Fansided · Oct 23, 2025
Kevin O’Connell’s hidden truth could doom J.J. McCarthy’s rise
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy and head coach Kevin O'Connell | Perry Knotts and Stephen Maturen/GettyImagesGiven the success of guys like Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, and Sam Darnold under his watch, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has built the reputation of being a quarterback whisperer during his last handful of years on the sidelines.
O'Connell's recent achievements with these veteran signal-callers are why few were skeptical of the Vikings' decision to select former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft almost two years ago.
