As J.J. McCarthy prepares for his first training camp with the Vikings, national critics are questioning his arm — but Justin Jefferson and Harrison Smith aren’t buying it. In fact, Jefferson says the rookie QB throws too hard.

McCarthy won a National Championship with the Michigan Wolverines in 2023 before being selected 10th overall in the 2024 Draft. The heir apparent in Kevin O’Connell’s QB-friendly offense, McCarthy was sidelined for his entire rookie campaign with a torn meniscus.

With training camp set to get underway later this month, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and receiver Justin Jefferson are continuing to build a rapport together after McCarthy's rookie season was wiped out due to a torn meniscus.