The Vikings legend didn’t hold back while breaking down McCarthy’s early struggles and why fundamentals aren’t the only concern.

The start of J.J. McCarthy's trajectory hasn't been smooth on the Minnesota Vikings. Taken with the 10th overall pick in last year's draft, he has missed 22 of 27 potential games due to multiple injuries.

In terms of frequency, there’s no quarterback who’s had his passes deflected more than the Vikings’ first-year starter.

Whether it's J.J. McCarthy's feet and eyes, posture at the top of his drop, arm angle, or decisiveness, the microscope is on the 22-year-old quarterback following a very rough outing in Minnesota's 19-17 loss to the Bears in Week 11.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has struggled mightily this season and that has led one analyst to predict the team will trade for a $180 million quarterback to replace him in 2026.

The young quarterback took accountability for his poor play after struggling in the Vikings’ most recent loss.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell gave a blunt message when asked about the possibility of benching quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Unless Matthew Stafford stumbles off a cliff, the Los Angeles Rams won’t be in the market for a new quarterback anytime soon. However, whenever the need for a new signal caller arrives, could J.J. McCarthy one day become Sean McVay’s next QB reclamation project?