J.J. McCarthy is the Vikings backup QB, but could that change to Carson Wentz?
About this episode
The hosts discuss the performance of quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz during the preseason opener and the implications for the Vikings' rookie class.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss Saturday's preseason opener, how quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz played, and what to make of a quiet debut from a talented rookie class?
People in this episode
Host: Ben Goessling
Topics covered
- preseason opener
- quarterbacks
- rookie class
- Vikings
- NFL
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