Howie: McCarthy's toughness question isn't going away
McCarthy didn’t just remove himself from a game. He removed himself from a moment. And moments like that don’t come back. Not in January. Not in training camp. Not with a clean injury report.
J.J. McCarthy
Howie: Vikings, Jefferson marriage already in trouble
Minnesota is being snuffed out for deception. The “quarterback lab” is nothing more than cheap business theater. The Wilfs chose accountants over ambition. Jefferson deserves better, and deep down, he knows it. We all know it.
Howie: Show us the goods, J.J. Whether you’re ready or not, this is your team.
So here we go. Game 1 of the Preseason of Prayer. QB1 J.J. McCarthy gets the start. The hype machine is revved up. The fanbase is ready. And the Vikings are rolling the dice with a rookie quarterback, a patchwork roster, and a hope-filled shrug. It’s a very Vikings thing to do.
Vikings sign GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to contract extension
"Kwesi's commitment to building a championship-caliber team and his ability to collaborate effectively and make bold, calculated decisions has positioned the Vikings for long-term success." -- Zygi Wilf, Vikings owner/chairman
McCarthy out for the season
"Many quarterbacks have faced similar challenges early in their careers and have returned even stronger. I not only expect that for J.J., I know it will happen." Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell on J.J. McCarthy
Monday Sports Notebook
Vikings' draft picks: First round: 10th overall: QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan First round: 17rd overall: OLB Dallas Turner, Alabama Fourth round: 108th overall: CB Khyree Jackson, Oregon Sixth round: 177th overall: T Walter Rouse, Oklahoma Sixth round: 203th overall: K Will Reichard, Alabama Seventh round: 230th overall: OL