Christopher Gates has been the lead writer at The Daily Norseman since the site launched in July of 2006, covering the Minnesota Vikings day in and day out.
With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, now begins the long, slow trudge through the rest of the offseason until training camp starts in late July. There’s plenty to be excited about with the Minnesota Vikings, including their young quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, who heads into the season as the unquestioned starter.
Head Coach Kevin O’Connell sat down with Kirk Morrison and Bruce Murray of the SiriusXM NFL Blitz program on Tuesday, and he got an opportunity to give an update on McCarthy’s progress following last year’s season-ending meniscus injury.