The Minnesota Vikings have seen what they wanted to see thus removed from second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
On Thursday, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed McCarthy won’t play of their second preseason recreation in opposition to the New England Patriots Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. Backup QB Sam Howell is ready to begin as a substitute.
Think about the replace a vote of confidence from O’Connell and firm. The staff seemingly believes that the Michigan product is prepared for the common season and does not require extra preseason reps.
McCarthy presumably gained much more belief from Minnesota after dominating Thursday’s joint practice in opposition to New England. A number of clips of him throwing landing passes surfaced on social media, together with a protracted one to operating again Aaron Jones.
The signal-caller demonstrated wonderful pocket presence on the play, evading the Patriots’ pass-rush earlier than discovering Jones alongside the sideline.
