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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell refused to entertain a question about benching quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Sunday.
The start of J.J. McCarthy's trajectory hasn't been smooth on the Minnesota Vikings. Taken with the 10th overall pick in last year's draft, he has missed 22 of 27 potential games due to multiple injuries.
The Vikings legend didn’t hold back while breaking down McCarthy’s early struggles and why fundamentals aren’t the only concern.
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For flagging McCarthy and flailing Vikings offense, plan is to "stay the course," O'Connell says
Mirthless Vikings fans eager for a change at quarterback or playcaller may be further dispirited by head coach Kevin O'Connell's messaging.
The young quarterback took accountability for his poor play after struggling in the Vikings’ most recent loss.
Thielen, a Panthers receiver during Young’s first two seasons, said he can see a parallel between the two highly drafted quarterbacks.
McCarthy struggled again on Sunday, and now the Vikings should be focused on finding out if the young quarterback can be the guy in 2026.
Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy knows he didn't have his best performance against the Bears, acknowledging numerous mistakes.
As the Vikings sit at 4-5, last in the NFC North, their star receiver wants to recapture his youthful energy while their 22-year-old quarterback looks to scrub some blemishes out of his game.