When Hall of Famer Randy Moss sits down and talks, most people want to listen to what he has to say. The former Minnesota Vikings’ legend was on the ‘Up & Adams‘ show hosted by Kay Adams. She asked about Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy and if he should play during his rookie season. Adams said she doesn’t want to see McCarthy because she thinks it’s best for him as a rookie to sit behind Sam Darnold.
But Moss has other ideas. He says McCarthy should be playing right away.
“My thing is, when we played, the first three guys they drafted, they’re playing. There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Now the fourth, fifth, or sixth round — we’ll see. They may or may not see the field, maybe a special-teamer. First three rounds back then, we played. Now you’re drafting guys first round, they’re not even seeing the field. So if you ask me the question, yea, J.J. — I don’t care if he’s not ready, he needs to be out there.”
Moss knows all about playing early. He was drafted with the 21st pick of the 1998 NFL Draft. During his rookie year with the Vikings, he started 11 games and caught 69 passes for 1,313 yards and 17 touchdowns.