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More rumors are connecting the Minnesota Vikings to Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy.<\/p>\n
According to ESPN’s Matt Miller, Minnesota sent QBs coach Josh McCown to McCarthy’s pro day on Friday. Apparently, he liked what he saw.<\/p>\n
“In talking to NFL personnel while on the road at pro days this week, the feeling is still that the Vikings will be aggressive in trading up to the No. 4 (Arizona Cardinals) or No. 5 (Los Angeles Chargers) spot to land the Michigan QB,” wrote Miller<\/a>. “One general manager I talked to this week said McCarthy is a top-six pick right now. The question is, who will trade up to get him.”<\/p>\n Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer believes<\/a> the New York Giants are considering taking a QB with the sixth overall pick or via a trade-up in the draft. However, the Vikings’ draft capital gives them an edge in a potential competition for McCarthy. Minnesota has the 11th overall selection<\/a> and recently acquired the 23rd pick from the Houston Texans.<\/p>\n Four-time Pro Bowler and longtime starter Kirk Cousins left in free agency, signing a four-year, $180M deal<\/a> with the Atlanta Falcons. Minnesota signed former first-round pick Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10M deal<\/a>, but the six-year veteran has a 21-35<\/a> starting record.<\/p>\n McCarthy \u2014 a national champion \u2014 only threw for 2,991 yards in 15 games in his final season at Michigan, but scouts like his potential. Miller rated him as the fourth-best QB in the class behind Drake Maye (North Carolina), Jayden Daniels (LSU) and Caleb Williams (Southern Cal).<\/p>\n “McCarthy is just 21 years old and still developing, and it shows at times in his ball placement,” wrote Miller<\/a>. “But he’s a fast learner when he does make mistakes on the field. He finished third in the nation in QBR (88.2) while completing 72.3 percent of his throws.”\u00a0<\/p>\n The Vikings need an answer at the most important position, especially in the NFC North, where Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) and Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) await twice a year. Trading for McCarthy carries some risk, but it makes sense.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n