Early on in the NFL offseason, the Minnesota Vikings were linked quite often to future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. While the rumors were there and the team did look into the option, the Vikings chose not to pursue signing him.

The Minnesota Vikings could not be more confident in JJ McCarthy at quarterback, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. McCarthy will be the starter in 2025 in what Fowler described as a “three year window” to win a championship.

The Minnesota Vikings could have had their pick of any quarterback on the free-agent or trade markets. But general manager Kwest Adofo-Mensah is confident in 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy’s ability,