
McCarthy’s Painful Preseason Raises Trade Questions
Published: August 24, 2026
Duration: 57:32
Vikings Preseason Pain: McCarthy Regression, Edge Depth Concerns, and Flores Lawsuit Fallout — Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell recap a sloppy, unentertaining 13–3 preseason loss to the Ravens and zero in on J.J. McCarthy’s poor play. They argue he has regressed in year three, with the same recurring issues in accuracy, ball placement, pocket presence, and decision-making. Carson Wentz currently feels like the more trusted backup, raising questions about when the Vikings might cut losses and explore a trade.
They briefly cover roster battles: Tai Felton and Myles Price locking in WR4/WR5, the still-unresolved TE3 competition, interi...