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J.J. McCarthy Gets Candid Take on Vikings Stint Amid Giants Success

Many are waiting to see what the Minnesota Vikings do to improve their team despite being 6-0 ahead of the trade deadline. Nonetheless, the Vikings already made one move well before the Nov. 10 deadline, which was securing a Day…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:41 AM
J.J. McCarthy Gets Candid Take on Vikings Stint Amid Giants Success
Key Things to Know
  • Jason Garrett shared candid insights explaining J.J. McCarthy's struggles with the Vikings and his turnaround with the Giants.
  • The Minnesota Vikings traded McCarthy to the New York Giants in exchange for a Day 3 draft pick.
  • Garrett stated that high expectations and a lack of belief hindered McCarthy's development during his time in Minnesota.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former NFL head coach Jason Garrett and Giants tackle Jermaine Eluemunor offered insights on why quarterback J.J. McCarthy struggled with the Minnesota Vikings before succeeding with the New York Giants. The Vikings traded McCarthy to New York for a Day 3 draft pick after previously signing Kyler Murray. Garrett noted that early struggles and high expectations in Minnesota prevented McCarthy from developing properly.

Garrett explained that moving to the Giants provided McCarthy with a necessary clean slate and a supportive environment tailored to his strengths. Eluemunor echoed similar thoughts, emphasizing that Minnesota simply was not the right fit for the young quarterback's career journey.

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