‘Kevin O’Connell Is Just Done With Him’ — NFL World Reacts to Latest Concerning Reports on J.J. McCarthy
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J.J. McCarthy’s time with the Minnesota Vikings is at a crossroads, and there’s a fair bit of speculation that the quarterback might not even finish the season with the team.
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On Tuesday, Kyler Murray was officially announced as the starter, relegating the other first-round pick to the bench. That early move was more than enough to raise questions on McCarthy’s career in Minnesota.
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Murray was signed as a free agent following his release from the Arizona Cardinals. The veteran quarterback has a one-year, prove-it deal with the Vikings, and winning the battle to become the starter is the perfect opportunity to get his career back on track.
But it also speaks volumes about how McCarthy is currently seen by the franchise.
The NFL world, especially those who follow the Vikings, reacted accordingly to reports about the coaching staff’s confidence in the quarterback. Minnesota influencer, “The Purple Persuasion,” noted how it seems that O’Connell does not believe in McCarthy anymore:
“This is one of many reasons why I think JJ McCarthy is done in Minnesota. Kevin O’Connell is just done with him is what it is”, he wrote.
Another influencer, who runs the account “QB Film Room”, wrote about rumors linking McCarthy with a move to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Sports writer Ty Dunne also highlighted a small part of one of his articles, which explained why O’Connell lost trust in the young quarterback. He wasn’t happy with how the passer questioned his game plans.
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“All nonsense. “Nine,” the Griddy, the hand towel would’ve been rendered nothingburgers if JJ McCarthy could play. Interactions with Kevin O’Connell during game planning were more damning than any on-field theatrics, one player explains.”
“The Purple Persuasion” also commented on the reports about McCarthy’s stubbornness regarding game plans, defending the coach. “These insider story leaks are so awesome. The downfall of JJ McCarthy in Minnesota is active, live, and upon us. JJMC is just uncoachable. Plain and simple. And Kevin O’Connell is done with him, regardless of what he says to the media,” he wrote.
And finally, an influencer named Dustin, best known as “That Vikings Guy,” also reprimanded McCarthy’s attitude. “Interesting stuff here. I want JJ to succeed as much as the next guy, but this behavior is not what you want out of a 23-year-old QB,” he noted.
McCarthy did not play in his first season in Minnesota. He got the nod in 2025 after Sam Darnold left for the Seattle Seahawks, but only posted a 67.0 grade in our PFN QB Impact Metrics, ranking at #34 out of 38 qualifying quarterbacks. It’s unclear what the future holds for him, but the Vikings have seemingly moved on.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.
