(12-31-2025, 02:44 PM)supafreak84 Wrote: I still contend that unless we are bringing in a big time bona-fide quarterback, like a Joe Burrow, then why wouldn't you go back to McCarthy as your starter? I'm not making a move for a lateral type quarterback that's a fringe starter not likely capable of post season success. Ditto on Wentz. Bring him back as the primary backup. KOC really put him in a shitty position trotting him out there and continuing to call throws, but he's a high end veteran with a year in the system under his belt. He's exactly what you'd want as the backup to McCarthy. If they want to roll the dice on a late round draft pick to challenge Brosmer for the 3rd spot, have at it, but otherwise running it back is probably the best idea.

(12-31-2025, 02:44 PM)supafreak84 Wrote: I still contend that unless we are bringing in a big time bona-fide quarterback, like a Joe Burrow, then why wouldn't you go back to McCarthy as your starter? I'm not making a move for a lateral type quarterback that's a fringe starter not likely capable of post season success. Ditto on Wentz. Bring him back as the primary backup. KOC really put him in a shitty position trotting him out there and continuing to call throws, but he's a high end veteran with a year in the system under his belt. He's exactly what you'd want as the backup to McCarthy. If they want to roll the dice on a late round draft pick to challenge Brosmer for the 3rd spot, have at it, but otherwise running it back is probably the best idea.

(12-31-2025, 01:45 PM)MaroonBells Wrote: I think unless Flores makes him look foolish, Malik Willis is going to get a starting job somewhere and the money that goes with it.

(12-31-2025, 02:52 PM)purplefaithful Wrote: I think we can do better then Wentz at back-up....I hope so anyhow.

I wouldnt be opposed to running it back with JJ, we need clarity on the position with him - once and for all. 

Shame we dont have it yet.

(12-31-2025, 12:01 PM)IceRatz16 Wrote: Agreed.  I would bring in Malik Willis for competition and may the best man win.  I'm a huge McCarthy fan and believe he is the future and Willis would be a good backup at the very least.  I'm not as concerned about injuries as many Vikings fans are/have been with McCarthy, as I truly believe they have been freak situations and not the norm for him going forward.  He is tough and will play through pain and will continue to improve.  This offseason will be huge for him and Jefferson and the future of this organization.  I am not an eternal optimist, more of a realist, but I'm seeing things a little more rosy than most in this area.

(12-31-2025, 11:55 AM)MAD GAINZ Wrote: Daniels did as a rookie.  He was hurt more than "Glass JJ McCarthy" this season.  Even when Daniels was healthy, he didn't look as dynamic as his rookie year.  

Williams took a ton of sacks and played pretty inconsistent his rookie year.  He's still taking bad sacks, but he's gotten better as a passer as the season has went on.  Still reminds me of Kyler Murray, we'll see if he has lasting power.

Nix started terribly his rookie year and then played very well in the second half of his rookie year. His stats get padded by a ton of short passes and he has an inconsistent deep ball yet.  Denver's defense is the main reason they have been a playoff team the past two years, helps Nix out too.

Maye and Penix were both up and down their rookie years.  Maye is playing some great football against an easy schedule.  I think Maye has looked the cleanest this year of the 2024 QB class.

We saw a couple great games from JJ McCarthy, a couple bad games, and a few average-ish ones where he showed some clutch factor (both Chicago games).  Jury is still out... but other than the injuries, we saw a great ceiling and enough clutch throws to feel like JJ McCarthy could be next year's version of Drake Maye.  Just needs more reps and to stay on the field.

(12-31-2025, 02:55 PM)pattersaur Wrote: Bingo. Aim higher (Burrow, Jackson, Hurts, Herbert) or aim lower and name McCarthy the starter. If we end up with a Mac Jones-level of QB2 that's okay, but he should be THE QB2. Some kind of open competition between a C level QB with A level potential (JJM) and a C+ level QB with B- potential is the last thing I wanna see.

(01-01-2026, 12:15 PM)purplefaithful Wrote: Their strategy in 25 was pretty clear:
Pad the nest as best as possible for a rook QB.
Focus on both lines, build a team that can win in post-season.

Execution was poor for a variety of reasons...

What will their strategy be in 26?
Probably close to the same, but get younger in spots and better depth
Oh yah, better luck