Most recently, two-time Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson compared catching passes from McCarthy to catching throws off the hand of Matthew Stafford, a former Super Bowl champion with 16 years and almost 60,000 yards on his NFL resumé.

The Minnesota Vikings seem to have done everything possible to prepare J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback next season, including eliminating the threat of competition.

After a preseason injury that derailed his rookie season, it's J.J. McCarthy's time to shine in Minnesota. The Vikings allowed Sam Darnold to move on and sign w