NFL Insider: J.J. McCarthy 'Squarely Behind' Sam Darnold on Vikings' QB Depth Chart

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The Minnesota Vikings are taking a patient approach with the development of rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Kevin Seifert of ESPN reported McCarthy is "squarely behind" Sam Darnold on the Vikings' depth chart this offseason. Darnold has taken the majority of first-team reps, with McCarthy often coming in even behind Nick Mullens in the pecking order.

This should come as no surprise, as the Vikings signed Darnold this offseason to serve as a stopgap starter ahead of their quarterback of the future. Minnesota tabbed McCarthy with that moniker after trading up to take him with the No. 10 pick in April's NFL draft, but there is no rush to thrust him…