His last meaningful time on the field was with the Michigan Wolverines in college. McCarthy led that team to a national championship win under the leadership of Jim Harbaugh. He's hoping to bring those winning ways with him to Minnesota.

Dive into whether the Minnesota Vikings are primed for a Super Bowl run with rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy stepping up after his knee injury. We break down his maturity, charisma, and potential to shine under coach Kevin O'Connell,

The Minnesota Vikings' season depends on J.J. McCarthy. That's not a particularly bold statement. It's the NFL, where quarterbacks are king to begin with. And this is a Minnesota team that nearly won the NFC North last season with a different QB, Sam Darnold, who is now in Seattle.