Kevin O’Connell Reveals True Feelings on Coaching J.J. McCarthy During Vikings Training Camp

Kevin O’Connell reveals true feelings on coaching J.J. McCarthy during Vikings training camp

The Minnesota Vikings drafted quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Unfortunately, a torn meniscus injury during the preseason saw him miss out on his entire rookie year.

Vikings Sure Do Sound Nervous About JJ McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings knew they were running out of time. Kirk Cousins was aging and had proven unable to get them over the hump to a Super Bowl. So they decided to hit the reset button in the 2024 draft, selecting Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy as his heir apparent. It made sense. The guy just led the Wolverines to their first national championship in almost 30 years. He was renowned for his leadership and calm under pressure. If anybody had …

Kevin O'Connell Gives Evaluation Of J.J. McCarthy

(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)   J.J. McCarthy is set to take over as the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings after missing his entire rookie year with a knee injury. McCarthy used his recovery time wisely. He spent hours studying film and working directly with head coach Kevin O’Connell to refine his understanding of the offense. The work has paid off in noticeable ways during recent practice sessions, and O’Connell recently s…