After a preseason injury that derailed his rookie season, it's J.J. McCarthy's time to shine in Minnesota. The Vikings allowed Sam Darnold to move on and sign w

The Vikings may pursue another QB, including Will Levis, to boost competition and push rookie J.J. McCarthy to develop.

Last year, the Minnesota Vikings settled on their quarterback succession plan. They allowed Kirk Cousins to leave in free agency for a monster-sized deal with the Atlanta Falcons. They signed Sam Darnold to be the bridge to a rookie-contract scale quarterback. And finally, they traded up in the draft for Michigan's J.J. McCarthy.