Vikings have plenty of reasons for optimism, including a major one nobody is talking about
The Minnesota Vikings are going to be a fascinating team to watch, with the majority of the attention going to first-time starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Throughout the course of free agency, there was a lot of discussion about potentially signing Aaron Rodgers because head coach Kevin O'Connell hadn't officially named McCarthy the starting quarterback. It […]
The Minnesota Vikings are going to be a fascinating team to watch, with the majority of the attention going to first-time starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Throughout the course of free agency, there was a lot of discussion about potentially signing Aaron Rodgers because head coach Kevin O'Connell hadn't officially named McCarthy the starting quarterback. It made some sense to consider bringing Rodgers in for a one-season run because they have an elite roster.
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The fact that the Vikings have an elite roster that is ready for whoever plays quarterback is a great selling point for Rodgers to come play in Minnesota. It's also the main reason why they didn't need to invest in Rodgers.
Having a strong roster hasn't been discussed much from a national perspective, but they are primed to be in a great spot to succeed now and in the future. CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan mentioned the Vikings' deep roster being the main reason for optimism this season.
A key storyline throughout next season will be the development of Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy. He was sidelined due to a meniscus injury last season, which helped pave the way for Sam Darnold to produce in the role. As McCarthy now takes the keys to the offense, there may be some level of concern/wonder about how he will fare. Well, the former Michigan quarterback does have the benefit of having the best collection of talent around him in the league. Minnesota spent the offseason bolstering the interior of the offensive line, further providing McCarthy with protection. Meanwhile, his skill position group is headlined by Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones. That's not mentioning an offensive guru, head coach Kevin O'Connell, in his ear. McCarthy is set up to thrive as he ascends to QB1.
When you look at everything the Vikings have on both sides of the ball, the roster is essentially quarterback proof. Even if McCarthy doesn't take off right away, the Vikings can still be a force to be reckoned with.
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