Going into the 2025 offseason, the quarterback position was the hot topic. Initially, the conversation was centered on who would be the starting quarterback, and is is smart to give it to J.J. McCarthy?

Minnesota Vikings' 2025 training camp panic, offensive line health and rookie QB protection put championship hopes at risk this season.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has reportedly "checked critical boxes early on" while serving as the club's full-time starter for the first time this summer. That doesn't mean the 2024 first-round draft pick was flawless across his first training camp practices after a meniscus repair sidelined him for his entire rookie season.