After months of speculation and rumors, the Minnesota Vikings have finally made a game-changing decision on who will lead their offense in the 2025 season. With whispers of Aaron Rodgers joining the team and the exciting rise of J.

J.J. McCarthy sounds like a player ready to take over a franchise. He sounds like the player every team desperate for a quarterback needs to have on their team. McCarthy knows what’s at stake for him as he prepares to take over a 14-win team led by Sam Darnold a year ago.

J.J. McCarthy hadn't spoken to local reporters since last fall. That's how it goes after a season-ending injury before playing a regular season snap for the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy, drafted No. 10 overall in 2024,