Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy wants ‘fair opportunity’ at starting QB job with Sam Darnold’s future uncertain

Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings drafted quarterback J.J. McCarthy out of Michigan at No. 10 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft and his chance at playing his rookie year was gone quickly because of a knee injury suffered during the preseason. Sam Darnold, in his first year with the team, stepped in and, to many people’s… Continue reading Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy wants ‘fair opportunity’ at starting QB job with Sam Darnold’s future uncertain

McCarthy wants ‘fair opportunity’ to be Vikings’ starter

No matter what Minnesota does about its quarterback situation this offseason, J.J. McCarthy just wants one thing from the Vikings. “All I can ask for is a fair opportunity,” McCarthy told “The Rich Eisen Show” on Tuesday. “That’s the one thing that I feel like everybody’s given, and it’s fundamental.” The 2024 10th overall pick… Continue reading McCarthy wants ‘fair opportunity’ to be Vikings’ starter

J.J. McCarthy: All I could ask for is a fair opportunity at QB job

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s bid for the Vikings quarterback job in 2024 ended with a knee injury he suffered in the team’s first preseason game and the first-round pick said on Tuesday that it was hard to be stuck as an observer for his rookie season. McCarthy watched Sam Darnold put together a strong season that… Continue reading J.J. McCarthy: All I could ask for is a fair opportunity at QB job