Outside of Jefferson, Minnesota, boasts elite offensive talent like Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones, and T.J. Hockenson. McCarthy will be well supported this season. Ahead of the 2025 campaign, Jefferson spoke out with his feelings about McCarthy. He tempered expectations from Vikings fans about the young quarterback.

If Minnesota Vikings fans were hoping that second-year quarterback JJ McCarthy would step in and seamlessly replace Sam Darnold, it might be time to

As McCarthy assumes the role as the leader of the Vikings offense, All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson is keeping expectations realistic for the second-year quarterback.