Vikings take long-term gamble on J.J. McCarthy after turning down chance to sign Aaron Rodgers
This offseason, the Minnesota Vikings faced a pivotal decision at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers - still one of the game's elite at 41 - expressed interest in joining Minnesota. Yet, rather than pursue another veteran migration, the Vikings chose to double down on their young quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, believing in the promise of a multi-year developmental plan.ESPN's Jeremy Fowler revealed that Minnesota viewed this as a "three-year window right now to win a championship with a really good quarterback they like on a rookie deal," referring to Rob Gronkowski erupts in wild road rage after a heart-stopping near miss with an overzealous fanMcCarthy, the 2024 first-round pick. McCarthy had missed his entire rookie season following a preseason knee injury, but Minnesota's commitment to him remained unshaken.Rodgers did take an interest in the Vikings, reportedly eyeing a reunion with head coach Kevin […]