Let's be honest with ourselves. J.J. McCarthy has not lived up to expectations since becoming the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings for the 2025 NFL season. A first-round pick in 2024, fans hoped he would show the potential that would give hope of him being the quarterback of the future for the team.
McCarthy has only started six games for the Vikings, but there hasn't been a lot to be excited about so far. His struggles with decision-making, accuracy, and consistency have led to some crazy theories about what could be happening with him; still, the team seems to stay committed to seeing what he can do with more experience.