While he still may be stuck behind Sam Darnold on the depth chart for now, it seems like rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is making quite the impression on his teammates. Last week free agent signee Blake Cashman voiced his strong support of the young quarterback, and now defensive chess piece Josh Metellus has echoed those sentiments.
In an interview with British sports network Sky Sports, Metellus had nothing but praise for the Vikings first-round draft pick, saying:
He’s gonna figure it out because he always does and I think he’s gonna be real good for the team. He brings a good energy, you can tell he’s a leader by nature so I think he’ll be really good for the locker room.
While we still don’t know when McCarthy will make his inevitable debut as the team’s quarterback, early returns suggest that he’s leaving quite a mark on the team as he prepares. Making a midseason switch at quarterback can be a risky proposition, but it seems like McCarthy will have the full backing of the locker room if he is put into the lineup this season.