The Vikings of Minnesota are satisfied with JJ McCarthy as a quarterrier leaving in the middle of the rumors of Aaron Rodgers in the free agency – for the moment.
The Vikings would have rejected several commercial calls on McCarthy and advance with the choice of first round in 2024 as a quarter-back leaving, according to a NFL network report on Wednesday.
The report also indicates that the Vikings plan to add a veteran quarterrier with McCarthy but do not continue Rodgers “for the moment”.
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The quarter of the New York Jets Aaron Rodgers heats up for the Buffalo Bills match at East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 14, 2024. (Photo / Pamela Smith)
With the Vikings currently in pursuit of Rodgers, the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers are considered the two teams that could sign the Quadruple MVP, if Rodgers chooses to play next season.
McCarthy flashed during the pre-season last year, when he finished 11 of the 17 passes for 188 yards and two affected and no interception. However, the 22-year-old has torn his meniscus in this pre-season match and underwent an end-of-season operation in August.
McCarthy’s injury left Sam Darnold as an undisputed starter in the season.
Darnold prospered by leading the team to a 14-3 file. He completed a little more than 66% of his passes for 4,319 yards with 35 affected and 12 interceptions.
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Michigan JJ McCarthy’s quarterrier answers the media questions during the NFL scout combination on March 1, 2024, in the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Zach Bolinger / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Despite the incredible success that Darnold had, his last two performances have left a lot to be desired. During the week 18, the Vikings played the Lions of Detroit, with the title NFC North and the seeded n ° 1 on the line. The Vikings lost, 31-9, and Darnold fought powerfully, finishing only 18 of the 41 passes for 166 yards.
This defeat sent the Vikings to the Joker’s game instead of the very important first-round Bye, where they played the Rams of Los Angeles and lost 27-9. Darnold also had trouble in this match.
The 27 -year -old completed 25 to 40 passes for 245 yards while launching a touch and an interception. He was dismissed nine times.
The Vikings of the Vikings of Minnesota Sam Darnold and the head coach Kevin O’Connell before the match against the Lions of Detroit at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on October 20, 2024. (Images Jeffrey Becker-Imagn)
Perhaps these two games influenced the Vikings’ decision to let Darnold go to a free agency, where he signed a $ 100.5 million contract over three years with the Seattle Seahawks to replace Geno Smith as a starting quarter.
With Darnold out of the photo, and the team is not currently continuing Rodgers, head coach Kevin O’Connell seems to be ready to hand over the quarter-back work to McCarthy.
Howeer, if the Vikings increase their pursuit of Rodgers if it remains unfolding, this could point out that the team is not ready to hand over the reins to McCarthy.
