Former Minnesota Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper joined the show and talked to TVA's Adam Patrick about JJ McCarthy, what he learned as a rookie with the Vikings, and what helped him succeed the most in his first season as a starter with Minnesota.

(Note: This interview was recorded back in April before the 2025 NFL Draft and before Aaron Rodgers signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in June.)

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Former Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is back in the spotlight with the recent release of Netflix's "Quarterback" series, so FanSided's Chris Schad decided to talk about some of the new drama that Kirko Chainz has created for the Atlanta Falcons.

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Minnesota Vikings fans are still debating if signing Aaron Rodgers was smarter than starting JJ McCarthy, so FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick decided to break down the QB decision.

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FanSided's Chris Schad welcomes Purple Insider's Matthew Coller for a discussion about JJ McCarthy and more related to what people should be expecting from the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.

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What really happened during this year’s Minnesota Vikings minicamp?

FanSided’s Chris Schad and Zone coverage’s Tom Schreier break down JJ McCarthy’s rise, Dallas Turner’s buzz, and the stories you didn’t hear from the pressers.

- JJ McCarthy’s mindset

- Brian Flores on Dallas Turner

- Christian Darrisaw’s status

- And yes... an Aaron Rodgers ring theory 👀

All of that and MORE on this episode of The Viking Age Podcast!

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Welcome to The Viking Age Podcast — the official podcast of TheVikingAge.com, your home for all things Minnesota Vikings! 🟣🟡

In this episode, FanSided's Chris Schad and TVA's Adam Patrick dive deep into the latest hot topics surrounding the Vikings, including:

🏈 JJ McCarthy and why the national media still doesn't get Minnesota's plan for their rookie QB

🔥 Responding to Ross Tucker's claims and breaking down the REAL story behind the Vikings' offseason QB moves

🛑 Frank Ragnow's retirement and its impact on the NFC North race

👀 Concerns at backup QB: Sam Howell, Kenny Pickett, and the chase for a reliable safety net behind McCarthy

💔 Remembering Vikings legend Jim Marshall, who passed away at 87

😲 Plus: What lies ahead for Kirk Cousins? And what if Aaron Rodgers really joins the Pittsburgh Steelers?

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TVA's Chris Schad discusses the decision by the Minnesota Vikings to extend general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and gives some opinions as the Vikings hit the field for OTAs.

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Is the national media jumping the gun on Minnesota Vikings second-year QB J.J. McCarthy before he’s even taken a snap?

In this episode of The Viking Age Podcast, FanSided’s Chris Schad and TVA’s Adam Patrick dive into the growing debate around McCarthy’s NFL future. We break down the latest 2025 PFF quarterback rankings, Bucky Brooks’ comparison to Alex Smith, and why analysts seem fixated on bashing the Vikings’ outlook for the upcoming season.

We also cover the biggest stories from around the league, including:

• The survival of the NFL’s controversial “Tush Push” play
• Flag football making its Olympic debut in 2028 (and why Justin Jefferson won’t participate)
• The Buffalo Bills featured on Hard Knocks
• Ongoing dysfunction with Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears
• Brett Favre’s new documentary
• Brock Purdy’s massive new contract
• Vikings playoff seeding predictions and NFC North updates

🎧 Hit play and get caught up on everything Vikings and NFL in one jam-packed episode!

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TVA's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick predict the 2025 schedule for the Minnesota Vikings.

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NFL.com’s Eric Edholm joins the show to break down every pick the Minnesota Vikings made in the 2025 NFL Draft. From first-round steals to late-round sleepers, we dive into how each selection fits into Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s long-term vision for the team.

Topics covered:

• Was Donovan Jackson a reach?
• How can Tai Felton help the Vikings?
• Thoughts on J.J. McCarthy as QB1

Whether you’re a die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan or just want smart analysis from one of the best draft minds in football, this is your go-to breakdown of the Vikings’ 2025 draft class.

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