Now that the Vikings have placed their bet on their next franchise quarterback in JJ McCarthy, the focus has moved to when that next chapter will begin on the field for the Vikings.
Most quarterback evaluators think McCarthy needs some time to develop before he’s ready to start in the NFL, according to what they’ve seen from him on tape. Of those, the time needed before he’s ready to start ranges from possibly being able to start week one, to needing a full year to develop behind Sam Darnold.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has said that he has a plan in place for McCarthy’s development, which includes development milestones he needs to reach along the way until he is ready to start.