# Thielen Believes McCarthy Has What It Takes

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Podcast: [Minnesota Vikings News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minnesota-vikings-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7434914)
Published: 2026-06-10T00:38:23+00:00
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## Resource

Adam Thielen, a seasoned vet with 13 NFL seasons, is boldly backing rookie QB J.J. McCarthy, calling him a future star with a powerful arm, relentless drive, and genuine love for the game. While acknowledging McCarthy’s room for growth and his current backup status behind Kyler Murray, Thielen believes McCarthy’s offseason work with Coach O’Connell and his mental toughness could make him a surprise starter—if Murray gets hurt. With Year Three often being the breakout season for QBs, Thielen’s confidence suggests McCarthy might just be the next big thing—and he’s not just saying that to hype up a rookie. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bdac0a0c71e154de

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