The P/PTSD Perspective: Vikings Should Pounce, KOC on Benching McCarthy, and Brosmer Question

K. Joudry |

Nov 22, 2025

Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws downfield during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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The P/PTSD Perspective: November 22nd, 2025

1) Broncos Release Former Viking, and Minnesota Should Pounce: Trent Sherfield is a rock-solid addition. In hockey, he would be a tough third-pair defenseman or a tenacious fourth-line forward. Physical, brings effort, and can help on specials. The chance of him ending up back in Minnesota appears small.

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr. (11) touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

2) Kevin O’Connell Weighs-In on Benching J.J. McCarthy: To be sure, the option has to be considered. The sophomore has played in a manner that means he deserves to be benched. But while anyone completing roughly 53% of his passes should take a seat on the bench, J.J. McCarthy isn’t going to get what he deserves. The kid is going to continue to play.

3) ESPN Answers the Max Brosmer Question: Realistically, Max Brosmer is already a major success. Very few undrafted rookie QBs climb up to being the main backup. The fact that he’s a snap away from getting onto the field in his debut season is ultra impressive (even if an injury played a role in things). How much more can Minnesota squeeze out of Mr. Brosmer?

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) following the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

4) Injured Vikings Passer Goes Under the Knife: Carson Wentz should never pay for a drink in the Twin Cities ever again. His toughness — and Minnesota’s borderline cruel willingness to allow him to continue playing — was off the charts. Does he get healthy before coming back to Minnesota?

5) The Vikings Earn a “Not So Great” Review on Young QB1: Frankly, being in a “not-so-great” spot is a generous way of framing the issue. J.J. McCarthy has played awful football (though with some brilliance sprinkled in). I am among the few who think he’ll one day become a very good quarterback.

Nov 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) hands the ball off to running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) against Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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By K. Joudry

I'm the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. Canadian. Jude 1:24-25.