J.J. McCarthy, Vikings and Training Camp
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One recent example involves Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy. Entering his first year as the team's starter, actual reports suggest McCarthy is progressing well. However, a misleading post using an old training camp video falsely claimed he was struggling and had thrown his fifth interception of the day.
Training camp is a time for overreactions. Football fans have awakened from their July slumber, and when the gates open at TCO Performance Center, the
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If J.J. McCarthy is excited or nervous, good luck trying to figure it out. The 22-year-old is entering his first year as the Vikings' starting quarterback, but you wouldn't know it based on his measured approach on the field and at the microphone.
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SB Nation on MSNHow Much Will J.J. McCarthy Play in the Preseason?According to our good friend and fellow J.J. McCarthy enthusiast Thor Nystrom, the plan is for McCarthy to start the preseason opener in 12 days against the Houston Texans and then not play at all until the regular season starts, sitting out the games against the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans.
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Colin Cowherd has been a vocal critic of J.J. McCarthy, even before the 2024 NFL draftee set foot on the field. After losing his rookie season due to a torn meniscus, which opened the door for Sam Darnold to lead the team to a 14-win season, McCarthy is back and ready to emulate or improve Darnold's performance.
With hype building for J.J. McCarthy's first year as the starting QB in Minnesota, some believe that it won't look nearly as good as anticipated. Add FOX Sports