Fansided · Nov 29, 2025
Ex-Vikings starter torches Kevin O'Connell over J.J. McCarthy handling
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell | David Berding/GettyImagesIt's no secret that Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has struggled mightily in his first season as a starter. But since McCarthy has only made six starts in his young NFL career, there's really still no clear explanation for exactly why he's struggled so much this year.
Despite the sample size still being relatively small, some have been sharing who they believe is at fault for the young quarterback's poor play this season, including former Vikings starting offensive lineman Alex Boone.
