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Analyst believes J.J. McCarthy's NFL career is just starting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Analyst believes J.J. McCarthy's NFL career is just starting
Summary

ESPN's Booger McFarland stated that J.J. McCarthy's NFL journey is not over despite a challenging week. After the Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback, McCarthy has become the team's backup. McFarland emphasized that McCarthy still has potential and could have a successful career ahead. The quarterback situation in Minnesota has generated much speculation regarding McCarthy's future in the league.

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Key Details
  • •Kyler Murray named starting quarterback for the Vikings.
  • •J.J. McCarthy now serves as backup quarterback.
  • •Booger McFarland remains optimistic about McCarthy's future.
  • •Analyst highlights potential for McCarthy to succeed in the NFL.
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  • 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Analyst does not believe this is the end for J.J. McCarthy in the NFL
What they're saying
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J.J. McCarthy had a rough week but one analyst believes there is a lot of more to his football life.

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