Vikings Receive Concerning Words About Justin Jefferson
Since the Minnesota Vikings drafted Justin Jefferson in 2020, the LSU product has been one of, if not the best, wide receivers in the NFL. Moreover, his production has come with much instability at the quarterback position.
When Jefferson entered the league, Kirk Cousins was the starting quarterback for several seasons. However, since 2023, it’s been a revolving door of quarterbacks as Cousins, Jaren Hall, Joshua Dobbs, Nick Mullens, Sam Darnold, Carson Wentz, and J.J. McCarthy have been under center for Minnesota.
Nonetheless, sports media host Dan Patrick questioned whether J.J. McCarthy, whom the Vikings selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and named their starter this offseason, might fail to develop into the quarterback they envisioned, leading Jefferson to grow frustrated with the situation and possibly want out.
“I think the bigger picture here is the Vikings because J.J. McCarthy hasn’t gotten any updates yet on that high ankle sprain, but he’s been out for six weeks, and Carson Wentz is not the answer,” Patrick said on the October 24 edition of “The Dan Patrick Show.” “And this is where you can’t help but think, given that Sam Darnold has played well and [Daniel Jones] is playing well, and Kirk Cousins could have been available
“He chose a different direction. You chose a different direction, and I know this is hindsight. But this is a situation where you’ve got the best receiver in the game, and I wonder at what point Justin Jefferson says, ‘Get me out of here.
Are the Vikings Wasting Justin Jefferson’s Prime?
Patrick drew parallels between the Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals, noting how one team turned to Joe Flacco to stay competitive after Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury. Minnesota, meanwhile, has Carson Wentz, who’s 2-3 as a starter and playing through injury, and J.J. McCarthy, who’s still inexperienced in his second season.
“At what point does Justin Jefferson say, ‘I need somebody to throw me the ball; I’m in my prime,'” Patrick added. “This is like the Bengals, Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase. That’s why I said, don’t waste another year. Get a quarterback who can help you. And Joe Flacco, maybe he can come to the rescue. Maybe he can keep you afloat during the regular season. Maybe you get Joe Burrow back. Even if J.J. McCarthy comes back, I don’t know what you have with him; and he’s going to have to kind of ease into playing.
“And in that division with the Lions, the Bears are better. And we know Green Bay’s got the best record in the NFC. Time’s running out. And that was what I kept thinking when I was watching [on Thursday night]. Time is running out on the Vikings. Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 74 yards. So, he’s got 8,000 career receiving yards, becoming the youngest player to reach that mark at 26 years and 129 days. He’s 168 days younger than Randy Moss was when he hit 8,000.”
Justin Jefferson Earns Praise for His Vikings Production
Even though he hasn’t had any consistency under center over the years, former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald recently praised Jefferson for his production despite the inconsistency at quarterback over the last couple of seasons.
“I think Justin Jefferson, to me, what he’s been able to do, and I think Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are like neck and neck, right?“ Fitzgerald said in a recent appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” “But Ja’Marr has had the luxury of having somebody who’s in the conversation of MVP, quality player at quarterback, and Joe Burrow his entire career. Justin has done it with Sam Darnold. He’s done it with J.J. McCarthy. He’s done it with Kirk Cousins. He’s done it with a lot of different players, and his numbers never change.
“I think that’s truly a testament to being the best player on the field. Everybody’s keying on you. Every defense, every coordinator, everybody’s aware of where you are. You’re still able to go out there and make play after play after play. And getting to know him, he lives in Minnesota. I’m a Minnesota guy. He’s so humble; he’s down to earth. He’s engaging. He just stands for all the right things.”
BREAKING: Eagles Cover Full Cancer Treatment for Franchise Hall of Fame Legend
Philadelphia, PA — October 24, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles have pledged to cover all medical expenses for one of their most beloved icons, reaffirming the organization’s lifelong bond with the players who helped shape its proud history.
Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie announced the decision in a heartfelt statement, underscoring that the team’s loyalty to its legends extends far beyond their playing days.
“He gave everything he had to this franchise — his strength, his leadership, and his heart,”
Lurie said. “Now it’s our turn to give back. Once you’ve worn this jersey, you’re family forever.”
That promise was made to Wilbert Montgomery, the Eagles’ legendary running back who starred from
1977 to 1984 and became one of the most dominant offensive weapons of his era. Known for his explosive acceleration and toughness, Montgomery was the heartbeat of the Eagles offense under coach
Over eight seasons in Philadelphia, Montgomery rushed for 6,538 yards and scored 45 touchdowns, becoming the franchise’s all-time leading rusher — a record that stood until 2019. He earned
back-to-back Pro Bowl selections (1978–1979) and led the entire NFL in rushing during that same period.
His 1978 and 1979 seasons remain among the finest ever by an Eagles running back, with
1,303 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 1978, followed by 1,437 yards and 13 scores the next year. Fans remember his fearless running style — a perfect mix of balance, power, and speed — that often carried the team when everything else faltered.
Montgomery’s defining moment came in the 1980 NFC Championship Game, when he delivered one of the most iconic plays in team history — a 42-yard touchdown run against the Dallas Cowboys that sent Philadelphia to
Super Bowl XV. That single moment became a symbol of hope, pride, and belief for an entire city.
Inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 1987, Montgomery’s legacy still echoes through Lincoln Financial Field. His name represents the golden bridge between the gritty, blue-collar Eagles of the past and the championship-caliber teams that followed.
As news of his illness spread, Eagles fans across generations poured out messages of love and gratitude. For Philadelphia, Wilbert Montgomery isn’t just a player — he’s the embodiment of the team’s spirit: relentless, fearless, and forever part of the Eagles family.
