Early on in the NFL offseason, the Minnesota Vikings were linked quite often to future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. While the rumors were there and the team did look into the option, the Vikings chose not to pursue signing him.

Now with Rodgers heading to the Steelers, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell gave a little peek behind the conversations with the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer in the offseason.

The Minnesota Vikings could have had their pick of any quarterback on the free-agent or trade markets. But general manager Kwest Adofo-Mensah is confident in 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy’s ability,