Minnesota Vikings fans have used the last two weeks to talk each other into Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy as a viable QB1 option for the future.
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Something unknown happened, and everyone realized McCarthy was more than just a “game manager” at the University of Michigan. And because the young passer may be gettable with the Vikings’ organic No. 11 pick in the draft — an expensive trade may not be required — folks have settled on McCarthy as “the guy” for Kirk Cousins’ heir apparent.