Kevin O'Connell and Minnesota made the decision to pass on Aaron Rodgers to make McCarthy their starting quarterback. That shows a lot of confidence in a player who hasn't played a single professional snap. With that being said, O'Connell opened up with a very strong message about McCarthy ahead of the team's preseason opener.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell gives an honest assessment of J.J. McCarthy, highlighting his development.

The Vikings ' secondary had some questions heading into the offseason, but Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did what he usually does. He cooked, and he brought in the underrated and valued, Isaiah Rodgers.