NFL Legend Is Doubtful of J.J. McCarthy as Vikings Coach Sides With Carson Wentz Even though Kevin O'Connell has an ability to maximize the quarterback potential, he still needs to tackle J.J. McCarth

Quarterback controversy is the last thing the Vikings want right now. But that’s the kind of where they’re headed. Carson Wentz looked like a solid version of himself last week (14-of-20 for 173 yards, two TDs, zero turnovers), sure. The bigger storyline, though? J.J. McCarthy and his recovery. McCarthy’s rookie season got wiped out by injury,

And now, heading into Week 4, he’s expected to stay sidelined with that high ankle sprain. The NFL legend and analyst Phil Simms, however, isn’t sweating the injury itself. It’s McCarthy’s arm strength that got him worried… Or, more precisely, whether it’s enough to handle NFL-level throws once he’s back on the field.

“I don’t like to start controversies or anything like that. But I would be worried about J.J. McCarthy,” Simms explaine