Getty The Vikings' backup quarterback situation could be among the most crucial in the NFL heading into the new season. The Minnesota Vikings have one of the most high-profile quarterback situations in the NFL heading into the new season, and they have a lot of stock in University of Michigan product J.J. McCarthy . McCarthy was out for his rookie season  with  an injury , so the 2025 season will in many ways be his rookie season. Minnesota has worked hard to recruit top talent around McCarthy,