his critics and showcasing his prowess on the gridiron.
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy kisses the championship trophy to celebrate the Wolverines' 34-13 win over Washington in the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan.
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The story of the Minnesota Vikings’ draft was the selection of J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick. After Kirk Cousins decided to leave for the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, Minnesota needed to plan for the present and future at the quarterback position, which ultimately led to their decision on McCarthy.
The Minnesota Vikings selected University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft last week, filling their massive need under center.
The Minnesota Vikings just finished this year’s draft, headlined by the selections of J.J. McCarthy, a quarterback from Michigan, and Dallas Turner, an outside linebacker from Alabama.
Did McCarthy get his wish?
Join host Tyler Forness in ‘The Real Forno Show’ as he and guest Sam Monson from Pro Football Focus delve into the Minnesota Vikings’ strategy and selections in the 2024 NFL Draft.
It was no secret that the team needed a quarterback. By being aggressive in the NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings put pressure on themselves by making big moves in the draft.
The former Michigan product may need a year or two of seasoning — a luxury the franchise might grant him.
The Vikings' future has arrived. Last week, they made J.J. McCarthy the highest-drafted quarterback in franchise history, then traded up later in the first round to add highly-touted edge rusher Dallas Turner.
After receiving his extension on the same day as WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions OT Penei Sewell said it’s both of their goals to win a Super Bowl next season. “We need it all,” Sewell said, via the Detroit Free Press.
The Minnesota Vikings have welcomed a new quarterback into their ranks. Following the departure of Kirk Cousins, speculation swirled that the Vikings would target a QB in the draft—a forecast that materialized when they selected JJ McCarthy.
Now that we know who the Minnesota Vikings new quarterback of the future is, head coach Kevin O’Connell is facing a new question. Who will start in week one of the 2024 NFL season?
The Minnesota Vikings selected University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft last Thursday, filling their need under center.
After leading the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship win last college football season, quarterback J.J McCarthy will now look to help lead the Minnesota Vikings to championship heights after the franchise drafted him with the No.
The Minnesota Vikings found their next franchise quarterback in former Michigan football star JJ McCarthy. Minnesota acquired McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Commanders likely knew for weeks leading up to the NFL Draft that they wanted Jayden Daniels, but they reportedly considered one other quarterback.
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Gretzky will probably understand why McCarthy had to delay their post-draft chat.
The first trade of Thursday’s opening round has taken place. The Jets have sent the 10th overall pick to the Vikings, also dealing No. 203. In exchange, New York will receive Nos. 129 and 157 from Minnesota in addition to the 11th choice.
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