The former first-round pick lost the starting quarterback competition to newcomer Kyler Murray and is rumored to have been demoted to third-string quarterback behind veteran Carson Wentz. As a result, Fox Sports radio host Jason Smith had some harsh words for the Vikings regarding what they should do with McCarthy.

Minnesota still believes in J.J. McCarthy, but his place behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz has completely changed his development timeline.

The Minnesota Vikings are making a massive bet on quarterback Kyler Murray over JJ McCarthy, which could become even more costly soon.

McCarthy's lack of consistency continued Saturday, raising questions about which QB the Vikings might turn to if Kyler Murray were injured.

J.J. McCarthy was one of 53 Vikings to make the initial roster on Sunday. That said, the 23-year-old QB's spot in Minnesota is far from safe.

Making J.J. McCarthy comparisons to Hall of Fame quarterbacks doesn't do anyone any good, and they lack a ton of context.

JJ McCarthy's trade market on Kalshi is trending up in less than 24 hours.