When asked by ESPN Radio about the Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation, NFL insider Adam Schefter alluded that a possible solution would be capitalizing on J.J. McCarthy and sticking with Sam Darnold. Schefter said McCarthy c

would be the top ranked QB in this upcoming rookie class, which Minnesota could leverage to get not only a high draft pick back but a little extra interest on top. This year more teams need a long term solution at QB than elite options available in the upcoming draft. The Giants, Raiders and Jets, are the most desperate teams. The Browns, Titans, and Colts also need to be asking themselves if they have the position covered. Additionally, the Steelers, Seahawks and Rams all have aging veterans with strong supporting casts around them. This early in the process Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward are the only two QB’s projected in the first round so far, making a bid for McCarthy more tenable for teams with lower draft capital.

The Vikings seemed to make all the right moves at QB this year. Picking McCarthy 10th overall was then-lauded and sending Kirk Cousins packing looks savvy, especially after what Kevin O’Connell and the coaching team were able to do with Sam Darnold. Darnold is having a late career renaissance, he’s ranked 4th in passing yards and 5th in Touchdowns this season and is about to face the Lions for control of the NFC through the playoffs. With such success this year, the debate about what to do with McCarthy vs Darnold next season has been unremitting. Either way Minnesota decides to play it, it’s looking like a good problem to have. 

Lukasz Stec, @Lukasz_FF01