US EditionFive takeaways from Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell aft NFL owners meetings
- Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media, including Twin Cities reporters at the NFL owners' meetings, regarding the team's quarterback situation, including conversations with Aaron Rodgers and the development of J.J. McCarthy.
- The Vikings, seeking to safeguard McCarthy's development, considered signing free agent Aaron Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, after Rodgers reached out to them following his release from the Jets after the 2024 season.
- The Vikings ultimately decided to move forward with McCarthy, drafted 10th overall, as their primary focus, aiming for him to step into the starting role, and kept McCarthy updated on the Rodgers discussions.
- O'Connell emphasized that McCarthy, who recovered from a torn meniscus and essentially had a 'redshirt' year in 2024, will need to earn the QB1 role, stating "that prominent distinction has yet to be earned."
- Despite the Vikings' $300 million spending spree to improve the roster, including signings like Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, the focus remains on McCarthy's development through offseason reps and a competitive situation, with O'Connell expressing excitement about his progress and stating, "I feel really, really positive about the path we're going to take with J.J. From a development standpoint".
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Five takeaways from Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell aft NFL owners meetings
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Vikings HC: QB1 role not yet earned; vetting Aaron Rodgers was no-brainer
When the 2025 regular season begins, the Minnesota Vikings envision J.J. McCarthy as their QB1. But as head coach Kevin O'Connell said at the NFL's annual spring meeting on Monday in West Palm Beach, Fla., that prominent distinction has yet…
Kevin O’Connell on Aaron Rodgers, J.J. McCarthy and Vikings' QB plans
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell addressed the team's interest in quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his communication with J.J. McCarthy about it in his first public comments to Twin Cities reporters since NFL free agency began.
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