PFF Announces New Year's Resolution for Vikings

PFF Announces New Year's Resolution for Vikings

VikingsTerritory published its list of New Year’s Resolutions for the Minnesota Vikings slightly over a week ago, and now Pro Football Focus has its own suggestion: decide whether quarterback J.J. McCarthy is the right quarterback building block for the future. Minnesota needs a clear-cut starter at quarterback, plus a sturdier contingency plan if injuries or inconsistency persist. McCarthy scripted a wild first season as a starter in 2025, incl…

Gambling on McCarthy in 2026? – SKOR North

What will the Minnesota Vikings do at QB in 2026? A logical talker no doubt at this point in the offseason for the Vikings brass and on Purple Daily. The return of Kirk Cousins? Lamar Jackson? Malik Willis? Mac Jones? Shoot for the stars with Joe Burrow? Gamble on J.J. McCarthy as “the” guy? Truly, all options are on the table.

The Vikings Strayed From One Of Their Core Principles Before the Season Started

At the NFL combine last year, the Minnesota Vikings were still deciding whether to start J.J. McCarthy or re-sign Sam Darnold. Minnesota had initially signed Darnold as a bridge for McCarthy. However, McCarthy suffered a season-ending meniscus tear in the preseason, and Darnold threw for 4,319 yards with 35 touchdowns and 12 incompletions, leading the Vikings to a 14-win season. The Vikings had a decision to make. Bring Darnold back on the franc…