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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy didn't receive a passing grade for his Week 10 performance against the Ravens.
According to the latest from Colin Cowherd, the long-time talk host, it sounds like he’s completely out on McCarthy as the Vikings quarterback. He even went as far as to say that he didn’t like him in college, and what he’s seen in him in the NFL might be just as bad.
The Minnesota Vikings may seriously consider adding competition for JJ McCarthy next year, and former QB Daniel Jones will be a free agent.
Some believe the Vikings have no choice but to make a quarterback change, or at least create a competition, including Mike Florio, who stated that they need to sign someone this offseason and not guarantee McCarthy the starting job.
In retrospect, expectations for J.J. McCarthy were probably out of whack. Still, there was good reason to believe that McCarthy could explode onto the
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Analysis: Believe it or not, T.J. Hockenson still plays for the Vikings. J.J. McCarthy needs him.
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson seems like an ideal receptacle for a young QB to turn to when he’s out of rhythm. And coach Kevin O’Connell agrees.
Whenever you have a young quarterback, it is essential to keep them under the guidance of both veterans and the coaching staff. For the Vikings, they have kept tabs on franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy under their watchful eye for the last two seasons.
McCarthy completed just 20 of his 42 passes for 248 yards, and he wasn't helped by his offense's eight false-start penalties.
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have produced this season yet another example of how good things can indeed come in the NFL for those willing to wait.