Healthy and feeling as though he’s mentally prepared for an opportunity, J.J. McCarthy simply wants a fair shot at an opportunity to earn playing time in 2025. Appearing on the “Rich Eisen Show” on Tuesday,

In one of his most extensive media appearances since being drafted by the Vikings, quarterback J.J. McCarthy said he's ready to compete for the starting job in.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had positive news to share Tuesday during an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show.” Asked by Eisen if it would be fair to call his recovery from a torn meniscus ahead of schedule,