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ESPN’s J.J. McCarthy suggestion feels wildly premature

Related Topics: J. J. McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell

ESPN's Aaron Schatz recently listed one player from every NFL team that needs a change of scenery. For the Minnesota Vikings, he unsurprisingly chose quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Schatz explained why he believes McCarthy would be better off playing elsewhere for the rest of his NFL career.

"A fresh start for McCarthy with a different organization might be the best thing for his career. Yes, you want a young QB to be with an offensive-minded coach, such as Minnesota's Kevin O'Connell, for his development.

However, things went so badly for the Vikings with McCarthy last season that it might be best to get him out of the shadow of Super Bowl winner Sam Darnold.