Immediately after the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings were said to have a real quarterback battle on their hands, between newly signed Sam Darnold and newly drafted JJ McCarthy.
The Minnesota Vikings signed fourth-round pick Khyree Jackson to his rookie contract, leaving only Dallas Turner and J.J. McCarthy unsigned.
One rookie first-round quarterback, Caleb Williams, already has been named the Week 1 starter for the 2024 NFL season, but what about the five drafted behind him in the first round?
Minnesota Vikings’ rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a cannon of an arm. This is nothing new. We saw his cannon at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine where McCarthy showed off a 61 mph fastball.
Coming off a down season, the Minnesota Vikings have been tabbed with just a 6.5-game win total from oddsmakers entering the 2024 season. While Sam Darnold and J.J.
Bears GM Ryan Poles praised assistant GM Ian Cunningham, who received a contract extension last month, for helping them rebuild the team in 2022 and getting them up to this point.
The Minnesota Vikings rebuilt their quarterback room this offseason after Kirk Cousins decided to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. This rebuilt room consisted of two new players, J.J.
The Minnesota Vikings finally have that new shiny toy again, and his name is J.J. McCarthy. McCarty was drafted 10th overall to the Vikings in the 2024 NFL draft.
Bears first-round WR Rome Odunze spoke about his relationship with first-round QB Caleb Williams from the draft process and was happy to learn they would be teammates in the NFL together.
Oct 14, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dallas Turner (15) reacts after holding Arkansas Razorbacks to a loss of yardage during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
There’s two major Minnesota Vikings story lines this offseason. A contract extension for wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The second is when will rookie quarterback J.J.
The Minnesota Vikings see QB Sam Darnold as an important piece in the development of rookie signal-caller J.J. McCarthy.
A month has passed since the Minnesota Vikings welcomed JJ McCarthy and Dallas Turner into the organization during the 1st round of the 2024 NFL draft.
The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Sam Darnold in free agency, but they also selected J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Obviously, they do not view Darnold as their quarterback of the future.
McCarthy was the fifth quarterback selected in last month’s draft. He didn’t put up huge passing numbers in college at Michigan, but he helped the team win plenty of games, including the national championship last season.
If J.J. McCarthy winds up as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback this fall, after being chosen in the first round of the NFL Draft, missing time with star wide receiver Justin Jefferson this spring isn’t going to be ideal.
The Minnesota Vikings made a move to bring in their quarterback of the future during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. J.J. McCarthy was drafted and the franchise could not be more excited about him being their future.
As the 2024 NFL season continues to draw closer, the Minnesota Vikings are becoming a very interesting team to keep an eye on. After losing Kirk Cousins in free agency, there are a ton of questions about the quarterback situation for Kevin O’Connell to begin the year.
The Minnesota Vikings selected Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy with the 10th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. And I believe he is a dark horse offensive rookie of
One imagines that the very first practice for a rookie quarterback in the NFL would be daunting. After all, the quarterback is arguably the most high-profile position in professional sports, and there is little room for error in the NFL — even for rookies.
The general consensus all along has been that Minnesota Vikings incoming rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start right from the jump in 2024. But are we placing unrealistic expectations on McCarthy?
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.
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.
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.
Did McCarthy get his wish?
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