While in search of a quarterback, the Minnesota Vikings are doing their due diligence to find their quarterback of the future. With that in mind, their absence from J.J. McCarthy’s pro day raises a major question.
Why weren’t they there?
MICHIGAN pro day today. Nine general managers and seven head coaches are scheduled to attend.
Not on that list? Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 22, 2024
It’s very common for general managers and head coaches of top quarterbacks to be at the pro day but O’Connell and Adofo-Mensah chose not to attend. It’s a peculiar choice on the surface but it makes sense when you look at it further.
Earlier in the week, it was reported that the Vikings would be holding a private workout with McCarthy. During pro days, you get time with the player but there are up to 31 other teams who also could want time to him as well. A private workout can give them a lot more information than spending a fraction of the time with him at the pro day would. You will get to see a lot more than just him throwing the football, especially since the major pro days are often aired on television.
Don’t read too much into the private workout either, as the Vikings will likely have them with all of the top quarterbacks in the NFL draft.
