How Soon Will J.J. McCarthy Start at QB for the Vikings?

© Junfu Han via Imagn Content Services, How Soon Will J.J. McCarthy Start at QB for the Vikings? McCarthy has to beat out Sam Darnold if he's going to be Minnesota's starter this year. Author: Will Ragatz May 01, 2024 In this story: Minnesota Vikings J.J. McCarthy Sam Darnold Kevin O'Connell Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Whether or not J.J. McCarthy is the Vikings' starting quarterback to open his rookie season is up to him, in a sense. The franchise isn't going to rush him, knowing they can err on the side of caution by starting the year with new $10 million bridge option Sam Darnold as QB1. But at the same time, the 21-year-old McCarthy will have the opportunity — over the course of spring practices and