Outside of Jefferson, Minnesota boasts elite offensive talent like Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones, and T.J. Hockenson. McCarthy will be well supported this season. Ahead of the 2025 campaign, Jefferson spoke out with his feelings about McCarthy. He tempered expectations from Vikings fans about the young quarterback.

The Minnesota Vikings are entering the 2025 NFL season with a major change in the roster. After parting ways with Sam Darnold in the free agency, all eyes are on J.J. McCarthy, who'll take the QB mantle in the upcoming season.

McCarthy has been a proven winner wherever he's gone. He won a high school State Championship and won a national championship with Michigan in 2023. During his starting career with the Wolverines, McCarthy went 27-1 with the Wolverines. Vikings fans have a proven winner with their starting QB.

J.J. McCarthy wasted no time in getting fans excited for what they have in store for them this season in Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy chats with Vikings on-air talent Tatum Everett during "Back Together Weekend".

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold singed a three-year $100 million contract this offseason. The former USC Trojans star was coming off a career best 2024

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Colin Cowherd has been a vocal critic of J.J. McCarthy, even before the 2024 NFL draftee set foot on the field. After losing his rookie season due to a torn meniscus, which opened the door for Sam Darnold to lead the team to a 14-win season, McCarthy is back and ready to emulate or improve Darnold's performance.