The Minnesota Vikings‘ coaching staff has made a crucial decision heading intothe second week of preseason. Speaking today, Kevin O’Connell announced that newfranchise quarterback, JJ McCarthy, will not play in this upcoming preseasongame against the New England Patriots on Saturday,

Kevin O'Connell and Minnesota made the decision to pass on Aaron Rodgers to make McCarthy their starting quarterback. That shows a lot of confidence in a player who hasn't played a single professional snap. With that being said, O'Connell opened up with a very strong message about McCarthy ahead of the team's preseason opener.