The Minnesota Vikings have made their priorities clear. With J.J. McCarthy at the helm, their latest moves suggest a strong belief in the young quarterback, one that may come at the expense of a potential Aaron Rodgers pursuit.

If signed, Aaron Rodgers would obviously be the starter, and that would preclude McCarthy from starting in the first half of his

Florio then clarified that “second-year first-rounder J.J. McCarthy will lead the offense in the offseason program. If he checks the boxes and looks to be the best option, he’ll continue to be the QB1. If things go sideways, Rodgers could become the emergency option.”