US EditionJ.J. McCarthy confident he can take over as Vikings QB
- J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, reintroduced himself to reporters on August 10, 2024, after recovering from a right knee meniscus tear that ended his rookie season.
- McCarthy missed his rookie campaign due to mid-August surgery on the torn meniscus, while the Vikings bolstered their roster by acquiring Sam Howell and spending $106 million on offensive line upgrades.
- Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell emphasized McCarthy's offseason work and classroom learning of the team's system, while McCarthy expressed confidence in his ability to start the 2025 season and simplify his play.
- McCarthy stated, "I know I'm ready to start," highlighting his regained weight of 215 pounds and the strong support from his coaching staff and teammates as he prepares for the upcoming 17-game season.
- The Vikings' offseason additions and McCarthy’s progression suggest the team aims to establish him as their starting quarterback, though his readiness to lead a full season remains under observation heading into training camp.
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The Vikings Belong To J.J. McCarthy Now, As Does My Cold Black Heart
Things are happening in Minnesota. While Rudy Gobert is still busy collecting his 96th rebound against a Lakers team that tried to advance in the NBA playoffs without a frontcourt, the Vikings have used this week as an occasion to unofficially cap off a rebuilding project that they started three years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNjTAESsqAg
J.J. McCarthy is ready for the job and the pressure of taking over as QB for the Minnesota Vikings
EAGAN, Minn. — While everyone else in the NFL’s record crop of first-round quarterbacks in the draft last year launched their careers on the field, J.J. McCarthy was forced to begin his with film study and in the training room for the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy would hardly consider that a wasted season, even though the torn meniscus in his right knee made him the first quarterback selected in the first round since the common draft era began in…
Former Michigan QB McCarthy ready for pressure of taking over as Vikings’ starter
EAGAN, Minn. — While everyone else in the NFL 's record crop of first-round quarterbacks in the draft last year launched their careers on the field, J.J. McCarthy was forced to begin his with film study and in the training room for the Minnesota Vikings.
JJ McCarthy Has Direct Answer To Starter Question For 2025
Meet J.J. McCarthy’s Fiancee (1:01) JJ McCarthy's college career ended with a national championship at Michigan, and the Minnesota Vikings traded up to select him with the 10th overall pick in last year's NFL Draft.It was a clear vote of confidence in the young quarterback, and the Vikings appeared ready to let him fight for the starting job in training camp.Unfortunately, McCarthy would be ruled out for the season with a torn meniscus after a p…
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