As a Viking fan, I'm pretty Jazzed!!!!! Long time suffering Fan since 1967😂

@Heyoka-uv8vg

Ай бұрын

Been a fan since I was 8 years old in 1988. We're gonna be a problem on both sides of the ball!

@youngzoe305

Ай бұрын

Been suffering since 98 lol

@timhanna4700

Ай бұрын

Ditto

@deafintheleft5741

Ай бұрын

Gonna still be suffering

@davebrace6272

Ай бұрын

66 for me - agree with you. I like Kwei’s moves this year. Strategic and deliberate.

Good run down. As a Southern Vikings fan from Alabama since '87, hopefully my heart doesn't get broken again. SKOL!!!

At UM our passing scheme was never dink-n-dunk 2 yd completions all the way down the field. When run game stalled and left us 3rd and 8, we needed passing yards in "chunks". We ran a lot of NFL style, "Mesh concepts" - overloading one area of the field with 3 or 4 receivers. The Downside of that is, all your guys are packed into one tight space. That's usually not ideal. The Upside is, if your QB can account for all the chess pieces quickly, the defense doesn't have the numbers and there will always be a window with one guy open. These are very tough reads, risky throws in traffic, with no room for error. After 3 years of great coaching from longtime NFL QB Harbaugh and tutoring from Tom Brady himself, JJ mastered it, and consistently delivered clutch strikes down the middle, with confidence. He's not afraid to let it off the chain for 55 yards, or take underneath all day if that's all they're giving you. JJ did have 1 reckless game in week 3 against Bowling Green (where he was trying some wild stuff against a 30-pt underdog). He finished with 2TDs, and 3 Ints in a blowout win. If you take away that anomaly of a game tho... he had a total of 1 pick in the other 14 games combined last year. That's insane.

@glennpelton4887

Ай бұрын

Great, Great, Great analysis. So true. Refreshing to read something that makes sense. With J.J.'s high IQ he may well start sooner than later.

@petert834

Ай бұрын

Like any young QB he has a lot of things to learn and it's not a given that he will master them enough to be a success. What I have seen from him looks pretty promising to be at least a competent NFL QB.

@chs_ambs8356

Ай бұрын

Phenomenal analysis. He got overlooked simply because he's a Michigan Man. Take away the two pick 6s in 2023 against TCU (Even then, he still nearly singlehandedly put the game on his shoulders and brought the Wolverines back to win) and who knows?? 27-1 as a starter at Michigan. How do you overlook that? Great get for the Vikings.

@andrejamison2723

Ай бұрын

Also don't forget that he practiced against NFL type defense. That's why CJ had a great rookie year

@jamierask8527

Ай бұрын

McHandoff did what he did because of Harbaughs running game. We bring in a 30 year old RB and now we are the Michigan Wolverines...lmao We Don have good guards and withouguards and tackles at least on one side you aren't running the ball ANYTHING like Michigan...lmao That being said I'm in standby mode. Till I see McHandoff actually handle the NFL and pass 35 times a game instead of 6 to 10 times I'm not getting excited about anything offensive rn. I am excited about Turner because I do believe he's a day one starter and impact player.

The most excited I've been as a Viking fan since 2016-2017 season. McCarthy has won on every level. He's got the "IT" factor.

@charleskavoukjian3441

Ай бұрын

Facts, he has IT!! Kirk never ever will

@djsquirtnasty9534

Ай бұрын

Every level? He hasn't even won a preseason game in the NFL. He will sit behind Darnold for 2 years or until he gets injured.

@jasoneves140

Ай бұрын

And we've got like 100 Milly in cap space next year! We can sign literally every free agent!! SKOL!

@TabooLove

Ай бұрын

@@jasoneves140 yeah, right. Nobody wants to live that far north if they don’t have to lol.

@jasoneves140

Ай бұрын

@@TabooLove you are clearly one of the most ignorant inept CLOWNS! When it comes to football.

Michigan fan here. The best thing about JJ is his ability to make something happen after the play has broken down. He's got great speed and is hard to sack, but can also make very accurate throws, even off balance, while on the run.

@heinzbucksandcastle2053

Ай бұрын

Yall have some conflicts with the Lions competing with your boy JJ.

@funnyperson4016

Ай бұрын

That’s because he doesn’t make quick enough decisions for the NFL. Think Kirk Cousins in 2018 but accuracy in congested pocket and at NFL speed he is untested in the NFL . He has a long ways to go to be good but he does have the arm to make the throws and the footwork which Cousins didn’t, they both have great play action game and can deliver in 3rd and long… McCarthy has better legs too and ability to extend and make plays after his reads are covered if he has time and room to run.. Kirk got way better at a lot of things so McCarthy can as well it just takes time. The OL is worse than Kirk made it look because Kirk got so much better at getting the ball off quickly and resetting the pocket with his legs. And if we don’t bring back Risner it’s even worse. I know people think oh we got ONeil and Darrisaw, but your OL is only as strong as your weakest link and the iOL is not good. Not the environment for a rookie to flourish yet. Give him a year and then Vikings can spend their $100m in cap space on a new Center and Guard and draft another elite player and possibly even make a big trade.

@MoneyIsSilver

Ай бұрын

@@funnyperson4016 JJ doesn't make quick decisions? I would strongly disagree. I've watched film of him after every game the last two years. In terms of reading defenses, you got one of the best QB in the draft.

@funnyperson4016

Ай бұрын

@@MoneyIsSilver NFL is a different beast. Secondary college skills are critical nfl skills. If the play has broken down you’re already late. If you are relying on making plays after the play has broken down you probably can’t do so the same way in the NFL. he has quick feet so the ball gets out but there’s a big difference between college quick and nfl quick. Coverage is tighter, pockets are tighter, pressure is there. Can’t necessarily outrun 4.6 edge rushers to make plays outside the pocket, that can be a weakness not a strength. Zack Wilson got flushed out of pockets a lot in college and it didn’t hurt him in college but was an inhibitor in the pros…. Zack Wilson was a great college QB too. But he didn’t stay in the pocket. In the NFL you have to climb the pocket and trust that your WR will be there. McCarthy has the edge over Maye in this regard. I think the potential is there with McCarthy but I think he just needs time. Drake Maye needs time too arguably more time... I could very well be nitpicking I just think most college QBs are better served getting some time as a reserve until they learn the playbook and if the veteran who is starting is winning you stay with him and let the rookie build upon his comfort until he can be more instinctive.

@kflow1379

29 күн бұрын

That is something Kirk Cousins was not capable of.

Don't forget about Kickers Picking up Will Reichard kicker from Alabama who had an outstanding record-breaking season

@timtorkelson7201

Ай бұрын

Great get!!!

@ericstrattendgtmy

Ай бұрын

best kicker in the draft with no Zimmer curse on him

As a Viking fan I just can't wait untill the season start

@Iwillhandleyouevenifyourun

Ай бұрын

Fr

@garrett5974

Ай бұрын

Most likely JJ won’t play this year. He could, but have my doubts. He’ll more likely start year 2.

@michaelvix7268

Ай бұрын

Our Defense is going to OWN the NFL. SKOL

@SkolBuddy420

Ай бұрын

@@garrett5974 I hope he doesn’t. Sam Darnold is going to be the starter.

@NamelessViking01

Ай бұрын

​@garrett5974 nope but we will see him during the pre seasons he can adjust to the nfl and understand how fast it Is then sit the rest of the season

Any Viking fan who’s not thrilled with JJ, is absurd. He only needs to get the ball to JJ. He’ll spread it out enough to be backbreaking. I’m a Lions fan. I’m looking forward to the Lions and Vikings battle for the division the next years, while the Bears and Packers battle for third place. I’m happy for your team. Dallas Turner will probably become a top 5 elite before his fifth year option. Your entire class was excellent.

@Tdiddy-fc5hr

Ай бұрын

Loving Campbell. Viking fan for life. And he been routing for lions Lions for years. Before new coach, Sanders and Stafford, many years rooting for Lions. Love your Coach

@user-no3oj3jm6b

23 күн бұрын

I think packers have a shot at second

Thanks for showin' the love when the national media doesn't brother.

@Mubiki

Ай бұрын

How much love is normally shown to the fifth QB off the board? It's almost like nobody is impressed because it isn't really impressive.

@trapt29

27 күн бұрын

@@Mubikithey said that about Tom Brady

@Mubiki

27 күн бұрын

@@trapt29 They didn't say anything about Tom Brady. That's the point. You do realize that a vast majority of players fail, right? If the media said that EVERY player was bad, they would still be right like 90-95% of the time.

@trapt29

27 күн бұрын

@@Mubiki Poor build. Lacks great physical stature and strength. Lacks mobility and ability to avoid the rush. Lacks a really strong arm. Can’t drive the ball down the field. Does not throw a really tight spiral. System-type player who can get exposed if forced to ad lib. Gets knocked down easily.

@Mubiki

27 күн бұрын

@@trapt29 We are talking about the media, not scouts. And why are you even bringing up Tom Brady? This is about why nobody is hyped about the 5th QB off the board. Are they supposed to hype EVERY player in the draft, because every player has a long shot to be good? Quit being dumb.

Wolves are playing great basketball and I'm super optimistic about the Vikings. Life is good

@skinfluithero4885

Ай бұрын

Was just thinking that. Ant is a god, hopefully JJ can be one too

@skyvan0433

Ай бұрын

Twins have also won 8 straight games

@BrawlEdits3K

Ай бұрын

Twins won 8 in a row, looking forward to Vikings, T-wolves are playing like there is no tomorrow! Life is good!

@bob4302

Ай бұрын

Never say that you know sports in Minnesota

@nateclark2731

Ай бұрын

@@bob4302 I lived in Minneapolis for 9 years. I root for the Wolves and Vikings, but I'm from NY and live in Florida now. When did I say "I know sports in Minnesota"? Let me guess, you know it all?

Lion’s fan here. I am so po'ed at Washington and the Patriots. Because of their ignorance, the 2 best QB's in the draft end up in our Div. New England is the worst. Certain people with them KNEW what JJ would become and loved him, but the main reason they went with Drake May is that they knew the fans would scream out loud that they only drafted him because he went to Michigan like Tom Brady did. No way in this world is Drake May better than JJ. JJ is a winner. My fav plays are the short passes on critical downs, like the 4th and 2 against Alabama. You can literally see JJ in a moment of meditation as he drops back. It's as if he is concentrating on every moment, and the passes are absolutely perfect. Same on the little pass to Corum that tied the game, just an easy pass, but you can feel his controls of the situation and how he forces himself to make the perfect throw at these critical times. Let all these other QB's hand it off on almost every 1st and 2nd down and then be asked to hit a critical 3rd down time after time. Harbaugh would not have run that offense any differently, no matter what qb he would have had. All JKJ cared about was winning, and that's all he has ever done, and he has been a champion everywhere he has played. So I blame the Pats for doing this to our Div. I hope Drake May does well for them, but no way is he the caliber of JJ. They were scared of the "They drafted him because he went to Mich like Brady" narrative.

Yeah, I'm a big fan of JJ McCarthy.I think he will fit in our vikings offense perfectly

@jamierask8527

Ай бұрын

Why do people think a guy that passes the ball 8 to 10 times a game and hands the ball offbthe rest of the time fits right into the Vikings offense...🤔🤔 KOC passes the ball 90% of the time so how is that like Michigan's run team???? Wait folks before going all in gang busters please... You won't bebin for a huge letdown then...😀

@SkolProductions

21 күн бұрын

@@jamierask8527he threw the ball 22 times a game bud

as a Michigan/det lions fan the Vikings have now become my 2nd favorite team. you guys got a real one with JJ

The biggest things I noticed about JJ is his foot work speed and his decision to throw or sense the pocket is under pressure, and he is moving but not scared! He definitely has a confidence in him to be a play maker.

@SexiSeahawk69

Ай бұрын

This is very important and should not be overlooked. Utmost importance BIG BIG LEAGUE

Vikings and Timberwolves got me feeling good rn

@atfinch

29 күн бұрын

Twins just won 10 in a row.

@DaunteSRT

29 күн бұрын

@@atfinch 🔥

Watching JJ play every single game since he joined Michigan, he almost feels like a son. And like any father? I'm damn proud of that boy! Minnesota fans are going to love JJ McCarthy!

Looking forward to this season...key pick ups in the right spots...SKOL❤..Turner is a beautiful pick up🎉🎉🎉

@ 1:57, i agree 100%, I am so glad they let Cousins go. To pay him what Atlanta paid him at the age of 36 is just insane..

“JJ throws downfield to JJ for another Vikings touchdown!” Ah yes I can hear it now😎

7-10 completely injured team with a slow start to the season,.. I'd say their setup well if they can get Darnold going (McCarthy get used to the Pros), but the rest of the North got a lot better as well could be tough sledding if they don't take care of their division. I'm worried if they can't get the offense going out of the gate, but I think the defense continues to improve Brian Flores is awesome took a defense that was almost dead last (31st in 2022) to 16th last year (1st year with the Vikes)... there is a lot to like on the defensive side but the offense has to click and score points.

I think the vikings floor with darnold doesn't really look that bad. I am excited to see what Mccarthy brings but I am also happy we actually have a deep qb room

@debsmith7861

Ай бұрын

2 deep. Mullens is still a mess.

@jwill9877

Ай бұрын

​@@debsmith7861i thought mullens was gone. They have hall as qb3

@Saltyahole

Ай бұрын

@@debsmith7861if you’re down to qb3, your season is over…

@deadturtle007

Ай бұрын

@jwill9877 nope Mullens hasn't been cut yet, I would think hall is better to develope than keep Mullens as an emergency 3rd but maybe ptsd from last season will impact that decison

JJ is perfect for the Vikings.

I really like JJ McCarthy. I worry people expect him to be Tom Brady in his first 5 games. Dude is barely 21. Hes never had to do the things they are going to ask him to do in the NFL. He is going to need some time to get comfortable. I wouldnt even care if he sat for a season. The Vikings have a top 3 WR in the league in JJ. They have Jordan Addison who is good in a very specific role but the Vikings need another reliable, big body WR that can spend the year developing chemistry with McCarthy. I think the Aaron Jones signing was dumb. Hes 30 and coming off the worst season of his career. Running backs dont get better after they hit 30. The Vikings are going to end up with the same issues running the ball as they had last year. In fact, the Vikings lost a veteran QB and a veteran pass rusher that were better than what either draft pick will be, THIS YEAR. So prepare yourself for another rough season, but it will be because young players are getting experience... I think the guy most ready to make an impact this year is Khyree Jackson. Keep your eye on that kid. Love him.

He also threw 1 mph slower than Milton at the combine slept on in the throw power category

@timtorkelson7201

Ай бұрын

With Milton as a comparison that's saying something!!! Milton has a howitzer!

Thanks for the Minnesota love ❤

The reason Macarthy received so much criticism is because he didn’t whip the ball down field at Michigan so much so people assumed that he didn’t have much of an arm however his accuracy makes up for that because at Michigan he was limited to shorter passes.

As a Michigan fan (and Lions fan) who watched almost every game JJ started Im looking forward to see him on the Vikes...his passing numbers weren't crazy like a lot of other college QBs because Mich was a run heavy/more pro style offense team (and without many great pass catching options like someone like Penix had) but he made plays when he had to both with his legs and arm...hes sneaky fast and has a stronger arm than youd think for someone his size...I feel like he may struggle a bit a first but once he gets adjusted to the NFL he can be really good (hopefully not against the Lions though haha).

Pretty kickass draft!! Both draft & UDFA'S...Pumped!

This division is about to be wild!

JJ McCarthy reminds me of Fran Tarkenton, who else agrees?

The Vikings just built a hell of a team double JJ is coming

What a time to be a Minnesotan

Hopefully they have a good season

We improved i believe on at least 5 positions on both sides of the ball and a good kicker as well.

They definitely add some pass rushing linebackers (NOT defensive line), a QB, and some perimeter defenders (two interesting corners). The question STILL remains: Do the Vikings have any elite talent on either of the interior lines of scrimmage (offensive OR defensive)? I'm NOT talking about edge rushers and offensive tackles. I'm talking about defensive tackles (5tech and NT), OGs (Ingram is missing assignments and Brandel isn't a guard ar all) and a center with natural functional strength and anchor (Bradbury NEVER had these attributes, and now he has a reoccurring back condition). Tonga was never good enough to get time at NT (as per Flores' comments), and now they dont even have him. The only 5tech the Vikings have with physical talent/potential is Jerry Tillery, and he hasn't been able to stick on any team since he was drafted. I hope they can play well with the lack of serious talent on the interior line, but this IS an issue, unless we all forgot the 13 or 14 STRAIGHT RUNNING PLAYS for Eagles ran on this team. The blitzing in that game was cute, and then the Eagles decided to man up and RUN the ball down their throats. I dont see new additions that are BUILT to stand against that. If the pass rush is going to be as good as people think, then physical teams are going to run the ball and test the Vikings' toughness in the trenches. The same goes for the high flying offense. Teams (Eagles, Lions, 49ers, Cowboys, Bucs, etc.) are going to want the Vikings to prove their toughness (running and stopping the run). The jury is still out on whether they can do that stuff consistently, so let's pump the brakes a little bit.

.26 year old Sam Darnold is also going to amaze..😮

Been a fan since 1996 and my dad since the 70s , I really want the Vikings to win a SuperBowl before my dad's time is done on this earth

As a vikes fan the only thing I will disagree with you on is the o line. The tackles are great but the interior is in need of help. If Ingram can improve then there is no worry there but Bradbury is average at his absolute best. Running brandel as a tackle at right guard, who is also a career backup, not a good move. They need to really solidfy this o line to give jj the time he will need.

@ericstrattendgtmy

Ай бұрын

That former Packer running back is going to be very disappointed to find himself behind an o-line that isn't allowed to hold with impunity like the Packers can.

@bladerunner1680

Ай бұрын

​@ericstrattendgtmy ain't that the truth! Corners too.

JJ must be legit. Even Dennis giving him props.

The perfect fit for JJ, might sit most of the first year but if KOC finds that necessary then so be it.

Their opponents knew they were gonna throw the ball last year but now with a top tier running back their passing game will be that much better.. Tough division now but Minnesota should make the playoffs at a minimum

If JJ can get some early workouts in with the wideouts especially Jefferson then they should be pretty dynamic on offense despite him being a rookie...Remember he was Coached by a NFL quality Coach in Harbaugh...It just makes sense😁 Yup and A. Jones will give him the PA option so just look at Purdy in SF kinda similar here...They keep these players around 2-3yrs this team prob be a SB contender imo

Let me explain something. We have a one of a kind offense but let me get to the defense. I don’t think people know this but we run a 3-4 scheme and meaning we have Dallas turnner and green on the edge with a very good player rotating with him from Miami PLUS Philips who had BIG year getting 6 sacks as a DT is insane. Are Dline is ELITE as they come. Now the linebackers. Oh boy we have a very explosive middle linebacker and the guy is a superstar and what did they do ?? They went out and got a very good linebacker to put next to him in cash AND we also have a guy behind them that is damn good. Easily a stater in the NFL and he’s our back up linebacker lol. Then the secondary, WE have Smith and cam. Smith is basically the best safety in the NFL and cam keeps improving every year. Then we have a very good cornerback in Murray and we went out and got griffin who’s a sold player and don’t forget we have blackmen and the guy we just drafted who is 6’3 and should of been at least a late second round pick. This defense has one whole until I see the second and third cornerbacks step up but that’s literally the only whole on defense. Do you no how rare that is. That means WE have 9 guys that are the real deal !!! That’s just crazy. I think those corners will be alot better due to the upgraded defense. I believe they will have the best defense in the NFL this year and it won’t even be close. Every 10 to 20 years a special defense comes around and I believe it’s this Vikings defense!!! Now the other giant move they did was go get a kicker. Okay they did and they got the best KICKER in college history. That’s pretty crazy. Now we have to see all these guys but man, it’s sure looking like we have a dream team !!! Now our offense has two whole. RG and LG. If they can fix those two things some how, that would be big time. Next year I expect them to draft the best RB witch will be a big upgrade. I believe JJ is the best QB and now she’s on this loaded dream team. Wow

If you're excited about JJMc, you should hope you only see him in pre-season. For the plan to work to perfection, Sam Darnold needs to play well enough that JJ can sit and learn this year.

Added a QB who will benefit our team. Dallas turner is a bonus along with are new assets on Def. Mainly the Run Game 🤪

It's a exciting time to be a Viking this team is going to be very good if the running game is up to the job I can see a championship

Lifelong fan I'm really excited for this season SKOL TO THE BOWL ❤

I'd have to agree on everything!

Been a fan since TV started to show NFL in England (think it was the years that Raiders v Redskins was the Superbowl). Anyhow, I don't think I've been as interested in the draft or free agency as this year! To say that this team took a huge step forward would be a massive understatement. Skol from Leeds, England!

I love the JJ pick but I honestly hope he doesn't play until midway through the season. BECAUSE Sam Darnold is playing so well that we are able to trade him to a team like the Raiders for a day two pick

Really hope he turns out to be a star qb

All J's JJetas, JA, TJ, and now JJ. It just hit me, AJ too 😅

@trentepps6473

20 күн бұрын

CJ……Ham

NFC North should be super competitive this year. Looks like the bookies have it as Detroit, Green Bay, Chicago and Minnesota.

Skol baby 🔥🔥

They have a ton of cap room starting next year. If they can get the rookie's feet under him they could be good in 2025. Whole north is tough.

The black and blue division will certainly be a interesting division,...

How are people still using JJ's pre-Combine stats?🤦‍♂ He's already added 10 lbs since winning the Natty, he'll be even bigger by the time NFL preseason starts.

Vikings are legit, not sure why know one seems to get this, that D is gonna be dynamic, great signings……….

I just pray that KOC doesn't try to make him a pocket Passer!! Let him play!!! SKÖL!!!

Love your videos, too many pundits are missing the big picture here. Vikes got better.

Things are getting better (not that they could have got much worse) but we still need a whole lot of work. You can have the best QB in the league but it won't mean shit if you can't give him time and our offensive line needs some serious help. We also need a good RB. I don't see a great season this year but perhaps next year will be much better.

Kirk Cousins leaving is the best thing to happen to the Vikings in the past 5 years.

They also got Reichard from Alabama. A kicker who's never had a field goal blocked, is Alabama's #1 scorer of all time, and has proven to be able to drill kicks in extreme pressure situations. In 5 years we may be talking about this draft as one of the best for an NFL team all time... Or it'll be a complete bust.

problem is we have no drafts picks next year

Our division is pretty tough now , I think every team is stronger than 3 or 4 years. Ago

JJ needs time! The stuff you mention he does well in college…. The pro game has way more congestion in the pocket, tighter windows, faster pace, demands more anticipation, and more accurate passes. Bo Nix and Penix did better at that stuff and therefore are more pro ready. Then McCarthy. Then Drake Maye. Drake is going to wash out with New England like Zack Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields, Mac Jones. He has to learn the playbook and learn to play instinctively. McCarthy at least can do play action and has good footwork and climb the pocket more so than Maye who flushes out way too often like Zack Wilson did. But I hope Vikings don’t start him year one. Patriots are so bad and their fans aren’t used to sucking so bad. They’ll be calling for Maye and Maye will be cut too early and eventually become a great player if he works at it sort of like Rich Gannon taking 9 years to be good but hopefully sooner than 9. Vikings can win with Darnold. Darnold has earned a chance to start after doing what many QBs who have the size and arm and can produce in college. But college doesn’t even require attributes that in the NFL are critical and scouts just assume they can develop right away, but history tells a different story…. Darnold and Baker Mayfield is what will happen to Drake Maye and possibly McCarthy if he is started too early.

If Minnesota is known for one thing, it's Choking. It's tough getting your hopes up in this state.

JJ has the same numbers in my formula like Rodgers 8/2. Khyree Jackson corner we got in the 4th rd is a double 11 and could be special!

JJ to JJ soon to be known as JJ squared

Don't sleep on the Bears. They have significantly improved their roster. Defense might be suspect for the Bears though.

We have two head coaches..our defense will be top 12 ? This year Oh yeah skol.😮

1)... Don't let Sam Donald fool you. He is a number one of one as well. If the switch flips.... 2) the receiving core is silly. The number 3 for the vikes could be a one for other teams 3) the Vikings TE is an all pro 4) whereas I like JJ... We should have got penix

I sure hope they let him sit for a year.. I don't see it happening, but I think that would br best. Lets let Sam Darnold play this year.

@codyporter2233

Ай бұрын

They have said publicly at the very least the refuse to throw him into the fire before he is ready so it's likely darnold will at least start the beginning of the season

@joojoosasa

Ай бұрын

Agreed. Although, I am really excited to see him out there. Must. Be. Patient.

@joojoosasa

Ай бұрын

@@codyporter2233 As long as O'Connell and JJ are confident that he's ready, bring it on.

@djsquirtnasty9534

Ай бұрын

People are sleeping on Darnold. He was the #3 pick in his draft class and was thrown to the wolves with the jets and never had time to develop. The panthers weren't a great fit either. He played really well as Purdys backup which was no surprise because they were a superbowl contending team. He is at his peak/prime mentally comming into this Vikings offense. If he plays as well as I suspect he will, we may only see JJ if Sam gets injured this year. He's got more tools than Cousins and does the same stuff better when he has a decent O Line and people to throw to. Darnold is gonna light it up this year mark my words.

@joojoosasa

Ай бұрын

@Btwixed Well, I think O'Connell & JJ are more qualified to judge whether or not he's ready to stay than either of us, which is why I said "as long as O'Connell and JJ are confident that he's ready". 👍

Hopefully going into this season I won’t have to listen to my dad yell at the tv anymore

Seems like Overnite--- The NFC North- looks like it has 4 really good teams--- Not a fan of any, but i like Vikings Coach and hope they have a great season,, the Bears seem pretty cocky right now...

We need some corners

The rule committee keeps changing the game now it's going to be a challenge to tackle without a penalty. The fun of football is being taken away unless the fans have a voice. The Vikings did get better but how will this game look like if they keep changing the rules?

Jackson is raw, but that’s means for the most part Brian Flores can make him what Brian Flores wants him to be

I hope they sit McCarthy for at least half of his rookie season, no matter how much better he looks than Darnold, who may surprise people this fall. There's just no way McCarthy will be able to fully digest all the stuff he needs to know about the complexities of playing QB in this league.

He hasn’t played one second in the NFL and already a ton of pressure to be the Vikings champion.

THe season can't start sooner. WHY IS FOOTBALL SEASON SOOOO FAR AWAY!!! I want to see this newer team in action!!!

The NFC north is going to become the most competitive team in the league All 4 of the teams are going to be playoff-bowl worthy teams.

Also!

Jefferson, Addison, hockenson(if healthy) Aaron Jones. McCarthy is coming into one of the best situations a rookie QB has had. And we got rid of kirks contract! Great off-season.

Ugh man I love JJ being from Michigan, but it was a running team. He was a game manager, he got a lot more money being the Michigan QB under Harbaugh. At the same time Im a Lions fan so I'm thrilled the Vikings drafted him that early. What we know is he had the weakest arm in the draft from the top 5 qb's available. He's Trent Dilfer, so you have to hope you have that Ravens defense to make any noise in the NFL. Wish him the best.

@APylar1

Ай бұрын

Forget what game it was late in the season, but in the second half Michigan ran like 33 straight run plays in a row.

@t0ny1189

Ай бұрын

I mean for one hes way more athletic than Dilfer was lol...he did make some big time throws when he had to...he was a "game manager" because of the offense they ran not because of JJs lack of ability...

It's probably because of good Ole Rick, but Minnesota has a long list of great 4th round talent, most recent Diggs and Hunter.

@sunghosohn710

Ай бұрын

Diggs was a 5

If JJ McCarthy pumps up his arm strength, I believe that he could be better than John Elway. He's got all of the traits to be phenomenal.

@brettsavelkoul8377

Ай бұрын

He has a cannon. Threw the second hardest at the combine.

@nathanlawson313

Ай бұрын

Hardest ever throw at combine was 62mph. JJ's was 61mph. That's plenty.

@yolo25000

Ай бұрын

​@@brettsavelkoul8377Throwing "hard" is not functional football arm strength, that's baseball. Football "cannons" mean you have to be able to thread needles, AND loft deep passes with a lot of air under them for receivers to run under....like Penix does with ease.

I know him he went to my school Nazareth Academy

What else were we going to do? This was only option todds!

When you consider the Vikings didn't want McCarthy, I would consider this draft a failure. They tried to trade up multiple times for May and even tried to go get Herbert. They gave away a whole draft for 2 players and I don't believe these players are a lock.

@Joshgolfs12

Ай бұрын

Lots of purple Kool-aid drinkers around here

Born and raised minnesota die hard vikings fan. But I'm also very realistic. Every year when I hear fans go "it's our year" "superbowl baby" it hurts my ears cause I know we havnt been a superbowl team since 09. Even last year, all I wanted was for us to just make the playoffs. We weren't healthy so it didn't happen. All that being said, as of right now, ON PAPER!!.....vikings are looking like a real superbowl contender. And not just this next season. Like franchise contending team. We just need to stay healthy. And I'm excited to see what happens.

@johnreardon209

Ай бұрын

Thats hilarious, "im realistic about the vikings" and "this team has super bowl potential" in the same sentence is gold lol. You won 7 games last year and sam darnold is your starting quarterback, you guys are not even sniffing the super bowl.

@colinhoeg4728

Ай бұрын

@johnreardon209 notice I said on paper. You can take my dick out your mouth now lol.

@b-bopeddie1290

Ай бұрын

Not a Superbowl contender cousins would be a better regular season QB for us he's ha a lot of time with our offense JJ NOT SO MUCH

@colinhoeg4728

Ай бұрын

@@johnreardon209 your illiteracy is showing

@colinhoeg4728

Ай бұрын

@b-bopeddie1290 short term you might be right. But vikings need to quit trying to ride off veteran qbs at the end of their career. You can't build on that. You need a rookie to really effectively build your team around over a period of time. I love cousins. Phenomenal qb. If we couldve built a line to protect him he wouldve been one of the best in the league. But cause his mobility is ass and our O line has been ass he was constantly put in bad situations. Not his fault at all tho. Hes just at the end of his run. But he's been a bandaid for the franchise. We need a franchise qb.

I laugh at everybody saying Justin Jefferson being the "Best" wide receiver of all time. Amon-Ra St. Brown out classes him every time. As do a Lot of other receivers in the league.

We have the best NFL Draft picks for the Minnesota Vikings.

What’s even scarier, Vikings will have the most cap space in the NFL in 2025. Also, sounds like a good chance Boyd goes to the Vikings.

Aaron Jones is 29 which pretty much hitting the wall for any rb.

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Please. just wait until this season.

You realize he only starts if Darnold gets hurt right?

Vikings have improved personnel this year...except at the QB position which of course is critical. JJ McCarthy may be better than Cousins at some point, but very unlikely as a rookie and I do not think he will play that much. So unless Darnold suddenly surprises as a good NFL QB the Vikings will have trouble in this very tough division. I think they will finish around .500 at best. After this year though who knows? He might just be Cousins with more mobility and not as good of a deep ball (so more like Alex Smith), or he might be a star.

@b-bopeddie1290

Ай бұрын

He has a the same or better deep ball than cousins it will get stronger as well but getting used to the rhythm of our offense is the biggest obstacle

The vikings are building a dynasty. I love it after suffering for 61 years. Now why can't we build a front line to protect our Q.B. . All the pieces are in place but that. And please k.o. stop calling the offensive plays. SKOL LOYAL VIKINGS FANS!!