The Minnesota Vikings are giving up on JJ McCarthy, so where will he land on his feet? 3 landing spots for JJ McCarthy if the Vikings move on in a hurry1. Mike McCarthy was obviously instrumental early on in the careers of both Aaron Rodgers and Dak Prescott, so perhaps he could get the best out of JJ McCarthy. JJ McCarthy is a Michigan man. With Teddy Bridgewater retiring, perhaps the timing is right for the Lions to call up the Vikings again about a trade.