The Minnesota Vikings have strategically positioned themselves in the NFL landscape by avoiding the need for a quarterback in the 2025 draft. After drafting J.J. McCarthy in 2024, they are set to move forward with him as their starting quarterback. This decision comes after parting ways with Kirk Cousins, who signed a lucrative contract with the Atlanta Falcons, allowing the Vikings to sidestep the challenge of trading for the top quarterback prospect, Cam Ward, selected by the Tennessee Titans. The Vikings made two key moves, signing Sam Darnold to a reasonable contract, which proved fruitful as he led the team to 14 victories, and moving up in the draft to secure McCarthy. The Vikings hope their evaluation of McCarthy pays off, as they aim to break a long-standing trend of quarterback instability.