EAGAN, Minn. — It hasn't even been two weeks, but J.J. McCarthy is taking in everything he can from the only player in the quarterback room with an NFL start.

"Just talking with Coach Wentz," said McCarthy with a smile when asked about his preparation for his NFL debut on Monday night against the Chicago Bears.

While not actually a coach, the Vikings signed veteran quarterback Carson Wentz for just that reason. The former No. 2 overall pick — who played his college ball just up Interstate 94 at North Dakota State in Fargo, North Dakota — has seen just about everything. He brings nearly 100 games of NFL experience and was once an MVP candidate with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 before injuring his knee during the team's Super Bowl run.

Wentz returned in 2018, but was never able to

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