J.J. McCarthy Football Cards
J.J. McCarthy
Dad’s Take on J.J. McCarthy
Look at this pretty boy quarterback posing like he's in a glamour shot instead of learning how to take a hit! Kid's got an "expected return date of 2025" which means he's already hurt before he even really played – maybe spend less time perfecting your Instagram pose and more time in the weight room, junior. Back in my day, quarterbacks looked tough enough to actually finish a season!
About J.J. McCarthy
McCarthy's mental makeup is one of his best traits in the eyes of T.J. Hockenson. "He has a calming effect, but also an intentional effect when he's trying to communicate with you about what he wants on routes, what we want on routes," the tight end said on the Green Light Podcast with Chris Long.
— 2025 Panini Donruss Football
Putting the W in Wolverines, McCarthy compiled a 27-1 record as the starting quarterback at Michigan. That nearly perfect mark helped make him a first-round pick at the 2024 NFL Draft. Eager to make consistent waves in the NFC title hunt, the Vikings selected the proven winner 10th overall.
— 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Football
McCarthy went 11-of-17 for 188 yards in the Vikings' 2024 preseason opener vs. Las Vegas, throwing two touchdowns on 30 total snaps. Of the last five signal-callers drafted by Minnesota, he's the only one to surpass the century mark and/or throw for at least one TD in his preseason debut.
— 2024 Panini Phoenix Football
McCarthy has an expected return date of 2025. Until then, Vikings fans can savor his first career preseason appearance and ponder a bright future. The prized signal-caller looked truly dominant in a 2024 showing vs. Las Vegas, completing 11 passes for 188 yards and a pair of touchdown passes.
— 2024 Panini Select Football
The list of players vouching for McCarthy heading into 2024 gained an important member in Tommy Kramer, the greatest No. 9 in team history. After meeting the rookie, the legendary QB gave his support on social media posting: "Viking fans, we have a great young man here. He has a great arm, he's smart and he's a winner."
— 2024 Panini Zenith Football
After winning 14 games and sporting one of the league's best offenses in 2024, the Vikings tossed the keys to McCarthy. The signal-caller should continue to steer the squad to success. Not only a winning player, but an incredibly young one, he'll grip the wheel for years to come.
— 2025 Panini Absolute Football