J.J. McCarthy is preparing for his first season as the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, and it sounds like he's enjoying his time with the purple and gold. When he was selected as a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the hope was that he could become a franchise quarterback.
He may still have to prove he can be the man in Minnesota, but it is becoming clear that Minnesota is growing on the man. The former University of Michigan quarterback and Illinois native recently made those feelings clear.