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Vikings GM uses an interesting analogy to describe what he wants from J.J. McCarthy

Kwesi wants to see more from McCarthy but is suggesting that the team is ready to move forward with No. 9 as its franchise QB.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy | Cooper Neill/GettyImages

It's been quite the rollercoaster ride for J.J. McCarthy this season for the Minnesota Vikings.

After missing his entire rookie season with a torn meniscus, the Michigan alum struggled through the first three quarters of his NFL regular-season debut in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, only to fight back with a ferocious fourth quarter, throwing two touchdowns and running in another to lead the Vikes to an improbable 27-24 victory.