McCarthy's NFL Future Uncertain

0:00With the NFL today, March 19th, JJ McCarthy's NFL career hit a rough patch right away with the Minnesota Vikings. The top 10 draft picks suffered a season ending injury in his first preseason game last year. When he finally played, injuries and shaky performances led to a disappointing season for the team, which missed the playoffs after winning far fewer games. Meanwhile, backup Sam Darnold stepped up big in McCarthy's absence. He guided the Vikings to a 14-3 record, nearly grabbing the top NFC playoffs seed. Darnold then left for the Seattle Seahawks and led them to victory in Super Bowl 60. The Vikings kept adding competition at quarterback. They recently signed two-time pro-Bullstar Collar Murray, the number one pick from 2019. They also resigned Carson Wins, who outperformed McCarthy in limited starts last year before his own injury. Fans and analysts see this as a sign of low confidence in the 22-year-old McCarthy. He's now battling Wins for the backup spot behind Murray,

1:03and even his roster position looks shaky. Coach Kevin O'Connell praised the room's competition, but stayed vague on plans. McCarthy might benefit from a fresh start elsewhere, much like Darnold did after learning in San Francisco. Teams like Buffalo or Pittsburgh could offer a chance to rebuild as a backup and grow under proven starters. With the NFL's cutthroat nature, moving on because to cure his future, the Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcasts and music. S-O-L-I. SoleyPillow.com