J.J. McCarthy is the Vikings starting quarterback of the future but a recent signing could put more pressure on his shoulders. After Minnesota traded Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, they signed former second overall pick Carson Wentz as the new backup to McCarthy.

Quarterback Sam Darnold is gone, replaced by second-year passer JJ McCarthy after he missed all of last year with injury. McCarthy is essentially a rookie, and he'll have to make

As he prepares for his long-awaited NFL debut, J.J. McCarthy's seemingly ideal situation has gotten a little complicated. Here's why.