Minnesota Vikings First-round pick JJ McCarthy posted a cryptic message on social media after the Minnesota Vikings suffered a crushing defeat to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round on Monday night.
This post comes amid speculation about… Sam Darnold The future is in Minnesota.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, 14, runs back Aaron Jones, 33, during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Vikings went 14-3 during the regular season with Darnold at the helm. He seemed to have revived his career after a turbulent start with the New York Jets and several backup roles that followed.
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But the qualifiers were different.
While fighting for the top seed in the NFC, the Vikings have been blown out before Detroit Lions In Week 18. Darnold completed just 19 of 41 for 166 yards and no touchdowns. He was also fired twice. Fast forward to Monday night, and the former first-round draft pick showed no signs of improvement.
He finished the 27-9 loss by going 25-of-39 for 245 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He was also fired nine times.
“Obviously I haven't played well enough the last few weeks,” Darnold said after the game.
But even more interesting than Darnold's post-game admission were the comments made by backup quarterback JJ McCarthy.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy (9) scrambles against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024. (Brad Rempel – USA TODAY Sports)
the previous michigan quarterback, who won a national championship before being drafted by the Vikings with the No. 10 overall pick, posted a cryptic message on X after the loss to Minnesota.
“Omar Fati,” he wrote.
The Latin phrase, meaning “love of fate,” refers to the mindset applied to how someone views life, both for good and for evil.
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The post, which went viral on social media, could have multiple meanings for McCarthy.
JJ McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Colts 21-13. (David Berding/Getty Images)
He missed his entire rookie season due to injury and could return for the 2025 season as the Vikings' new starter as Darnold becomes a free agent after back-to-back losses to end the year.
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