J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Minnesota Vikings are taking a significant risk, trusting J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback despite the No. 10 overall pick of the 2024 draft missing his rookie season. The uncertainty has made the Vikings ripe for trade speculation.
Former NFL scout Daniel Kelly, who spent four seasons in that role with the New York Jets, believes McCarthy will be no better than what can only be described as a bust.
Kelly also “wondered” if a trade for Los Angeles Rams QB Jimmy Garoppolo could “save the day.”
“J.J. McCarthy is the next Trey Lance,” Kelly posted on X on May 24. “Will Jimmy Garoppolo save the day again?
“With [Vikings head coach] Kevin O’Connell’s background with the Rams and [LA head coach] Sean McVay, I wonder out loud if he will end up trading for Garoppolo and Garoppolo will end up leading the Vikings at some point this season.”
This Heavy Sports Vikings trade proposal sends cornerback help to LA for Garoppolo.
