Fansided · Sep 13, 2025
ESPN legend admits J.J. McCarthy proved him wrong in thrilling Vikings debut
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy | Michael Reaves/GettyImagesHeading into the big NFC North showdown between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings this past Monday, ESPN's Michael Wilbon shared his belief that the Bears were going to "beat the hell" out of the Vikings and Chicago's defense would make J.J. McCarthy "look like a rookie quarterback."
Well, after Minnesota came away with a win on Monday, Wilbon didn't hesitate to own up to being wrong about McCarthy during a recent appearance on ESPN Chicago's "Waddle & Silvy" radio show.
"That kid was so calm. I got nothing but praise for him."
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy makes ESPN's Michael Wilbon eat his words after Week 1
