The Minnesota Vikings' head coach Kevin O'Connell is keeping fans and analysts guessing regarding the starting quarterback position. Although J.J. McCarthy is taking snaps with recently acquired center Ryan Kelly, O'Connell has deliberately not confirmed him as the starting QB. During an appearance on Rich Eisen's show, O'Connell emphasized that McCarthy is getting significant reps, alleviating concerns about practice limitations at this early stage of the offseason. With veterans not yet facing off, the coach prefers to keep the starting lineup discussions internal until closer to the season.

Despite the uncertainty, it seems the assumption is that McCarthy will be the team's starting quarterback by 2025. This setup is crucial, as the Vikings aim to build a cohesive unit with McCarthy at the helm, making his development a focal point of their offseason strategy. As training camp progresses, the spotlight will only intensify around McCarthy as fans eagerly await an official announcement from O'Connell.