Carson Wentz Makes Feelings Clear to JJ McCarthy as New Vikings QB Breaks Silence

In his first comments since signing with the Vikings, Carson Wentz made it clear how he feels about Minnesota quarterback JJ McCarthy. Wentz called him “a great kid” and showed respect for what McCarthy did in college before last season’s injury. He said it was “heartbreaking” to see the injury ruin McCarthy’s early momentum, but he wants to help the young quarterback handle the challenge of being the team’s leader.

A reporter asked this question: “What have you been thinking about helping JJ? Like, what’s kind of at the top of your list as far as knowing the shoes he’s in right now?”

Carson Wentz said, “I think it just comes with kind of feeling out his personality, what he needs, all the things. I mean, he hasn’t even prepped for a game week in the NFL yet, you know? So, just yesterday, it was talking about what’s a normal routine, what time are we going to get here, all the things. And so, I think he’s very receptive to ideas and whatever. And so, we’re going to work together on that and just try and help him kind of settle in and all those things.”

But then, the veteran QB pointed to McCarthy’s recent captain experience as proof he’s mature, while also reminding him he’s only 22 and new to this. “I’m excited to help him however I can,” Wentz said, referencing his own experience as a young QB dealing with sudden expectations. So, that’s why he said, “I think he’ll do a great job. I think he seems very willing to grow, to learn, to be challenged, all the things. I can tell he carries a lot of respect from all the guys in the locker room, too. So, yeah, it’s exciting to work with him.”

Wentz also brought up his own Philadelphia experience, where he rose so fast before injuries derailed him. His message to McCarthy: it’s still football. He knows how quickly things can get out of hand in the NFL and reiterated that early maturity was key, learning from mistakes, and being humble. With Kevin’s decision for McCarthy to be the offense’s leader in Minnesota, Wentz’s guidance could be just as valuable as his spot on the depth chart.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned!

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