Despite organizational confidence in J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings have not put their ongoing flirtation with Aaron Rodgers entirely to rest. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke with local media on Wednesday, March 26 -- three weeks through peak free agency -- and did not squash the Rodgers rumors once and for all.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says J.J. McCarthy earning the starting quarterback is what the team wants, but he also wouldn't rule out future talks with free agent Aaron Rodgers.

The Minnesota Vikings have moved forward with a roster revolving around J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback and tabled consideration of Aaron Rodgers — even if the door remains open at least a little.