Is the national media jumping the gun on Minnesota Vikings second-year QB J.J. McCarthy before he’s even taken a snap?
In this episode of The Viking Age Podcast, FanSided’s Chris Schad and TVA’s Adam Patrick dive into the growing debate around McCarthy’s NFL future. We break down the latest 2025 PFF quarterback rankings, Bucky Brooks’ comparison to Alex Smith, and why analysts seem fixated on bashing the Vikings’ outlook for the upcoming season.
We also cover the biggest stories from around the league, including:
- The survival of the NFL’s controversial “Tush Push” play
- Flag football making its Olympic debut in 2028 (and why Justin Jefferson won’t participate)
- The Buffalo Bills featured on Hard Knocks
- Ongoing dysfunction with Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears
- Brett Favre’s new documentary
- Brock Purdy’s massive new contract
- Vikings playoff seeding predictions and NFC North updates
🎧 Hit play and get caught up on everything Vikings and NFL in one jam-packed episode!
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