J.J. McCarthy, drafted by the Minnesota Vikings at No. 10 in 2024, faced scrutiny about his readiness and physical attributes following a torn meniscus that sidelined his rookie season. Despite mixed opinions about his viability as a long-term starter, McCarthy has actively engaged in extensive training, aiming to refine his skills. He emphasizes the importance of challenging himself during training to prepare for actual game situations. With the upcoming season approaching, there’s growing curiosity about whether he can emerge as a franchise quarterback for the Vikings in the coming years.
Over the 14 months since the Vikings made him the No. 10 pick in the 2024 draft, McCarthy has participated in 18 days of training camp, 15 OTAs, three days of rookie minicamp, six days of veteran minicamp and one preseason game.
It's been awesome. McCarthy said, because they've really pushed the limits on just what I can handle, and that's what I asked for. I'd rather sweat in training and limit the bleeding on the battlefield when we get there.
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