The Minnesota Vikings are entering the 2025 NFL season with a major change in the roster. After parting ways with Sam Darnold in the free agency, all eyes are on J.J. McCarthy, who'll take the QB mantle in the upcoming season.

Outside of Jefferson, Minnesota boasts elite offensive talent like Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones, and T.J. Hockenson. McCarthy will be well supported this season. Ahead of the 2025 campaign, Jefferson spoke out with his feelings about McCarthy. He tempered expectations from Vikings fans about the young quarterback.

McCarthy, 22, is the unquestioned starting quarterback of the Vikings. But that doesn't mean they aren't preaching patience and setting an expectation for ups and downs.

It's been three years, three different quarterbacks for Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson -- but J.J. McCarthy is a different case.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy chats with Vikings on-air talent Tatum Everett during "Back Together Weekend".

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold singed a three-year $100 million contract this offseason. The former USC Trojans star was coming off a career best 2024

Ryan Kelly may be new to the Minnesota Vikings but he is already taking notice of his new quarterback and his leadership.

Colin Cowherd has been a vocal critic of J.J. McCarthy, even before the 2024 NFL draftee set foot on the field. After losing his rookie season due to a torn meniscus, which opened the door for Sam Darnold to lead the team to a 14-win season, McCarthy is back and ready to emulate or improve Darnold’s performance.