J.J. McCarthy had a lot thrown at him early in Vikings minicamp but it’s all in preparation, according to head coach Kevin O’Connell. After Kirk Cousins departed in free agency this spring, the Vikings used the No.
Conventional wisdom says that the Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy to be their quarterback of the future, but that doesn’t mean he has to start right away.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was arguably the most polarizing player in this year’s NFL Draft class, but it didn’t stop the Vikings from taking him with the 10th overall pick.
The Minnesota Vikings drafted a wide array of prospects, varying from those who need time to sit and develop, and some who are ready for game action if the season starts tomorrow.
It's a positive comparison for a rookie QB who hasn't yet taken a snap in the NFL.
The Minnesota Vikings made no secret about wanting to take a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. Many thought they would try and make a big splash and move into the top three but the Bears, Commanders, and Patriots all seemed content staying put.
The Minnesota Vikings’ regular season is less than four months away, and the club is expected to win seven or eight games, per oddsmakers. A transformational year on deck, the club will hope rookie passer J.J.
The Minnesota Vikings found their future franchise quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, trading up to select J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick. Now, the competition between McCarthy and Sam Darnold, to be the Vikings starting quarterback in Week 1, is on.
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy had his first practice earlier this week, and he is already getting some fine mentorship from a former NFL signal-caller.
Seems accurate to me The Minnesota Vikings have started their rookie minicamp for this year, giving them their first opportunity to see their 2024 NFL Draft picks and undrafted free agents, as well as a few other, more experienced players.
arterThe Minnesota Vikings are going to have a new look on offense this year, and that was assured the moment the team decided that it didn’t want to bring Kirk Cousins back as the QB1.
JJ McCarthy participated in his first practice with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, for the opening of mini-camp. That means, media and fans got to see him wearing his helmet and red quarterback practice jersey for the first time.
The Chicago Bears selected QB Caleb Williams first overall, but does that mean Williams is entering the best situation among this year's crop of rookie signal-callers?
J.J. McCarthy is far from the most talented QB of his draft class, but he may benefit from the best situation on his new team.
Does rookie Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback J.J. McCarthy actually have a chance at beating out Sam Darnold the former third overall pick from the 2018 draft?
The Minnesota Vikings came into the NFL offseason needing to make some major decisions at the quarterback position. Kirk Cousins ended up leaving in free agency to join the Atlanta Falcons, which left the Vikings look for a new starting quarterback.
Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips believes Minnesota still lacks one key component.
The Minnesota Vikings will head into training camp Kirk Cousins-less for the first time since the 2017 season. Quarterbacks Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy are expected to compete for the starting job, with Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall also in the mix.
The Minnesota Vikings did all they could to draft JJ McCarthy as they were sure of him being their next franchise quarterback. A player who can develop and eventually win the Super Bowl.
Did McCarthy get his wish?
Whether or not J.J. McCarthy is the Vikings' starting quarterback to open his rookie season is up to him, in a sense. The franchise isn't going to rush him, knowing they can err on the side of caution by starting the year with new $10 million bridge option Sam Darnold as QB1.
Now that we know who the Minnesota Vikings new quarterback of the future is, head coach Kevin O’Connell is facing a new question. Who will start in week one of the 2024 NFL season?
The Commanders likely knew for weeks leading up to the NFL Draft that they wanted Jayden Daniels, but they reportedly considered one other quarterback.
J.J. McCarthy is heading to the NFL and there’s no better way to celebrate the greatest quarterback in Michigan history than with these fully embossed, fully licensed J.J.
Gretzky will probably understand why McCarthy had to delay their post-draft chat.
The first trade of Thursday’s opening round has taken place. The Jets have sent the 10th overall pick to the Vikings, also dealing No. 203. In exchange, New York will receive Nos. 129 and 157 from Minnesota in addition to the 11th choice.
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